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Peopable Management Services Private Limited
Job Description: Manager – Human Resources
Reports To: Director – Human Resources
Location: New Delhi
Employment Type: Full-Time
Position Summary
The Manager – Human Resources is responsible for leading and managing the organization's human resource functions, ensuring compliance with labour laws, organizational policies, and donor requirements. The role oversees recruitment, employee relations, performance management, compensation and benefits, learning and development, HR operations, statutory compliance, safeguarding, and organizational development. The HR Manager will provide strategic HR support to programme and support functions while fostering a high-performance, inclusive, and values-driven workplace.
Key Responsibilities
1. Human Resource Planning
Develop and implement the annual HR plan aligned with the organization's strategic objectives.
Forecast workforce requirements in consultation with departmental heads.
Support organizational restructuring and workforce planning initiatives.
Monitor staffing levels and recommend resource optimization.
2. Recruitment and Talent Acquisition
Lead end-to-end recruitment and selection processes.
Develop job descriptions, interview tools, and competency-based assessments.
Coordinate advertisements, screening, interviews, reference checks, and offer management.
Develop talent pipelines for critical positions.
3. Employee Onboarding and Induction
Manage employee joining formalities and documentation.
Coordinate induction and orientation programmes.
Ensure timely completion of probation and confirmation processes.
Facilitate smooth integration of new employees.
4. Performance Management
Coordinate performance appraisal processes across the organization.
Support managers in setting SMART objectives and KPIs.
Monitor probation reviews and annual appraisals.
Develop performance improvement plans where required.
5. Learning and Development
Conduct Training Needs Assessments (TNA).
Prepare annual learning and development plans.
Coordinate internal and external training programmes.
Evaluate training effectiveness and maintain training records.
Promote leadership development and succession planning.
6. Employee Relations and Engagement
Foster a positive work culture based on respect, inclusion, and accountability.
Address employee grievances and workplace conflicts.
Facilitate employee engagement activities and staff wellness initiatives.
Advise managers on employee relations matters.
7. HR Operations and Administration
Maintain employee personnel files and HR records.
Manage HRIS and employee databases.
Prepare HR dashboards and monthly reports.
Ensure confidentiality of employee information.
8. Compensation and Benefits
Administer payroll inputs in coordination with Finance.
Manage employee benefits, insurance, gratuity, leave, and statutory entitlements.
Conduct salary benchmarking and compensation reviews.
Ensure timely processing of salary revisions and increments.
9. Policy Development and Compliance
Develop, review, and update HR policies and procedures.
Ensure compliance with applicable labour laws and statutory requirements.
Monitor adherence to organizational policies.
Conduct HR policy awareness sessions.
10. Safeguarding and Code of Conduct
Promote safeguarding, child protection, PSEA, anti-fraud, anti-bribery, and whistleblower policies.
Master's Degree in Human Resource Management (MBA-HR), Master of Social Work (MSW) with specialization in HR/Personnel Management, Master of Personnel Management (MPM), Industrial Relations, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
Desirable
Diploma/Certification in Labour Laws/ LL.B is preferred.
Certification in HR Analytics, Talent Management, Learning & Development, or Organizational Development.
Certification in POSH, Safeguarding, or Employment Law.
Membership of a recognized HR professional body (e.g., NIPM, SHRM, CIPD) is an added advantage.
Experience
6–10 years of progressive experience in Human Resource Management, preferably in the NGO, development, or social sector.
Minimum 3–5 years in a managerial or supervisory HR role.
Proven experience in managing end-to-end HR functions, including recruitment, performance management, employee relations, and compliance.
Experience in supporting multi-location teams and field-based operations.
Desirable
Experience working with donor-funded projects and understanding donor compliance requirements.
Knowledge of Indian labour laws, NGO regulations, and statutory compliance.
Experience in HR budgeting, HRIS implementation, and organizational development initiatives.