Director – People & Culture

1. POSITION VACANT: Director – People & Culture, Reputed Social Impact Organization, New Delhi2. ORGANISATION BACKGROUND:Our client is a respected, mission-led non-profit organization working to drive sustainable social impact across multiple geographies in India. The organisation works closely with public systems and community platforms to deliver large-scale, field-driven interventions. With an expanding footprint and a growing, geographically distributed workforce, the organisation is entering an exciting phase of scale, institutional strengthening, and systems evolution.3. JOB DESCRIPTION/ RESPONSIBILITIES:The Director – People & Culture will lead the organisation’s people function and play a central role in strengthening organisational effectiveness across a distributed and field-intensive operating environment. The role requires a strategic HR leader who can build and evolve scalable people systems, foster a strong and inclusive culture, and partner closely with senior leadership to align people priorities with organisational goals.Key Responsibilities (A) HR Strategy & Organisational Effectiveness(1) Define and drive the organisation’s people strategy in alignment with long-term priorities and growth plans;(2) Partner with senior leadership on organisational design, workforce planning, and structural alignment across multiple geographies;(3) Lead initiatives to enhance organisational effectiveness, agility, and culture in a distributed operating model;(4) Enable change management and support key transformation and scale-up initiatives.(B) Talent Management & Leadership Development(1) Oversee performance management frameworks to drive accountability, clarity, and outcomes;(2) Lead succession planning and leadership development initiatives, including identification of high-potential talent;(3) Strengthen internal talent pipelines and build leadership depth across functions and locations;(4) Champion a culture of continuous learning, feedback, and capability building across the organisation.(C) Talent Acquisition & Employer Positioning(1) Provide strategic oversight to recruitment across leadership, technical, and field roles;(2) Strengthen hiring frameworks to ensure consistency, quality, speed, and alignment with organisational values;(3) Build long-term talent pipelines aligned with current and future organisational needs;(4) Strengthen the organisation’s positioning as an employer of choice in the social impact sector.D) HR Operations, Governance & Compliance(1) Ensure robust HR systems, policies, and processes to support scale, efficiency, and consistency;(2) Oversee end-to-end employee lifecycle management across a distributed workforce;(3) Strengthen HR systems, data practices, and HRIS-enabled processes for improved decision-making;(4) Ensure compliance with labour laws, statutory requirements, and governance standards;(5) Guide benefits administration, contracts, and HR documentation frameworks.(E) Culture, Engagement & Employee Relations(1) Shape and sustain a values-driven organisational culture grounded in integrity, inclusion, and accountability;(2) Drive employee engagement and internal communication strategies across locations;(3) Oversee employee relations, including grievance management and workplace conduct;(4) Ensure adherence to POSH and ethical workplace practices;(5) Foster a safe, inclusive, and collaborative work environment.4. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES:Qualifications and Experience:(1) Postgraduate degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline;(2) Approximately 14–18 years of progressive experience in Human Resources, with a track record of leading HR strategy and organisational initiatives;(3) 4–7 years of experience in senior HR leadership roles, including partnering with executive leadership on people and organisational priorities;(4) Demonstrated experience in organisational development, talent strategy, and culture-building initiatives;(5) Strong understanding of labour laws, statutory compliance, and HR governance frameworks in India;(6) Experience managing HR in multi-location or distributed team environments;(7) Experience in the development/ social impact sector, particularly in organisations working closely with public systems, would be advantageous.Skills and Competencies:(1) Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills;(2) Expertise in talent management and organisational development;(3) Knowledge of labour laws and HR compliance in India;(4) Strategic thinking with strong operational execution capability;(5) High emotional intelligence and strong people orientation;(6) Ability to work in a dynamic, mission-driven and evolving environment.5. COMPENSATION OFFERED:A highly competitive compensation package will be offered, commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience.6. LOCATION: New Delhi (with occasional travel to field locations)7. REFERENCE: DPC-SIO8. CONTACT INFORMATION:Team SAMSStrategic Alliance Management Services P Ltd.1/1B, Choudhary Hetram House, Bharat NagarNew Friends Colony, New Delhi 110 025Phone Nos.: 011- 4081 9900; 4081 99269. APPLICATION PROCESS: Eligible candidates interested in this position are requested to apply online at by or before May 3, 2026.

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