Role Overview
The Senior Manager / Associate Director – HR
is a senior leadership role for an HR professional who wants to build — not
just manage. This role owns the people strategy for a growing social-sector
organisation: designing the systems, culture, and talent practices that let our
mission thrive. It sits at the intersection of strategic thinking and hands-on
execution, with real scope to shape how we grow and how our people experience
work.
Roles &
Responsibilities
● Lead the HR strategy end-to-end — from
workforce planning and organisational design to succession and long-term
capability building — ensuring people practices are tightly aligned with
organisational goals and mission priorities.
● Lead talent acquisition, workforce planning,
and employer branding to attract, hire, and retain high-quality, diverse talent
aligned with organisational values and culture.
● Design and run performance management systems,
learning initiatives, and leadership pipeline programmes that grow individual
capability and organisational resilience.
● Drive employee engagement — including surveys,
pulse checks, and action planning — to foster an inclusive, values-driven,
high-performing workplace where people feel heard and connected to the mission.
● Ensure smooth, compliant HR operations — policies,
HRMIS, payroll coordination, documentation, and all statutory requirements —
keeping systems accurate and audit-ready.
● Lead, mentor, and develop the HR team; use
people analytics to sharpen decisions, track organisational health, and bring
regular insights to senior leadership for continuous improvement.
Key Skills
& Competencies
● Strategic thinking and business acumen
● Strong leadership and stakeholder management
● Excellent communication and interpersonal
skills
● Problem-solving and conflict resolution
● Data-driven decision-making
● High integrity and confidentiality
Qualifications
& Experience
● Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human
Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (MBA/PGDM preferred)
● 10 to 15 years of progressive HR experience
(depending on level)
● Demonstrated experience leading HR teams,
driving strategic HR initiatives, and managing organisational change
● Prior experience in NGOs/social sector is a
plus, but not required — we value mission-alignment over sector pedigree
Other Information
● Designation: Senior Manager to Associate
Director (based on candidate’s profile)
● Remuneration: Between ₹11 to 16 LPA
● Scope: Full Time
● Reporting to: Director – Operations and HR
● Expected Joining Date: Immediate
● Location: Chennai (Preferred)
● Commitment: Minimum 3 years to long-term
Skills Required
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
- MBA or PGDM
- 10 to 15 years of progressive HR experience
- Experience leading HR teams
- Experience driving strategic HR initiatives
- Experience managing organizational change
- Prior experience in NGOs or the social sector
What We Do
Bhumi is a youth-driven Indian nonprofit that empowers volunteers to create social impact through education, community development, and civic initiatives. Its programs work with children in low-income schools, shelter homes, and communities, while youth clubs and fellowships develop transformational leadership. The organization also supports environmental, animal welfare, and broader community causes through grassroots volunteering across India.
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