Head - Human Resources - NGO/Non-Profits

Job Description - 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.