Director – People & Culture

Reputed Social Impact Organization
Full Time
Delhi
May 03, 2026

Job Description

1. POSITION VACANT: Director – People & Culture, Reputed Social Impact Organization, New Delhi

2. 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-SIO

8. CONTACT INFORMATION:

Team SAMS

Strategic Alliance Management Services P Ltd.