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Posted 09 July, 2026

DGM- HR

Saaki Argus & Averil Consulting
Chennai, TN, IN Full Time
Reference: 985108506a129956

Job Description

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Job Title: Deputy General Manager Human Resources (DGM HR)

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Experience: 27+ years

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Education: Full Time Master's Degree in HR

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Location: Chennai

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Reporting To: CHRO

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Preferred Industry: Oil & Gas / Power/ Infrastructure / Manufacturing / Construction / Pharmaceutical

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Job Purpose: \n

To lead and manage the HR function across multiple locations with a focus on workforce planning, employee relations, compliance, and operational excellence, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and fostering a high-performance culture.

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Key Responsibilities: \n

1. Strategic HR Leadership

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  • Drive HR strategies and initiatives aligned with overall business objectives.
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  • Develop HR frameworks to manage a large, dispersed workforce effectively.
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  • Act as a key advisor to C-suite and senior leaders across all locations, aligning HR strategy with business objectives.
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  • Partner with business unit leaders to develop and implement workforce strategies that support business growth and operational efficiency.
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  • Lead the development and execution of global talent strategies including succession planning, leadership development, performance management, and career pathing.
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2. Employee Relations & Engagement

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  • Manage employee relations including grievance redressal, discipline, and engagement activities.
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  • Build and sustain a positive work culture through continuous communication and recognition.
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  • Lead initiatives to improve retention and employee satisfaction at all levels.
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5. Learning & Development

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  • Identify training needs for different workforce segments and implement development programs.
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  • Promote leadership development for site-level and junior HR managers.
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3. Compliance and Risk Management

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  • Ensure 100% compliance with labor laws, statutory requirements, and internal HR policies.
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4. HR Operations & Systems

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  • Oversee payroll, attendance, HRMS, and personnel records across locations.
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  • Drive automation and digitization of HR processes for scalability and transparency.
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  • Monitor HR KPIs and generate reports for management decision-making.
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Qualifications & Experience: \n
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  • MBA/PGDM in HR or equivalent from a reputed institution.
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  • 27+ years of HR experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role managing multi-location operations.
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  • Strong experience in handling large workforces
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