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 robust partnerships. 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.

Oversee all HR Administration and Development activities in CIMMYT's India Country Office, from hiring to retiring of the Locally Recruited Staff members.

Provide effective and proactive support to the administration of the Internationally Recruited Staff (IRS) posted in India in close collaboration with the IRS HR Management team at HQ

Administer either directly or through third parties of other categories of labor where necessary (consultants, interns, casual labor, etc.).

Provide professional HR advises to Program leaders/Unit heads on strategic Staffing Staff development mechanisms.

Conduct the recruitment processes in compliance with CIMMYT's related policies and procedures, including terms of reference, position grading,



approval processing, advertising, shortlisting, organizing interviews, offer letters and conduct required references assessments as well as onboarding processes.

Support the implementation of all HR processes as defined with HQ, including the annual processes defined in CIMMYT's Performance Management Cycle: Performance Review, Salary Review, Promotions, and Performance Improvement Plans processes.

Define and implement in collaboration with HQ the training priorities for the Country Office to be reflected in CIMMYT's annual training plan.

Maintain and update leave and attendance data of employees.

Maintain Staff database and personal files and ensure accuracy and real-time updating of information.

Ensure full compliance with local legislation as well as applicable HR policies and procedures established by CIMMYT for all Staff categories in India, including but not limited to hiring, discipline, promotion, termination, etc.

Oversee the HR Analyst(s) assisting in CIMMYT operations.

Support the development of a detailed annual training plan in consultation with program leads/managers/CCR and HQs.

Identify appropriate resource/ trainers on theme and purpose of training wherever needed.

Coordinate the administration of training programs,



which includes raising the proposal to HQs for approval, resource mapping from the local market, logistics management etc.

Ensure all training related data is properly uploaded to the Learning Management System.

Review and understand the impact of training thereby developing the follow-up plans and ensuring all the pre and post training assessments are properly scored.

Oversee casual labor workforce engagement administrative processes.

Master's degree in Human Resources / Business Administration or related field

- 7–10 years of relevant HR experience
- Strong knowledge of Indian labor laws and HR best practices
- Experience working with multi-location or international organizations preferred
- Flexible to travel to the various sites.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

CIMMYT offers an attractive remuneration package, with a range of market-competitive benefits designed for India, including statutory benefits such as Provident Fund (PF), Gratuity, along with comprehensive medical insurance for self and family, life and accident insurance, phone & internet allowance and an annual bonus. Additional benefits include relocation support, leave travel allowance and access to campus facilities.

Candidates must Apply Online for IN25172 HR Manager .

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the duty station country at the time of application. It fosters a multicultural work environment that values gender equality, teamwork, and respect for diversity. Women are encouraged to apply.

📌 Compensation Manager (HR) (Delhi)
🏢 CIMMYT
📍 Delhi