Director, Human Resources

About Us

Diligent is the AI leader in governance, risk and compliance (GRC) SaaS solutions, helping more than 1 million users and 700,000 board members to clarify risk and elevate governance. The Diligent One Platform gives practitioners, the C-Suite and the board a consolidated view of their entire GRC practice so they can more effectively manage risk, build greater resilience and make better decisions, faster. 

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Position Overview:  

We are seeking a Strategic HR Director to support and manage our Bangalore team across departments. This role involves being part of the Global Human Resources Business Partner structure and collaborating with senior leadership and local HRBPs. The ideal candidate will have extensive HR experience, including staffing, talent management, organizational development, compensation and benefits, employee relations, and statutory compliance. This role is the perfect opportunity to shape our strategy, engage top talent, and drive organizational growth in an exciting and rapidly expanding environment. 

Key Responsibilities  

• Coordinate and execute projects in Bangalore including tracking and reporting on status, risks, issues and dependencies 
• Leadership building/management (at all levels), strong business connectivity and influencing skills working with senior leaders and partnering with HR, lead employee consultation and communication effectively  
• Help drive HR strategies across business units and work closely with HR leaders in driving various projects and programs in the region 
• Manage a team including HRBP’s and a Senior HR Advisor to drive site priorities and business unit led initiatives.  
• Partner with local leadership in identifying training and development programs to enhance employee skills  
• Foster a positive and inclusive work environment, driving change initiatives and enhancing engagement 
• Analyze and report on HR data to guide decisions 
• This role will require the incumbent to work closely with various stakeholders across APAC, EMEA, US and Canada.  

Required Experience/Skills  

• 8-10+ years of experience in Human Resources in a growing organization 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with excellent people management skills 
• Ability to multi-task and work with minimal supervision 
• Ability to research, apply, and adapt to new and complex situations within a growing environment 
• Ability to approach problems with a sense of ownership, enthusiasm and innovation 
• Should have worked in the IT Software sector for 5+ years and recruited across levels and skill sets 
• Good working knowledge of all Statutory Compliances in India 
• Recruit talent for all functions across various levels 
• Develop, coach and train managers 
• Create and drive learning and development interventions 
• Plan, Manage and execute on strategic HR projects 

What Diligent Offers You 

• Creativity is ingrained in our culture. We are innovative collaborators by nature. We thrive in exploring how things can be differently both in our internal processes and to help our clients
• We care about our people. Diligent offers a flexible work environment, global days of service, comprehensive health benefits, meeting free days, generous time off policy and wellness programs to name a few
• We have teams all over the world. We may be headquartered in New York City, but we have office hubs in Washington D.C., Vancouver, London, Galway, Budapest, Munich, Bengaluru, Singapore, and Sydney.
• Diversity is important to us. Growing, maintaining and promoting a diverse team is a top priority for us. We foster and encourage diversity through our Employee Resource Groups and provide access to resources and education to support the education of our team, facilitate dialogue, and foster understanding.

Diligent created the modern governance movement. Our world-changing idea is to empower leaders with the technology, insights and connections they need to drive greater impact and accountability – to lead with purpose. Our employees are passionate, smart, and creative people who not only want to help build the software company of the future, but who want to make the world a more sustainable, equitable and better place. 

Headquartered in New York, Diligent has offices in Washington D.C.,  London, Galway, Budapest, Vancouver, Bengaluru, Munich, Singapore and Sydney.   To foster strong collaboration and connection, this role will follow a hybrid work model. If you are within a commuting distance to one of our Diligent office locations, you will be expected to work onsite at least 50% of the time. We believe that in-person engagement helps drive innovation, teamwork, and a strong sense of community.

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