OFFICE LOCATION

New Delhi, India

This position will report to our office in New Delhi, India.

WHO WE ARE

Nature Conservancy India Solutions Private Limited (NCIS) is a Private Limited Company incorporated under The Companies Act, 2013 in December 2020. It is a subsidiary of The Nature Conservancy, one of the largest not-for-profit conservation organizations in the world. NCIS' registered office is at 37, Second Floor, Link Road, Lajpat Nagar- III New Delhi-110024, India.

NCIS was incorporated with the objective of providing research, consulting, technical support, and advisory services to various stakeholders in and outside India relating to conservation of nature, environment, biodiversity, and climate change.

For more details, please visit to our website: https://www.nature.org/en-us/

The mission of The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is to conserve the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we develop innovative, on-the-ground solutions to the world's toughest environmental challenges so that people and nature can thrive. Our work is guided by our values, which include a commitment to diversity and respect for people, communities, and cultures. From a rewarding mission to career development and flexible schedules, there are many reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want to know more? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor.

One of TNC's primary goals is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that employees around the globe have a sense of belonging and feel that their unique contributions are valued. We know we'll only achieve our mission by hiring and engaging a diverse staff that reflects the communities in which we work. Recognizing that people bring talent and skills that have been developed outside the scope of a job, we take a holistic approach to recruitment that considers life experience in addition to the professional requirements listed in our postings. Please apply – we'd love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC, “you'll join for the mission, and you'll stay for the people.”

WHAT WE CAN ACHIEVE TOGETHER

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Human Resources (HR) Manager to oversee all aspects of human resources services including talent acquisition (hiring and recruitment of staff and consultants), onboarding, employee relations, employee communications, compensation, performance management, benefits, payroll, staff development/training, HR vendor management and program capacity building. The HR Manager will work to ensure compliance with labor laws and fostering a positive workplace culture. The ideal candidate should have strong leadership skills and a deep understanding of HR best practices in India.

WE'RE LOOKING FOR YOU

Reporting to the Regional HR Business Partner, People Team, with a dotted reporting line to the Managing Director of NCIS, the HR Manager is responsible for reviewing, maintaining, and administering HR systems, programs, procedures and plans according to organizational HR processes, compliance with labour law regulations and internal policies of TNC. They anticipate and respond to moderately complex employee/management questions and problems based on HR experience. Duties are highly confidential and require broad and comprehensive knowledge of TNC's global policies and their contextualization for the India Program.

1. Human Resources Management

• Head the Human Resources team for the TNC/NCIS in India, collaborating with Regional HR Business Partner on all HR related issues/processes, specifically employee relations matter as needed.
• Develop annual HR work plan and objectives. Supervise local HR staff.
• Actively liaison with TNC's Worldwide Office and the Asia Pacific Region for sharing knowledge and information on HR services.
• Support all managers and employees with personnel and performance management matters. Communicate personnel-related policies, procedures and programs; ensure the integrity of all personnel-related transactions with accuracy and within deadlines.
• Manage HR vendors, including timely delivery of their services and submitting all required paperwork.
• Responsible for the local employee handbook.
• Travel domestically to address HR-related issues across programs, and potential to attend training (internationally).

2. Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

• Collaborate with BU management to assess workforce needs and plan for future talent requirements.
• Develop and implement recruitment strategies to attract top talent.
• Oversee the recruitment process for highly skilled staff and consultants in an efficient manner, including job postings, interviews, and onboarding, including consultation on job descriptions, grades and compensation.
• Work with hiring managers to develop and conduct new employee orientations and ensure all staff are effectively on board.
• Manages global mobility matters and coordinates with the TNC global team, acts as the local liaison for government on immigration matters.

3. Performance Management & Development

• Drive the annual performance management process, ensuring that all staff are trained and aware of due dates. Oversee quarterly reviews and feedback meetings which include managing the Performance Partnership Process.
• Responsible for development of training programs and career development plans to enhance employee skills and retention.
• Work closely with leadership to drive a high-performance culture.

4. Employee Relations & Engagement

• Act as a point of contact for employee concerns and grievances, ensuring fair and timely resolutions.
• Foster an engaging, positive and productive team culture within the BU, including supporting planning team building events and activities.
• Organize employee engagement initiatives, team-building activities, and wellness programs.

5. Compensation & Benefits

• Ensure that all employee benefits are processed accurately and act as the liaison between vendors and all staff; Participates in the annual review of benefit programs and acts as the liaison with the World Office Benefits Team as needed.
• Oversee salary structures, performance-based incentives, and benefits programs.
• Conduct benchmarking to ensure competitive compensation practices.
• Handle employee insurance, provident funds, and other statutory benefits.
• Coordinate with the Finance team to develop and manage personnel budgets using staff salary information for proposals.
• Independently manage payroll and related tasks – timekeeping oversight, pay slips, tax declarations, merit letters, leave tracking.

6. HR Compliance & Policies

• Keep current with India's employment laws and assist managers and staff on with ethics.
• Ensure compliance with Indian labor laws, company policies, and ethical guidelines, including on hirings and terminations.
• Maintain and update HR policies in line with legal and regulatory changes, working closely with Regional HR Business Partner.
• Manage employee records, payroll coordination, and benefits administration.
• Ensure that all local personnel files are complete and are following legal requirements and internal policies of TNC.

7. HR Record Keeping and Reporting

• Maintain HR databases for efficient people management. Attend required training for familiarity with TNC's HR systems
• Generate HR reports and analytics to support decision-making.
• Manage the personnel administration for all routine hires, position changes and terminations; Work closely with supervisors to facilitate the completion of all staff administrative paperwork.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Master's degree in Business Administration, with a specialization in Human Resources Management.
• A minimum of 7HR management experience, preferably in a multinational, corporate or development context.
• Experience as an HR Leader working with Senior Managers, and strong experience in in employee relations.
• Proven organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Strong knowledge of Indian labor laws, compliance, and industry HR practices.
• Service oriented. Courteous, personable, and tactful experience dealing effectively and sensitively with all levels of staff and public.
• Proficiency in HRMS tools and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Database management skills with ability to produce reports. Ability to use advanced computer functions including navigating the Internet. Ability to manipulate, analyze and interpret data.
• Excellent English communications (written and verbal) skills required.

Desired Qualifications

• Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.
• Advanced understanding of fundamental HR concepts, processes, and services.
• Demonstrated expertise in talent acquisition, performance management.
• Demonstrated experience developing, reviewing, and maintaining HR related policies, guidelines, and processes. Interest in helping to establish processes, adapt existing systems, and grow with an expanding program.
• Ability to juggle multiple competing deadlines and proven ability to work in a fast paced and highly interactive environment.

WHAT WE BRING

Since 1951, TNC has been doing work you can believe in. Through grassroots action, we have grown from a small non-profit into one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff and partners, we impact conservation around the world!

TNC offers competitive and comprehensive benefits packages tailored to the individual countries where we work. These may include health care benefits, retirement benefits, parental leave, paid time off, life insurance, and disability coverage as well as an employee assistance program and other life and well-being benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our Culture Tab on nature.org/careers.

We're proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports the health and well-being of the people we employ.

APPLY NOW

To apply for job ID 56539, submit your materials online by using the Apply Now button at https://careers.nature.org/. Need help applying? Visit our recruitment page or contact applyhelp@tnc.org.

The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to diversity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of diverse backgrounds, beliefs and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects our global character is a priority and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

TNC is committed to offering accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please send a note to applyhelp@tnc.org with Request for Accommodation in the subject line.

An attractive salary and benefits package is part of TNC's value proposition to our employees. TNC strives to provide competitive pay and bases salaries on the geographic location of the role committing to being equitable across groups and providing hiring salary ranges when possible.

Since we support flexible and remote work for our employees, many positions have a flexible location within countries where we're registered as a Non-government Organization and established as an employer. This may mean we're unable to provide a hiring salary range in the posting for some of our positions. However, candidates invited to be part of our interview process will be provided their location specific range upon request.