HR Officer

Heifer International; Dadri; On-site; INR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Heifer International is looking for a Human Resources professional in Uttar Pradesh, India. This role involves managing end-to-end HR processes, ensuring compliance, and supporting talent acquisition and employee engagement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have 4-6 years of HR experience and a strong understanding of HR operations.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in human resources or a related field, and knowledge of HRIS systems is a plus.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of progressive HR experience required.
• Knowledge of NGO business sector and international development funding preferred.
• Basic understanding of HR best practices and employment law.

Responsibilities

• Manage employee lifecycle processes from onboarding to separation.
• Coordinate and manage recruitment processes for assigned positions.
• Administer employee benefits programs including insurance and leave management.
• Plan and execute employee engagement initiatives and wellness programs.

Skills

HR operations management

Recruitment processes

Employee relations

HRIS data management

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in human resources or related field

Postgraduate qualification in Human Resources Management

Tools

HRIS or payroll systems

Job description

Human Resources Operations & Compliance (35%)

• Manage end-to-end employee lifecycle processes including onboarding, confirmation, transfers, promotions, and separations.
• Ensure HR policies, procedures, and practices are implemented consistently across the organization.
• Maintain employee records and personnel files in compliance with organizational standards and statutory requirements.
• Ensure timely completion of HR documentation, contracts, employment letters, amendments, and employee communications.
• Monitor compliance with statutory requirements, audits, and internal controls.
• Coordinate with external vendors, consultants, and service providers for HR-related services.
• Support internal and external audits by providing accurate HR documentation and reports.
• Maintain confidentiality and security of employee information and HR records.

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning (20%)

• Coordinate and manage end-to-end recruitment processes for assigned positions.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce needs and support manpower planning.
• Manage candidate sourcing, screening, interview coordination, offer management, and onboarding activities.
• Track recruitment metrics including time-to-fill, hiring costs, candidate pipeline, and onboarding effectiveness.
• Build and maintain talent pools for future organizational requirements.

HR Systems, Payroll & Benefits Administration (15%)

• Serve as the focal point for HRIS data management and employee records administration.
• Coordinate monthly payroll inputs and validate employee data for payroll processing.
• Administer employee benefits programs including insurance, wellness initiatives, leave management, and statutory benefits.
• Ensure timely updates of employee data in local and global HR systems.
• Generate HR dashboards and reports related to headcount, attrition, recruitment, leave utilization, and workforce demographics.

Employee Relations & Engagement (15%)

• Act as a trusted point of contact for employee inquiries regarding policies, benefits, and HR processes.
• Plan and execute employee engagement initiatives, wellness programs, recognition activities, and organizational events.
• Promote a positive workplace culture aligned with organizational values.

Performance Management & Learning (10%)

• Support implementation of performance management processes including goal setting, reviews, and development planning.
• Coordinate training programs, learning initiatives, and capacity-building activities.
• Track learning participation and maintain training records.
• Support succession planning and employee development initiatives.

May perform other job-related duties as assigned (5%).

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field. Postgraduate qualification or certification in Human Resources Management preferred.
• 4-6 years of progressive HR experience with significant exposure to HR operations, employee lifecycle management, recruitment, compliance, and employee relations.
• Knowledge of the NGO business sector; Knowledge of institutional funders for international development, a plus.
• Basic understanding of HR best practices, employment law, and regulatory requirements.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and experience with HRIS or payroll systems is a plus.
• Practical knowledge of the local country generally accepted accounting principles and fiscal statutes.
• Experience with accounting systems.