Head - Human Resources - NGO/Non-Profits

- Head of Human Resources: Industry: Non - Profit / Development Sector Location: Delhi, IN Experience: 12 - 18 Years Qualification: MBA / PGDM in HR About the Role: We are looking for an experienced HR Head to lead the complete Human Resources function for a reputed non - profit organization. The role requires a strong understanding of the non - profit / development sector, along with the ability to build people practices that support organizational growth, employee engagement and program delivery. The ideal candidate will be a strategic HR leader who can balance people, culture, organizational effectiveness and compliance, while working closely with the leadership team and program teams. Key Responsibilities: Strategic HR Leadership: - Develop and execute the organization's overall HR strategy and people agenda in alignment with organizational goals. - Partner with the leadership team on workforce planning, organization structure and talent strategy. - Build scalable HR processes and systems suitable for a growing non - profit organization. Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning: - Lead end - to - end recruitment across program, operations, fundraising, finance and corporate functions. - Develop effective talent pipelines, particularly for specialized development - sector roles. - Drive workforce planning and succession planning for critical positions. Performance & People Development: - Design and manage performance management and appraisal frameworks. - Develop learning and development initiatives aligned with employee and organizational needs. - Build leadership development and succession frameworks. Employee Engagement & Culture: - Strengthen organizational culture, employee engagement and retention. - Develop initiatives around employee experience, recognition and wellbeing. - Act as a trusted partner to employees and leadership on people - related matters. HR Policies & Compliance: - Establish and strengthen HR policies, processes and SOPs. - Ensure compliance with applicable labour laws and statutory requirements. - Oversee HR documentation, employee records, payroll coordination and related processes. HR Operations & Governance: - Lead the HR team and ensure efficient delivery of core HR operations. - Develop and monitor HR MIS and people analytics for management decision - making. - Ensure effective HR governance across offices / program locations. What We're Looking For: - MBA / PGDM in Human Resources, preferably from a full - time program. - 12+ years of overall HR experience, with significant experience in the non - profit / development sector. - Strong understanding of the unique people, talent and organizational challenges within NGOs, foundations, development organizations or social - impact institutions. - Proven experience managing HR at a strategic leadership level. - Strong exposure to talent acquisition, performance management, employee engagement, HR policies and organizational development. - Experience working closely with CXOs / Founders / Senior Leadership. - Strong leadership, stakeholder management and communication skills. - High degree of maturity, ownership and ability to operate in a purpose - driven environment. Ideal Candidate: - We are specifically looking for an HR leader who has grown within the non - profit / development ecosystem, rather than someone from a purely corporate HR background. - The candidate should understand the realities of mission - driven organizations, program teams, field workforce, donor / funder environments and resource - conscious people practices, while bringing strong corporate - level HR discipline and governance.