Job Description:
Position
Senior Manager - Human Resources
About the Organizations
We are hiring a Manager / Senior Manager Human Resources to work closely with three of TCFs partner organizations- Accelerate Indian Philanthropy (AIP), Foundation for Advancing Science and Technology (FAST India), and Social Finance India (SFI) under which two new initiatives focused on Overseas Employment and Tourism currently being incubated by The Convergence Foundation ( TCF).
Accelerate Indian Philanthropy (AIP)
AIP is a peer network established by philanthropists to strengthen and grow strategic giving in India. It engages Ultra High Net Worth Individuals (UHNIs) at various stages of their philanthropic journey, fostering a community that inspires, informs, and influences impactful philanthropy. www.indianphilanthropy.org
Foundation for Advancing Science and Technology (FAST India)
FAST India is a non-profit institution working to strengthen Indias science and technology ecosystem. It focuses on building capacity, driving policy reform, and enabling innovation to help position India as a global scientific leader. www.fast-india.org
Position Summary:
The role involves providing strategic HR support tailored to each organizations growth stage and priorities. This includes advising on organization design, talent planning, performance management, culture building, compensation, and learning and development. You will serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership teams and play a critical role in strengthening core HR systems and practices.
This opportunity is ideal for professionals who thrive in dynamic, early-stage environments, enjoy institution building, and are passionate about shaping high-performing, values-driven workplaces.
Responsibilities
The key roles and responsibilities will be:
1. Organizational Design and Development:
- Partner with the organization leadership to assess current organizational structures and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency and agility.
- Collaborate with Leadership to design and implement organizational changes aligned with strategic objectives.
- Guide Leaders on change management processes to ensure smooth transitions.
- Strategically support in designing and implementing competency frameworks to support talent management processes, including recruitment, performance management, and succession planning.
- Provide training and support to HR teams and managers in utilizing competency frameworks effectively to drive performance and development.
2. Culture Enhancement:
- Ensure culture assessments/pulse checks are implemented by org teams to identify strengths and areas of focus
- Partner with organizations to guide them and share best practices as they build their org culture and implement strategies to nurture a positive organizational culture that supports organizations values and drives employee engagement.
- Provide guidance on initiatives such as diversity, equity, and inclusion programs to foster a welcoming and inclusive work environment across organizations.
3. Leadership Training and Development:
- Design and deliver leadership development programs tailored to address specific skill gaps and leadership competencies.
- Coach and support senior leaders to enhance their leadership skills and getting the best out of their teams.
- Design and drive the Leadership Academy for Leaders across grantee organisations
4. Learning and Development:
- Design and implement comprehensive L&D programs, including curriculum development, delivery methods, and evaluation metrics based on organizations training needs analysis.
- Leverage technology and innovative learning approaches to enhance the effectiveness and accessibility of training initiatives.
5. Compensation and Benefits Optimization:
- Conduct compensation benchmarking surveys to drive compensation positioning and competitive compensation and benefits tailored to orgnisations needs
- Partner with HR SPOCs in the grantee organizations to develop and design strategies to optimize C&B programs, including salary structuring, benefits, employee value proposition.
Desired Qualifications, Skills and Abilities
Ideal candidates should have the following qualifications and skills:
- Masters degree in Human Resources or related field from a top-tier institution.
- 9-11 years of relevant experience, with expertise in people management, operational efficiency, and problem-solving.
- Strong ability to build trusted relationships, assess organization needs, develop tailored solutions and build credibility with Leadership.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to think strategically and align HR initiatives with organizational objectives to drive effectiveness.
- Demonstrated expertise in organizational design, change management, and culture transformation.
- Experience in a high-growth startup or as an HR Business Partner (HRBP) is highly desirable.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to leverage data to inform decision-making and measure HR initiative impact
Personal Characteristics and Desired Qualities
- Strong relationship-building skills, with a focus on networking and nurturing talent.
- Ability to thrive in a multi-faceted ever-changing environment, adapting quickly to new challenges and priorities.
- Independent, proactive, and goal-oriented with a strong sense of ownership over HR strategies.
- Creative thinker who is open to new ideas and approaches, with a willingness to challenge the status quo and drive innovation in HR practices.
- Collaborative mindset, with excellent leadership and influencing skills and the ability to support and develop HR resources in grantee organizations.
Compensation
Remuneration will be competitive with Indian philanthropy pay scales and will depend upon the candidates experience.
Location
New Delhi, India