IN25172 - HR Manager (Locally Recruited)

CIMMYT (International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center); Delhi; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Attractive remuneration package

Job summary

CIMMYT (International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center) is seeking an HR Manager for its India programs. This role involves leading HR activities, ensuring compliance with Indian labor laws, managing employee relations, and supporting the development and culture-building initiatives across CIMMYT India.

You will oversee all HR administration and lead recruitment processes, ensuring compliance with policies. The position offers an attractive remuneration package, health insurance, and a multicultural work environment.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of relevant HR experience.
• Experience working with multi-location or international organisations preferred.
• Willingness to travel to various sites.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all HR Administration and Development activities in the India Country Office.
• Support programme leaders with HR advice and recruitment processes.
• Ensure full compliance with local legislation and CIMMYT HR policies.

Skills

Strong knowledge of Indian labour laws

Excellent communication skills

Organisational abilities

Problem-solving abilities

Education

Master’s degree in Human Resources or related field

Job description

CIMMYT is a cutting edge, non‑profit, international organization dedicated to solving tomorrow's problems today. It is entrusted with fostering improved quantity, quality, and dependability of production systems and basic cereals such as maize, wheat, triticale, sorghum, millets, and associated crops through applied agricultural science, particularly in the Global South, through building strong partnerships. This combination enhances the livelihood trajectories and resilience of millions of resource‑poor farmers, while working towards a more productive, inclusive, and resilient agrifood system within planetary boundaries.

HR Manager – India Programs

The HR Manager will lead and manage the full spectrum of human resources for CIMMYT’s India programs, serving as a strategic partner ensuring compliance with Indian labor laws, HR policies and organisational standards. The role supports talent management, workforce planning, employee relations and culture‑building initiatives across CIMMYT India. Location: Delhi.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all HR Administration and Development activities in the India Country Office, from hiring to retirement of locally recruited staff.
• Support the administration of Internationally Recruited Staff (IRS) posted in India in collaboration with the IRS HR Management team at HQ.
• Administer other labor categories (consultants, interns, casual labour, etc.) directly or through third parties.
• Provide professional HR advice to programme leaders and unit heads on strategic staffing and development mechanisms.
• Conduct recruitment processes in compliance with CIMMYT’s policies and procedures, including advertising, shortlisting, interviewing, offer letters, reference checks and onboarding.
• Administer staff benefits programmes and review entitlement approvals for staff members and dependants.
• Support the implementation of all HR processes defined with HQ, including annual performance management cycle activities.
• Define and implement training priorities for the Country Office in collaboration with HQ, and support the development of an annual training plan.
• Ensure payroll incidences are submitted and processed according to the established payroll schedule.
• Maintain and update leave and attendance data, staff database, and personal files.
• Ensure full compliance with local legislation and CIMMYT HR policies for all staff categories in India.
• Oversee HR analysts assisting in CIMMYT operations.
• Coordinate the administration of training programs, including proposal approval, resource mapping, and logistics.
• Ensure training data is uploaded to the Learning Management System and track post‑training assessment scores.
• Support the compliance team with staff grievances.
• Oversee casual labour workforce engagement administrative processes.
• Perform any other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field.
• 7–10 years of relevant HR experience.
• Strong knowledge of Indian labour laws and HR best practices.
• Experience working with multi‑location or international organisations preferred.
• Willingness to travel to various sites.
• Strong organisational and problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

The position is a fixed‑term contract of 12 months, after which further employment is subject to performance and the availability of funds. CIMMYT offers an attractive remuneration package and benefits, including health insurance.

CIMMYT is an equal opportunity employer. It fosters a multicultural work environment that values gender equality, teamwork, and respect for diversity. Women are encouraged to apply.