Human Resources and Administration Manager

The Human resources and Administration Manager will have overall responsibility for overseeing and managing all HR, Information Systems/Technology, Administration, Legal and Infrastructure activities across Oxfam India’s offices.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Provide advice and support to managers across the country on all aspects of employment practice, ensuring that employment legislation and best practice are followed.
• Provide support on appropriate workforce planning to support program objectives and delivery. Manage and oversee large scale change management process ensuring adherence with local legal requirements and organisational policies.
• Contribute to the operational planning and implementation of HR and organisation development initiatives to ensure roll out in an appropriate manner within India.
• Develop and maintain staff handbook covering policies and procedures. Provide advice on the interpretation and implementation of the full range of Oxfam India’s HR policies and procedures.
• Lead on and manage key HR business processes, e.g pay reviews, performance reviews, HR records and data systems.
• Line manage HR, IT and Admin team in Delhi and coach and mentor teams in other locations across Oxfam India.
• Contribute to the organisation’s ability to respond to Humanitarian situations by leading on all HR preparedness activities and developing Humanitarian skills of relevant staff.
• Develop and maintain information management policies and ensure systems/technology meet Oxfam India’s business requirements.
• Work closely with the Director Operations to ensure all legal and ethical compliances are in place, e.g. FCRA.

Must Haves:

• Minimum of 8 yrs experience and significant HR experience in a dynamic and evolving organisation.
• Knowledge and experience of HR practices and employment legislation within India.
• Knowledge and experience of information management systems and policies related to HR, administrative and infrastructure processes.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate both verbally and in writing, coupled with the professional credibility required to influence and motivate others.
• Ability to deal with difficult situations and use judgement to solve problems.

   

Preferable:

• Exposure to change management and development of HR systems and processes within that
• Professional qualification in HR.
• Interest in development issues and previous experience of working with NGOs/development sector.