Wadhwani AI
**Job Title:** HR and Admin Associate – Consultant
**Location:** Delhi, India
**About Wadhwani AI:**
Wadhwani AI is a non-profit institute dedicated to developing and deploying applied AI solutions to address critical challenges in public health, agriculture, education, and urban development within underserved communities globally. Collaborating with governments, social sector organizations, and academic institutions, Wadhwani AI creates practical AI solutions with a focus on significant positive impact. Supported by leading philanthropies such as the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, USAID, and Google.org, the organization boasts a team of over 200 professionals with expertise spanning AI/ML research, software engineering, domain knowledge, design, and user research.
**Job Summary:**
We seek a Consultant (HR and Admin Associate) for our Anthropometry Project, funded by ICMR. This 10-month contract (with potential extension) involves coordinating with a third-party vendor to manage approximately 50 consultants. Responsibilities include overseeing HR processes, contract and payment management, issue resolution, and acting as a liaison between the third-party vendor, internal teams, and ICMR.
**Roles & Responsibilities:**
* Serve as the primary point of contact between Wadhwani AI and the third-party hiring agency.
* Facilitate communication among consultants, the third-party agency, and ICMR.
* Monitor recruitment progress, ensuring adherence to deadlines.
* Oversee consultant onboarding and offboarding processes.
* Ensure compliance with HR policies and contractual obligations.
* Review, manage, and approve contracts, deliverables, leave requests, and expense reports.
* Handle consultant inquiries regarding employment, payroll, and benefits.
* Act as a bridge between the third-party agency, internal HR, ICMR, and consultants, resolving conflicts.
* Keep all parties informed of timelines, processes, and expectations.
* Perform other duties as assigned.
**Preferred Skills:**
* Strong project management, organizational, and multitasking abilities.
* Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
* Expertise in HR processes, data management, and financial oversight.
**Qualifications:**
* Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or a related field; HR certifications are a plus.
* 1+ year of experience in HR coordination and administration.
* Familiarity with HR systems, processes, and vendor management.
To apply for this job please visit www.wadhwaniai.org.
