Nature of employment: Fulltime
Fulltime Reporting to: Chief of Staff
Location: New Delhi Delhi
About Peepul
Peepul is an educationfocused nonprofit organisation committed to transforming Indias education system and enabling every child to reach their full potential. We work closely with national state and local governments to transform government schools and government systems. Currently we work with governments in Delhi and Madhya Pradesh to meaningfully have an impact across 325000 teachers and 9.75 million students across 100000 schools. At Peepul we collaborate with school systems to build the capacity of leaders teachers and institutions. We advocate for policy improvements support mentoring and monitoring and enhance studentteacher engagement in classrooms. Our work has been recognised internationally including receiving the Commonwealth Education Awards for Innovation and being featured in reports by respected organisations like the UN and the National Ministry of Education India and we are wellfunded by both Indian CSR and prominent international Foundations working toward a common purpose of excellent education for the most disadvantaged sections of society. Driven by our core values of impact excellence and leadership we are a restless resilient and reflective organisations. Our team of 200 employees is passionate about creating lasting change and is rewarded competitively for their dedication. Join us in our mission to create a world where every child has equal access to highquality education. Learn more about our transformative work at http://peepulindia.
About the role
We are looking for an experienced professional to lead our Human Resources function enhance and evolve our organisational culture and amplify our growth trajectory. The HR Head role is an incredible opportunity to build upon our existing HR systems refine our practices and elevate our strategic capabilities.
This is a unique opportunity to lead and elevate Peepuls HR function directly contributing to our growth and impact.
Key Responsibilities (including but not limited to):
- Craft and lead Peepuls HR strategy: Partner with the leadership team to design and execute an HR strategy aligned with organizational priorities becoming the goto leader for all HRrelated matters.
- Attract and retain top talent: Drive endtoend recruitment talent acquisition and management processes to position Peepul as a premier employer while building a strong dynamic team.
- Build a thriving workplace culture: Champion Peepuls core values to foster a collaborative engaging and productive work environment that inspires team members at all levels.
- Develop and scale learning & development initiatives: Establish impactful training coaching and development programs that enhance skills performance and growth opportunities across the organization.
- Enhance performance management: Build and refine frameworks that drive high performance support career development and align team goals with organizational objectives.
- Boost employee engagement and wellbeing: Promote mental health worklife balance and team satisfaction through tailored initiatives and regular feedback mechanisms.
- Drive diversity equity and inclusion (DEI): Support DEI efforts to create an inclusive and diverse workplace where every team member feels valued and empowered to thrive.
- Streamline HR operations and compliance: Oversee all HR processes ensuring smooth operations legal compliance and the adoption of best practices in HR management.
Requirements
At Peepul we seek talented professionals passionate about driving educational transformation and making a positive impact. We are looking for individuals who possess the following qualifications and meet the role requirements:
Educational Background: Masters degree in business administration Human Resources or related discipline.
Work Experience: We value both professional and personal experience. Candidates with 1015 years of Human Resources work experience in the development sector or otherwise. Proven track record of developing and implementing HR strategies. Strong leadership skills with the ability to act as both a strategic and operational leader.
Other Skills: Excellent problemsolving skills and great at prioritising the most important tasks. Knowledge of MS Office and organisational software and tools including MS Team Outlook OneDrive etc.
Attributes/Attitude: You thrive in extreme autonomy and in dynamic environments without hierarchy that at times can feel like chaos. Building teams is more exciting to you than being an individual hero. You are excited to roll up your sleeves and get into the weeds with the team helping solve problems instead of only giving strategic direction.
Language Proficiency: English and Hindi How to apply
To apply for this position you will be required to upload:
Your CV: Please ensure that your CV provides relevant information about your professional and personal experience and details of your academic qualifications. CVs can be one to two pages in length.
A cover letter: We highly encourage you to use your cover letter to showcase your specific interest in working for Peepul and demonstrate how your qualifications align with the role you are applying for. A tailored cover letter holds significant importance in Peepuls recruitment process as it enables us to comprehend your motivations for the position your relevant skills and the clarity of your writing.
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