HR Director · Chennai
NielsenIQ · NielsenIQ
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Designation Offered
HR Director
Job Role
HR Manager
Department
People, HR & Talent
Job Type
Fulltime
Salary
25.00Lacs
Experience
10–12 years
Job Location
Chennai
Education
Bachelors/Undergraduate Degree
Posted by
NielsenIQ
Posted On
15 May 2026
Valid until
14 Jul 2026
Skillset required
Job Description for HR Director
A role-focused description with responsibilities, expectations, and qualifications for this opening.
HR Director is a delivery-focused opportunity based in Chennai, India.
This leadership position is responsible for all aspects of Human Resource functions for all client groups based out of Chennai. Key Responsibilities: Lead the HR team for the Chennai region.
Key Responsibilities
- This leadership position is responsible for all aspects of Human Resource functions for all client groups based out of Chennai
- Key Responsibilities: Lead the HR team for the Chennai region
- Define the HR strategy in line with the broader regional HR strategy
- Partner with leaders to align HR Director priorities with business goals, team health, and talent needs.
- Advise managers on performance, engagement, organization design, and employee relations topics.
- Support workforce planning, hiring alignment, and talent-review processes with strong operational follow-through.
- Use people data and qualitative signals to identify themes, risks, and areas for improvement.
- Drive consistent application of policies, processes, and people programs across the organization.
- Coach stakeholders through change, conflict resolution, and communication-sensitive moments.
- Collaborate with recruiting, L&D, compensation, and leadership teams on cross-functional people initiatives.
- Improve employee experience by identifying friction points and strengthening manager enablement.
- Maintain careful documentation and sound judgment in confidential or high-sensitivity cases.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in human resources, business, psychology, or a related field.
- Strong understanding of employee relations, stakeholder management, and organizational effectiveness.
- Strong communication, discretion, and judgment when handling sensitive people matters.
- Ability to balance operational rigor with employee empathy and business alignment.
- Comfort partnering with leaders and cross-functional teams on talent priorities.
- Strong problem-solving skills with an eye for process improvement and policy consistency.
Applications should be submitted through the listed apply link.
About this opening
NielsenIQ is hiring a HR Manager in the People, HR & Talent team based in Chennai.
This role is fulltime, flexible, 10–12 years experience, ₹18 lakh–₹25 lakh per year—matched against UnoJobs' verified employer data.
Skills evaluated for this opening include People Management, Strategy, HR Policies, Employee Relations. Apply directly through UnoJobs to keep your application visible to NielsenIQ without bouncing across multiple sites.
- Role
- HR Manager
- Department
- People, HR & Talent
- Location
- Chennai
- Work mode
- Flexible
- Experience
- 10–12 years
- Compensation
- ₹18 lakh–₹25 lakh per year
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