Associate, People Operations

Room to read; New Delhi; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Thirteenth-month bonus

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Room to Read is seeking a People Operations professional to manage end-to-end recruitment and onboarding, support employee documentation and compliance, and drive related People Operations initiatives.

The role reports to the Senior Officer, People Operations and requires strategy coupled with hands-on execution across recruitment, training, administration, and culture stewardship.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to design and implement People Operations programmes and initiatives, preferably in the development sector.
• General knowledge of principles and practices of personnel administration.
• Generalist People Operations background, preferably with experience in recruiting, employee training and development, administration, compensation and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage the end‑to‑end recruitment cycle.
• Lead recruitment through the recruiting module of HRMS.
• Design and implement innovative recruitment solutions within defined turnaround time.
• Update position descriptions in consultation with line managers.
• Operate within People Operations Budget and monitor spending.
• Recommend standard recruiting and placement practices and procedures consistent with Global/Regional guidance.
• Recommend employee relations practices to establish positive employee‑employer relationships.
• Ensure compliance with organization policies and legal requirements.
• Investigate complaints and recommend appropriate action.
• Review employee appeals through compliant procedures.
• Provide stewardship of organizational culture and facilitate its institutionalization.

Skills

People Operations

Recruitment

Communication

English proficiency

Multicultural collaboration

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

HRMS

Job description

Position Overview

Primary responsibility of this role focuses on managing end‑to‑end recruitment and onboarding processes to ensure a seamless hiring experience. This includes sourcing, screening, interviewing, coordinating offers, and facilitating smooth induction and orientation for new hires. The role also supports related People Operations functions such as employee documentation, record management, and compliance. This position reports to the Senior Officer, People Operations, and works under general supervision to ensure timely and efficient staffing aligned with organizational needs.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage the end‑to‑end recruitment cycle.
• Lead recruitment through the recruiting module of HRMS.
• Design and implement innovative recruitment solutions within defined turnaround time.
• Update position descriptions in consultation with line managers.
• Operate within People Operations Budget and monitor spending.
• Recommend standard recruiting and placement practices and procedures consistent with Global/Regional guidance.
• Recommend employee relations practices to establish positive employee‑employer relationships.
• Ensure compliance with organization policies and legal requirements.
• Investigate complaints and recommend appropriate action.
• Review employee appeals through compliant procedures.
• Provide stewardship of organizational culture and facilitate its institutionalization.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to design and implement People Operations programmes and initiatives, preferably in the development sector.
• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of five years of professional experience in People Operations.
• General knowledge of principles and practices of personnel administration.
• Generalist People Operations background, preferably with experience in recruiting, employee training and development, administration, compensation and compliance.
• Demonstrated strategic approach to People Operations with willingness to execute tactical elements.
• Ability to work within narrowly defined objectives under general supervision.
• Ability to effectively address well‑defined problems of moderate complexity and complete moderately complex assignments.
• Assists with country‑office wide projects as assigned by the Senior Officer, People Operations.
• Generates tactical solutions to address needs of various departments.
• Excellent communication skills in English and the capability to relate and interact with multicultural teams.

Compensation & Benefits

Room to Read offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits. Benefits include a thirteenth‑month bonus, health insurance and a retirement plan. Non‑monetary compensation includes an opportunity to be part of an innovative, meaningful and rapidly growing organisation that transforms the lives of millions of children in developing countries.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Room to Read is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to identifying and developing the skills and leadership of people from diverse backgrounds.