Lead Human Resources
- Company
Observer Research Foundation
- Location
New Delhi
- Employment Type
Full-Time
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Functional Category
Human Resources & Organisational Development
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Experience
5 - 7 years
- Date Posted
24-Jun-2025
- Application Deadline
11-Jul-2025
About Observer Research Foundation
Set up in 1990 ORF seeks to lead and aid policy thinking towards building a strong and prosperous India in a fair and equitable world. It helps discover and inform India’s choices and carries Indian voices and ideas to forums shaping global debates. ORF provides non-partisan independent analyses and inputs on matters of security strategy economy development energy resources and global governance to diverse decision-makers (governments business communities academia civil society). ORF’s mandate is to conduct in-depth research provide inclusive platforms and invest in tomorrow’s thought leaders today.
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Overview of the Role
The Observer Research Foundation (ORF) is seeking an experienced and dynamic professional to lead its Human Resources function. This role will shape the institution’s approach to people performance and growth. Based in New Delhi this is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of designing and implementing cutting-edge talent strategies at one of India’s most agile and intellectually vibrant policy institutions. The ideal candidate will be passionate about building organisational culture leadership pipelines and innovative HR practices that support ORF’s mission.
Job Description
- Lead the design and implementation of HR strategy aligned with institutional goals and growth plans.
- Develop and execute talent acquisition onboarding and retention strategies to attract and retain top-tier talent across research operations and outreach.
- Partner with leadership to create a high-performance work culture that encourages collaboration and continuous learning.
- Lead organisational development initiatives including leadership development succession planning and employee engagement programmes.
- Manage performance management systems including goal-setting frameworks reviews feedback mechanisms and professional development tracking.
- Oversee HR operations ensuring compliance with internal policies and applicable regulations.
- Design and execute HR policies related to compensation benefits leave and workplace wellbeing.
- Use data analytics to assess workforce trends and inform evidence-based decisions.
- Act as a trusted advisor to leadership on HR-related matters employee relations and culture building.
Required & Preferred Qualifications
Skill
- Demonstrated success in leading end-to-end HR functions and aligning talent strategies with institutional goals.
- Strong understanding of talent development organisational design and change management.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work across functions and build trust with diverse teams.
- Strong analytical strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
Education
Master’s degree in Human Resources Management or a related discipline from a reputed institution.
Experience
5–7 years of relevant experience in HR leadership roles preferably in consulting development sector organisations or knowledge institutions.
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