Human Resources Manager

Job Title: HR Manager

Location: Dayananda Sagar University, Bangalore

Experience: Min 15+ years (exclusively in the education sector only)

Job Summary:

Dayananda Sagar University (DSU), a premier institution in higher education, is seeking a dynamic and seasoned HR Manager with a strong background in educational institutions. The ideal candidate will lead the HR function strategically, overseeing recruitment, faculty & staff development, statutory compliance, employee relations, and performance management while aligning HR practices with the university's vision for academic excellence and growth.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic HR Leadership

- Develop and execute HR strategies in alignment with the university's academic mission and strategic goals.
- Advise senior leadership on workforce planning, succession, and organizational development.
- Create and implement HR policies tailored to higher education standards and UGC/AICTE norms.

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

- Oversee the recruitment of faculty, administrative staff, and leadership positions in compliance with statutory and accreditation requirements.
- Develop hiring practices to attract top academic and administrative talent.
- Lead campus placement and internship program support, collaborating with the placement cell where needed.

Faculty and Staff Development

- Design and manage faculty development programs, leadership training, and continuous professional development (CPD) initiatives.
- Facilitate performance evaluations in line with academic KPIs and NAAC/NBA accreditation standards.

Employee Relations & Engagement

- Foster a positive work culture through employee engagement programs and grievance redressal mechanisms.
- Act as a key point of contact for employee concerns, promoting transparent communication.

Compliance & Documentation

- Ensure compliance with labor laws, university statutes, UGC/AICTE guidelines, and other relevant regulations.
- Manage service books, contracts, leave, payroll interface, PF/ESI, and statutory audits.

HR Operations & Systems

- Implement and manage HRIS systems, digitize personnel records, and automate workflows for efficiency.
- Oversee compensation and benefits planning, salary structuring, and annual increment cycles.

Policy Formulation & Review

- Draft and periodically revise HR manuals, service rules, and disciplinary procedures.
- Ensure all HR policies are communicated, understood, and consistently enforced across departments.

Required Qualifications and Skills:

- Master's Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum 15+ years of progressive HR experience, exclusively in the higher education sector.
- Strong understanding of university operations, academic structures, and statutory obligations.
- In-depth knowledge of UGC, AICTE, NAAC, and other regulatory body norms.
- Proven experience in managing faculty recruitment, service rules, academic audits, and compliance.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict-resolution skills.
- Proficient in HRMS tools, payroll software, and Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Attributes:

- Exposure to institutional accreditation processes (NAAC/NBA/NIRF).
- Experience in change management or digital HR transformation in education.
- Ability to build rapport with academic leadership and teaching/non-teaching staff.
- Commitment to ethical practices, confidentiality, and institutional values.

Work Environment:

- Full-time position based at the Dayananda Sagar University main campus in Bangalore.
- Occasional travel to affiliated campuses and regulatory bodies may be required.

Date: 18-08-2025

Dr. D. Premachandra Sagar

Pro Chancellor, DSU

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