The Hans Foundation
Job Description
Assistant Manager – HR
BACKGROUND
The Hans Foundation, established in 2009, is a Public Charitable Trust that that works for the
improvement of quality of life for underprivileged communities across India through Health,
Education, Livelihood and Disability sector interventions. THF undertakes direct implementation
of projects on the ground in addition to providing funding support to not-for-profit organisations
in India through its donor – RIST, USA. THF’s Strategic planning focuses on key areas of its
work with the aim of addressing the key issues of poverty alleviation, economic inequalities,
and 360° impact on the quality of life through social development programs. THF’s programs
are majorly implemented in the most rural and under-developed areas in the country. Over the
years, THF has expanded its charitable activities in collaboration with State and Central
Governments, institutions, corporates, academia and non-government organizations for
sustainable interventions to achieve scale and economy. The interventions implemented by the
foundation range from grass root level to national level programs.
GENERAL
Location: Ranchi, Prayagraj, Guwahati, Dehradun
Position: 1 in each location
Type of Employment: Contractual for 1 year, renewable on project requirements
1. JOB PURPOSE
THF expects the Assistant Manager – HR to have knowledge of various HR functions. They
will be responsible for delivering on the organization’s plans on recruitment, induction, training
intervention planning, data management, employee engagement, performance management
and other HR activities.
2. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Lead full-cycle of recruitment process and directly recruit positions; develop candidate
rosters, employ traditional sourcing strategies, actively network and employ innovative,
creative recruiting methods to hire the best talent.
- Update and maintain the HR Management Information Systems (HRMIS) for, salary inputs
and attendance records
- Manage and develop a small HR section to ensure quality services and advice are
provided across the mission, and to an increasing suite of spoke posts in the region
- Keep up-to-date with evolving local labour law, check adherence with relevant legislation
through legislative research, and provide advice based on professional knowledge
- Ensure strong relationships with the broader corporate management team to be able to
challenge and coach in a high-performance environment
- Lead and supervise three HR Associate, review their work and contribute to their ongoing
development.
- Identify issues and contribute to the resolution of problems, including employee
grievances and disciplinary issues, in consultation with the HR supervisor
- Monitor HR budgets and expenditure on a monthly basis and assist HR supervisor in
forecasting human resource planning and expenditure
- Manage health and personal accident insurance policies and data of project team
Work on projects to aid continuous improvement and implement improvement programs
(e.g. changes to working practices or organisational changes)
Manage timely completion of Performance Management and relevant payouts
Support HR supervisor in administration and local management of scheduled reviews of
conditions of service for all project team
Disseminate and organise all staff level events on insurance, leave and attendance
system
Process payroll of project staff including separation payments and final payouts
Manage HR contracts ensuring continuity
Monitor Onboarding and Induction process for new joinees.
Liaise with other managers across the mission’s corporate area to understand the training
and development needs of their staff.
Process medical reimbursements for project team and their families and respond to staff
questions regarding those payments
Prepare and issue Annual Salary Certificates, Group Certificates, and employment
certificates to employees
Perform research and analysis and provide recommendations to the HR supervisor in
relation to internal and external audits
Management Information/Reporting: Recruitment MIS, Employees MIS
Any other duties as assigned
3. Key interactions
- Head Office Accountant
Head Office HR
Regional Office Staff
Project Accountant
Project HR
4. Reporting to: Functionally to Deputy Manager-HR and Administratively to Regional Senior
Manager
5. Other Indicative Requirements
Educational Qualifications Graduate in any discipline, Masters preferred.
Functional / Technical
Skills and Relevant
Experience & Other
requirements
(Behavioural, Language,
Certifications etc.)
- 5 to 7 years’ total HR experience
- Preferably from Social Development sector
- Computer Skills: Must be proficient in Word, PowerPoint, Excel;
- Knowledge of HR functions (pay & benefits, recruitment, training &
- Interpersonal skills to form effective working relationships with people at
- Ability to analyze, interpret and explain employment and other laws.
- Outstanding organizational and time-management abilities
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Problem-solving and decision-making aptitude
- Ethical and dependable
THF is an equal opportunity employer that encourages women, people with disabilities and
those from economically and socially excluded communities with the requisite skills and
qualifications to apply for positions. We do not discriminate in employment on the basis of
caste, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other such
matter.