HR & Admin Lead

Position Overview:

Global Village Foundation is a leading public policy think tank and research institute dedicated to strengthening governance and institutional capacity at grassroots levels. As part of its mission to drive sustainable social impact, GVF implements multiple programmes including the CMGGA Programme, a flagship fellowship initiative of the Government of Haryana. The HR & Admin Lead will provide strategic human resource management, administrative oversight, and institutional capacity-building support to ensure effective functioning of the CMGGA programme. They will manage recruitment, onboarding, personnel administration, compliance, office operations, and HR policies to support the programme team and maintain institutional excellence.

Job Roles and Responsibilities:

• Oversee recruitment, selection, and onboarding with programme requirements and institutional standards.
• Manage employee records, payroll processing, statutory compliance, benefits administration, and HR documentation to maintain organisational accuracy and legal compliance.
• Develop and implement HR policies, performance management systems, and career development frameworks to foster an engaged, high-performing team culture.
• Manage office operations including procurement, vendor management, facilities, IT infrastructure, and administrative functions across programme locations.
• Handle employee grievances, conflict resolution, and disciplinary matters with fairness and confidentiality.
• Maintain HR metrics, prepare workforce analytics, and provide strategic HR insights to programme leadership.
• Coordinate with programme partners and government stakeholders on HR and administrative matters.
• Build institutional capacity through documentation of processes, knowledge management, and succession planning.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related fields.
• Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience in HR management, employee relations, or administrative functions in government, development sector, or corporate organisations.
• Demonstrated expertise in payroll management, statutory compliance, and labour law.
• Proven experience in recruitment, onboarding, and talent management.
• Strong proficiency in HR information systems and MS Office applications.
• Experience in managing multi-stakeholder environments and cross-sector partnerships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Hindi.
• Experience in managing organisational culture and building institutional capacity.

Eligibility:

• Masters in human resources, Business Administration, or related fields.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant HR and administrative experience in government, development sector, or corporate organisations.
• Strong knowledge of Indian labour laws and statutory compliance.

Google Forms:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeKZstKiYVVqJc5wkjjtQ3HuaXzfFi_auGxzRwZySY0lR5U-w/viewform

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹10,368.64 - ₹33,048.39 per month

Work Location: In person