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.

For more information, visit cimmyt.org.

CIMMYT is looking for an outstanding, self-motivated, and result-oriented professional for the position of HR Manager to lead and manage the full spectrum of human resources, ensuring high-quality HR services for CIMMYT’s India programs. This role acts as a strategic partner ensuring compliance with Indian labor laws, HR policies, and organizational standards. The HR Manager will also support talent management, workforce planning, employee relations, and culture-building initiatives across CIMMYT India.

The location of this position will be Delhi.

Major Activities

  • Act as an HR partner to Country Management and Program Leaders, providing guidance on staffing needs, workforce planning, staff development and HR policies.
  • Manage recruitment and selection processes for Locally Recruited Staff (LRS), including job descriptions, approvals, advertising, shortlisting, interviews, reference checks, offers and onboarding.
  • Identify training and development needs in collaboration with Program Leaders and Headquarters, contributing to the annual training plan and coordinating training activities.
  • Support the implementation of CIMMYT's performance management processes, including performance reviews, salary reviews, promotions and Performance Improvement Plans.
  • Provide professional HR advice to managers on employee relations, staffing and staff development, ensuring alignment with CIMMYT's policies and procedures.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable Indian labor legislation, HR policies and procedures, including POSH (Prevention of Sexual Harassment) requirements.
  • Support the Compliance team in addressing staff grievances and related employee matters.
  • Oversee HR administration for Locally Recruited Staff throughout the employee lifecycle, including benefits, payroll coordination, leave and attendance, personnel records and staff data.
  • Support the administration of Internationally Recruited Staff (IRS) posted in India, in coordination with the IRS HR Management team at Headquarters.
  • Oversee administrative processes for consultants, interns and casual labor, as applicable.
  • Supervise HR Analyst(s) and ensure effective delivery of HR services.
  • Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

  • Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field.
  • 10–12 years of relevant HR experience, with a strong focus on HR business partnering, recruitment, training and development.
  • Proven experience advising management on staffing, people management and staff development.
  • Strong knowledge of Indian labor laws, HR best practices and POSH legislation.
  • Hands-on experience in recruitment, learning and development, performance management and employee relations.
  • Experience working in multi-location or international organizations preferred.
  • Strong organizational, problem-solving, communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Flexibility to travel to various sites, as required.
  • Based in Delhi/NCR, India.
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