People and Culture Lead Rocket Learning

Theconvergencefoundation; Rochester; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a mission-driven NGO as the People and Culture Lead, focusing on enhancing early childhood education. This full-time senior management role involves leading People and Admin functions while driving organizational development strategies. You will work collaboratively with leadership to create a positive work environment, implement effective strategies for growth, and foster an engaging culture that promotes employee satisfaction. If you are passionate about shaping organizational culture and have a strong background in HR or organizational development, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in employee experience and organizational development.
• Master's degree in relevant fields is required.

Responsibilities

• Advise on initiatives to retain and foster organizational values.
• Collaborate with leadership to develop strategic plans.
• Design programs to enhance team engagement and retention.

Skills

Organizational Development

Strategic Planning

Employee Engagement

Leadership

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Master's degree in Business Administration

Master's degree in Human Resources

Master's degree in Organizational Development

Job description

Rocket Learning is a high-growth ed-tech non-profit with the mission of catalyzing early childhood education and community engagement in India. We work with central and state governments to impact over 2.5 million children. Established by a passionate founding team (IIT, IIM, HBS, Rochester, MBB, start-up alumni) Board and backed by reputed funders, we are a diverse team of passionate, energetic, and optimistic individuals with a shared ambition to transform India's education system.

Role:

People and Culture Lead

Experience:

10-15 years of work experience in Organizational Development & strategizing People Functions.

Location:

Remote (Bangalore or Delhi preferable)

Role Overview:

Join our mission-driven NGO focused on early childhood education as People and Culture Lead. This is a full-time senior management role where you will lead the People and Admin functions and drive organizational development strategies.

Key Results:

• Develop and implement effective strategies to enhance organizational growth, development, and scaling.
• Retain and strengthen the organizational culture.
• Create a positive and engaging work environment that promotes employee satisfaction and retention.
• Implement pragmatic initiatives to improve team performance and productivity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advise on and implement initiatives to retain and foster organizational values and culture.
• Collaborate with founders and senior leadership to develop and execute strategic plans aligned with organizational goals.
• Optimize organizational structures and processes for scalability and efficiency.
• Design and implement programs to enhance team engagement, satisfaction, and retention.
• Develop and monitor performance metrics to assess strategy effectiveness.
• Advise on people policies to meet evolving organizational needs.
• Identify areas for improvement and propose innovative solutions.
• Oversee the admin function and manage offices of various sizes.

Critical Factors for Success:

• Deep empathy and solution-oriented mindset.
• Strong leadership and influence across teams to drive initiatives.
• Proven success in managing complex projects.
• Analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
• Excellent communication skills to convey complex ideas clearly.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with team members and stakeholders.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with changing priorities.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse teams, both on the field and centrally.
• Passion for creating a positive work environment.

Qualifications:

• Education: Master's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Organizational Development, or related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 10 years in employee experience, organizational development, strategy, or related roles. Experience in high-growth startups or the social sector is preferred.