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Senior Manager Human Resources

Dhwani Foundation
Karnataka, IND
Full-time
Onsite
Discovered 1 months ago
HR leadershipHR strategy and policy developmentLearning and developmentTraining program design and deliveryEnd-to-end recruitmentWorkforce planning

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About Dhwani Foundation

Dhwani Foundation is a Bengaluru-based registered trust focused on organizational change management, technology enablement, system and process improvement, and sector strengthening in the social sector.

The organization works across seven Indian states and reaches approximately 2,800 grassroots NGOs through organizational change initiatives.

Role Overview

The Senior Manager Human Resources will build and lead the HR function and support organizational growth from approximately 70 people to 200 people over five years.

The role is based in Bengaluru and involves travel across program locations in India.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic direction and build HR structures, systems, and policies for a growing social sector organization.
  • Design and drive learning, development, onboarding, functional skill-building, and leadership development programs.
  • Lead workforce planning, sourcing, recruitment, and development of a scalable hiring pipeline.
  • Manage pan-India HR operations, including payroll inputs, statutory compliance, attendance, leave, documentation, and employee records.
  • Develop annual HR plans and budgets with the leadership team.
  • Implement performance management, goal setting, reviews, and appraisal processes.
  • Administer compensation and benefits, including salary benchmarking, increments, and employee insurance.
  • Drive employee engagement, culture, retention, and alignment with the organization’s mission.
  • Ensure statutory and labour law compliance across all operating states.
  • Implement HR policies, an employee handbook, and grievance redressal mechanisms across locations.
  • Partner with program and functional heads to anticipate people needs as the organization scales.
  • Conduct regular HR reviews and participate in the management team.

Skills and Experience

  • Strong leadership skills and a track record of building or scaling HR functions.
  • Strong experience in learning and development and training program design and delivery.
  • Proven end-to-end recruitment experience from workforce planning through onboarding.
  • Working knowledge of pan-India HR operations, statutory compliance, and labour law.
  • Experience developing HR strategy, policies, and business plans aligned to organizational goals.
  • At least 15 years of overall HR experience, including at least 3 years in a similar HR leadership role.
  • Exposure to the social or development sector is preferred.

Additional Capabilities

Ability to build relationships with employees, leadership, and external stakeholders.

Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly to large and diverse groups.

Ability to work autonomously, take initiative, make decisions, and contribute innovative ideas.

Commitment to Dhwani Foundation’s core values and strategic direction.

Compensation

  • Salary is commensurate with experience.

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