Job Description
Human Resources
Winrock International
New Delhi, Delhi
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10 hours ago
Full–time
POSITION SUMMARY
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The Human Resources Manager will be responsible for managing recruitment and hiring of local staff and oversight of benefits, allowances, and payroll. S/he will also support the day-to-day support needs of all project staff. Human Resources Manager will also develop, maintain, and update the project Human Resources Manual in compliance with USAID and Winrock policies and procedures as well as the Government of India's local labor laws. The Human Resources Manager will report to the Chief of Party (COP) and the Winrock home office Program Manager.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Implement and maintain efficient and effective workflow processes for HR services including recruitment, on-boarding, career development, promotion, training and terminations.
• Establish and foster positive relationships with employees, managers at all levels of the project while maintaining extreme confidentiality.
• Provide management coaching and support line managers on employee related issues such as performance management, employment law, employee relations (grievance and discipline) and terminations.
• Support Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) including working closely to ensure that D&I is embedded in HR processes.
• Oversee personnel records management and liaises with finance staff on payroll changes and ensures that HR records are appropriately retained. Complete required Government of India tax reporting and comply with local labor laws as well as USAID and Winrock policies and procedures.
• Create HR policies, procedures and manual. Communicate changes and interpret new policies to employees and managers.
• Coordinate domestic benefits renewal process, including working with brokers and vendors (ex: health insurance and other required social benefits).
• Provide HR expertise and specialized support for expat staff in country including but not limited to, maintenance of expat residence leases, work permits.
• Manage compensation benchmarking, employee relations, regulatory compliance, recruitment and contracting, retention strategies, learning and development and leave administration.
• Coordinate with the Finance Manager, field staff and home office Program Manager to ensure that HR information relevant to project HR is transmitted and maintained in a timely and collaborative manner.
• Coordinate and communicate regularly with Winrock's Home Office.
QUALIFICATIONS AND BACKGROUND:
Education:
Bachelor's degree in related field from accredited University.
Experience:
• Over 6 years of experience in progressively responsible human resource roles.
• Experience in a managerial role
• Desirable experience on USAID-funded projects.
• Strong understanding of local labor laws and regulations.
• Experience with HR systems preferred.
• Ability to handle routine administrative tasks and operational issues.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced startup environment with strong attention to detail, organization, and time management.
• Develop, maintain, and update Project HR manual and standard operating procedures.
• Demonstrated resourcefulness in problem-solving and initiative to learn new skills.
• Experience with MS Excel required; strong knowledge of MS Office applications and experience with Access preferred.
Skills:
• Knowledge of the political, social, cultural, environmental, and development context of India
• Ability to diplomatically supervise staff and coordinate programs with partners from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences.
• Must be comfortable in high-level representational role as well as interacting with beneficiaries.
• Strong communication skills (interpersonal, verbal, and written) to fulfill the diverse technical and managerial requirements of the initiative and to effectively coordinate with a wide range of regional stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to follow standard practices and procedures, receive general instruction and supervision, and contribute to projects and initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain discretion and work with highly confidential and/or protected information required.
• Fluency in written and oral English is required.
OTHER: This position is open to qualified Indian nationals , only. Women and members of minority groups are encouraged to apply. Fluency in English and strong written English is required
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Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Human Resource (HR) Jobs is a plus.
