Director of Human Resources

5 Months ago • 10 Years +
Human Resource

Job Description

The Director of Human Resources will be responsible for building the entire HR framework, including policies, practices, and processes, tailored to a fast-growing IT company. This includes talent acquisition across technology, business operations, and leadership roles in India and potentially internationally. The role also involves implementing performance management systems, developing employee engagement initiatives, ensuring legal compliance, and building a strong company culture. Experience building HR functions from scratch in IT companies is crucial. The candidate will partner with leadership on strategic hiring and organizational development.
Good To Have:
  • Experience with US/Canada labor laws
  • HRMS system implementation experience
Must Have:
  • Build complete HR framework
  • Lead hiring across all roles
  • Implement performance management
  • Ensure legal compliance
  • Build strong company culture
  • 10+ years progressive HR leadership
Perks:
  • Be part of leadership team
  • Shape culture and practices
  • Work with ambitious team
  • Competitive compensation
  • Growth opportunities

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Director of Human Resources

Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat (Onsite)
Company: Ajmera Infotech
Reports To: CEO



About Ajmera Infotech:

At Ajmera Infotech, we specialize in delivering high-quality IT services, software solutions, and innovative products across industries. As we embark on a significant growth journey, we are looking for a visionary Director of HR to build our HR organization from the ground up — driving talent acquisition, culture, processes, and strategic workforce planning.

This is a foundational leadership role critical to setting up a world-class, scalable organization.

Key Responsibilities:

HR Strategy and Organizational Setup:

  • Build the full HR framework (policies, practices, and processes) tailored to the needs of a fast-growing IT company.

  • Partner with leadership to define the company's structure, HR roadmap, and people-first culture.

  • Establish HR operations, including onboarding, performance management, compensation planning, benefits administration, and compliance.

Talent Acquisition and Employer Branding:

  • Lead hiring across technology, business operations, and leadership roles for India and potential international operations (US).

  • Develop campus recruitment programs, lateral hiring pipelines, and leadership talent mapping.

  • Build Ajmera Infotech’s employer brand as a destination for top IT talent.

Performance Management and Development:

  • Implement structured OKRs, KRAs, and continuous feedback mechanisms.

  • Design learning and development programs to support employee growth in technical and managerial capabilities.

Employee Engagement and Culture Building:

  • Shape a strong, transparent, inclusive, and high-performance culture.

  • Design and drive initiatives around employee satisfaction, rewards and recognition, and leadership development.

Compensation, Compliance, and Risk:

  • Develop competitive compensation structures aligned with the market and future expansion plans.

  • Ensure full compliance with labor laws, international hiring norms (where applicable), and HR policies.

  • Manage HR audits, grievance redressal, and risk mitigation initiatives.



Requirements

  • Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Management, or related fields.

  • 10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, preferably in IT Services/Product organizations.

  • Strong experience in building HR functions from scratch or scaling startups/mid-size IT companies.

  • Familiarity with Indian labor laws; exposure to US/Canada labor practices is a plus.

  • Proven ability to partner with leadership on organization building and strategic hiring.

  • Experience implementing HRMS systems is an advantage.

  • Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.


Preferred Skills and Attributes:

  • Entrepreneurial spirit with a hands-on approach.

  • Ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels.

  • Passion for building a values-driven, employee-centric organization.

  • Strong networking skills across the tech/IT community.



Benefits

Why Join Ajmera Infotech:

  • Be a part of the leadership team building the organization’s future.

  • Opportunity to shape culture, practices, and impact from the ground up.

  • Work with an ambitious, entrepreneurial leadership team.

  • Competitive compensation, growth opportunities, and a dynamic environment.


Ajmera Infotech is committed to building a workplace that fosters innovation, inclusivity, and excellence. We would love to meet you if you are passionate about building high-performing organizations and scaling people operations.



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