Manager of People & Culture

Manager of People & Culture

Position Objective:

The Manager of People & Culture will play a supportive role to the Senior Director of People & Culture in managing and strengthening core PETA India human resources operations and creating and maintaining a positive recruitment, onboarding and workplace environment. Specifically, the Manager will lead day-to-day human resources operations while working collaboratively with the Senior Director to drive strategic People & Culture initiatives across the organization.

Term of Employment:

Full-time

Reports To:

Senior Director of People & Culture

Location:

Mumbai

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

• Talent Acquisition & Assessment -

  Manage the end-to-end recruitment process—including advertising and sourcing, initial assessment, coordination with hiring managers, selection procedures and onboarding—ensuring a fair, inclusive, and strategic approach that attracts high-quality talent aligned with organizational goals and complies with all relevant policies and standards.

• Onboarding & Induction -

  Facilitate a smooth and structured onboarding process for all new hires, including orientation on human resources (HR) policies, organizational procedures, and departmental integration in coordination with line managers/department heads to ensure onboarding is aligned with team expectations.

• HR Process & Systems Management -

  Maintain adherence to HR systems and processes to ensure they are executed accurately, efficiently, and without errors.

• Employee Exit Management -

  Manage the complete offboarding process including conducting exit interviews, ensuring organizational compliance, and supporting department heads during employee exits.

• HR Policy Development & Documentation -

  Monitor and suggest updates to HR policies based on operational observations and evolving law requirements or organizational needs. Document findings and recommendations to inform future policy development.

• Strategic HR Partnership -

  Collaborate with the Senior Director of People & Culture to assess HR needs, challenges, and opportunities, and implement initiatives that address these areas and contribute to a positive, engaged work culture.

• Employee Grievance Handling -

  Address employee concerns and grievances where requested by the Senior Director of People & Culture in collaboration with the line manager/department head.

• Employee Engagement -

  Promote employee engagement through regular interactions and programs with staff at PETA India offices, in coordination with the Senior Director of People & Culture.

• HR Analytics & Reporting -

  Partner with the Senior Director of People & Culture to analyze key HR metrics such as performance, turnover, and retention.

• HR Systems Maintenance -

  Conduct monthly audits of the HR system (e.g., Zoho) to ensure it remains accurate, up-to-date, and reflects current HR records and processes.

• Regulatory Compliance & Advisory -

  Ensure HR practices are compliant with applicable labour laws, industry regulations, and internal policies.

• Training & Development -

  Work with the Senior Director of People & Culture to develop, organise and deliver training programs that enhance employee skills and managerial effectiveness.

• Continuous Improvement & Innovation -

  Stay abreast of the latest HR trends, tools, and best practices and proactively recommend process enhancements and innovative solutions to strengthen HR functions.

• Additional Responsibilities -

  Undertake any other duties as assigned to support HR function and overall organizational needs.

Qualifications:

• Minimum eight years of professional experience with previous management experience
• Two plus years’ management experience a plus
• Ability to make sound, independent judgements
• Ability to manage multiple projects
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
• Proven proactive approach to work, identifying problems and implementing solutions
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and independently see projects through to completion
• Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills
• Proven written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of animal rights issues and campaigns
• Adherence to a vegan lifestyle
• Fluency in written and verbal Hindi and English
• Commitment to the objectives of the organisation

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