Job Opportunity for Lead, People & Culture at Madhi Foundation in Chennai City Corporation

**Job Description: Lead, People & Culture**  

**Location:** Chennai City Corporation, Tamil Nadu, India (Zip/Postal Code: 600085)  

**About Madhi Foundation:**  

Madhi Foundation is a non-profit organization established in 2016, dedicated to bridging the equity gap in education for children across India. The foundation works closely with the Tamil Nadu School Education Department to implement large-scale quality improvement programs in government schools. Madhi’s vision is to ensure foundational learning first, setting every child up for success.  

**Key Programs:**  

– **Ennum Ezhuthum Mission:** A Rs. 500 Cr mission aimed at universalizing foundational learning across Tamil Nadu’s 37,000 government schools.  

– **Enjoy English:** A tech-based product-service offering to improve foundational English skills among children.  

– **Communities Enabling Foundational Learning (CEFL):** Empowers parents and communities to advocate for quality education.  

**Work Culture:**  

Madhi fosters a collaborative work culture built on core values: Mission Obsession, Empathy, Resilience, Integrity, and Inquiry. Team members are expected to adapt to working with diverse partners and stakeholders.  

**Role Overview:**  

The Lead, People & Culture will oversee human capital management, team engagement, learning & development, and HR operations. The role involves designing organizational structures, addressing knowledge gaps, fostering relationships with employees, and implementing performance management systems.  

**Key Responsibilities:**  

– Review and improve organizational structure; address skill gaps.  

– Liaise with teams on employee well-being, project updates, and planning.  

– Build relationships to enhance operational efficiency and define new strategies.  

– Manage team spaces for agility and cohesiveness.  

– Lead L&D initiatives, including performance development plans and talent programs.  

– Coach managers in communication and feedback.  

– Supervise HR operations systems like payroll and HRIS.  

– Design fair, transparent HR policies aligned with Madhi’s values.  

**Requirements:**  

– At least 5-8 years of relevant work experience in HR (managerial experience is an advantage).  

– Experience in the education/development sector preferred.  

– Degree in Human Resources Management or a related field from a reputed institution.  

– Strong knowledge of MS Office, G Suite, Digital Survey Tools, and Data Visualization Tools.  

**Salary:** 12 – 15 LPA  

For more details, visit Madhi Foundation’s website.