Mantra4Change
About Mantra4Change
A decade ago, Mantra4Change stepped into the education ecosystem with a vision to transform public education in India. We believe that in a unique nation like India, our approach to quality education cannot be exclusive of systemic reforms and collective action. We work with stakeholders in the system especially in positions of leadership to enable school improvement across the states we work with. A key question that drives us is - how might we enable enriching experiences for children at scale, with speed, and sustainably?
Committed to enabling education leaders to drive sustainable improvements across 150,000 schools by 2025, we aim to ensure that every child has the skills and knowledge to thrive in an ever-evolving world.
Our Programs are designed to improve and impact critical challenges:
- at ground level like teacher capacity building - TRANSFORM
- at system level like empowering leaders with administrative and academic tools - ENABLE
- at ecosystem level by inspiring thought leaders and entrepreneurs to build a collective of changemakers - INSPIRE
About the role
The Director-People & Culture (also referred to as HR Director) will lead and manage the human resources function for Mantra4Change, across all our project locations. This role is pivotal in fostering a positive work environment, driving employee engagement, and aligning HR initiatives with our organizational goals. The HR Director will manage a small team and oversee recruitment, talent development, performance management, and compliance while championing the values and principles that the organization believes in.
Roles and Responsibilities
1. Strategic HR Leadership
- Develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives that support the organization’s mission and strategic goals.
- Collaborate with senior leadership to align HR practices with organizational objectives and provide guidance on people-related matters.
- Monitor and evaluate activities and outcomes of the People & Culture function to meet goals and objectives around Hiring, Growth & Retention.
- Evaluate organizational design and suggest restructuring to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
2. Talent Acquisition and Management
- Oversee recruitment and selection processes to attract, hire, and retain top talent.
- Implement effective onboarding programs to ensure new employees are integrated smoothly and effectively.
- Develop and execute talent management strategies, including career development, succession planning, and performance management.
- Identify learning and development needs at various levels and implement successful application-based programs across the organization.
3. Employee Engagement and Development
- Design and implement programs to enhance employee engagement, satisfaction, and retention.
- Manage the annual performance reviews and goal-setting process reflecting the values and mission of the organization.
- Provide coaching and support to managers and employees on performance issues, career development, and conflict resolution.
4. HR Operations and Compliance
- Develop and manage HR systems and processes in line with legal requirements and best practices, ensuring efficient HR operations
- Manage employee relations and address grievances and disciplinary issues in a fair and consistent manner.
Experience & Competencies Required
- Must have a minimum experience of 8-10 years in managing HR strategic functions
- Prior experience in working with mid-sized organizations (100-200 employees), would be preferred.
- Experience and awareness of the social sector would be beneficial.
- Must have previous experience in managing teams and working with cross-functional business units with the organization.
What we offer
- Opportunity to work closely with different education organizations globally and in India.
- Exposure to the field in different locations in India.
- Learning and development support to build capacity.
- 24 paid leave and 12 calendar holidays.
- Medical insurance - individual and dependents.
- One menstruation leave each month for women employees.
- L&D fun to pursue learning opportunities related to jobs.
Remuneration: An annual CTC of INR 15 Lakhs onwards (commensurate to competency and experience)
Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka (Hybrid-Work)
