Position Senior Manager Human Resources (Full time)

About Dhwani Foundation A Bengaluru based registered trust, our primary objective is to improve productivity and efficacy in the social sector, through Organisational Change Management (OCM) programs, technology enablement,

system and process improvement, and sectoral strengthening. Our work is across seven states—Karnataka, Tamil

Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Jharkhand, Assam and Manipur, reaching close to 2800 grassroots NGOs through various OCM initiatives Log on to www.dhwanifoundation.org for more details.

Position - Senior Manager Human Resources (Full time)

Location Based in Bengaluru with travel across program locations PAN India

Purpose of the job To build and lead the HR function for Dhwani Foundation, drive Learning & Development, Training, Recruitment and

PAN India HR Operations, in order to build organisational capability, strengthen culture and support Dhwani's growth from a team of about 70 people today to approximately 200 people over the next five years.

Key Responsibilities

Provide leadership and strategic direction to the HR function, building HR structures, systems and policies appropriate for a growing social sector organisation

Design and drive the organisation's Learning & Development strategy, including onboarding into the organisation &

the programs / state teams, functional skill-building and leadership development programs for staff across locations

Lead end-to-end Recruitment for Dhwani, including workforce planning, sourcing strategy, and building a scalable hiring pipeline to support growth from ~70 to ~200 employees over 5 years

Manage PAN India HR Operations, including payroll inputs,



statutory compliance, attendance and leave management,

HR documentation and employee records across all program locations

Develop annual HR plans and budgets prior to the beginning of the financial year, in consultation with the

Leadership Team

Build and implement a performance management framework, including goal setting, periodic reviews and appraisal processes

Design and administer compensation & perks structures, including salary benchmarking, increments and employee insurance, appropriate for a nonprofit/social sector budget

Drive employee engagement initiatives to strengthen culture, retention and a sense of purpose aligned with

Dhwani's mission

Ensure adherence to all statutory and labour law requirements applicable across the states Dhwani operates in

Put in place HR policies, employee handbook and grievance redressal mechanisms, and ensure consistent application across all locations

Partner with program and functional heads to anticipate people needs as the organisation scales over the next five years

Position Senior Manager Human Resources (Full time)

Key Responsibilities

Ensure weekly and monthly HR reviews are in place for smooth functioning of the function

Be a part of the management team and ensure smooth running of the organisation

Skills & Knowledge





Strong leadership skills

Demonstrable track record of building or scaling HR functions, ideally in a growing organisation

Strong experience in Learning & Development and Training program design and delivery

Proven experience managing end-to-end Recruitment, from workforce planning through to onboarding

Sound working knowledge of PAN India HR Operations, statutory compliance and labour law

Experience developing and implementing HR strategy, policies and business plans aligned to organisational goals

Proven ability to build, manage and develop relationships with employees, leadership and external stakeholders

Track record of bringing innovative, creative thinking and fresh ideas to organisation-building

Effective dissemination of information to large and diverse groups across locations

Exceptionally convincing and persuasive written and oral skills, with the ability to present and convey complex ideas clearly and coherently

Highly self-motivated and able to work autonomously, take initiative and make decisions. Commitment to

Dhwani's core values and strategic direction

Experience

At least 15 years overall HR experience, with a minimum of 3 years in a similar HR leadership role, preferably with exposure to the social/development sector

Salary : Commensurate with experience

Application Process:

To apply for this position, share your CV with a covering letter to [email protected] with “Head of

Human Resources” as the subject line. Will be helpful if you share a link to your LinkedIn profile. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

📌 Senior Manager Human Resources (Bengaluru)
🏢 Dhwani Foundation
📍 Bengaluru