Job Opportunity for Associate, People Management at ISDM in Noida

About ISDM

ISDM is an institution founded to create, strengthen and establish Development Management, a domain that transcends the exclusive silos of ‘development perspectives’ and ‘management principles’. ISDM recognises the need to ‘professionalise’ the Leading and Managing of Social Purpose Organisations (SPOs). The institution sees the development space as requiring the application of management disciplines that are unique and tailored to the scale of the sector. Management that doesn’t merely retrofit Business Management to development projects, but one that is born specifically from the coming together of the two crucial domains.

By 2025, ISDM aims to become the go-to management institute for top professionals wanting to transform the development sector for a greater impact on people’s lives. In order to achieve this aim, ISDM has identified three broad focus areas

1.  Continuously building the one-year-long Post-Graduate Program in Development Management (PGP-DM);

2.  Creating a strong research function that will lay the foundations for Development Management and leadership as a unique domain and discipline;

3. Launching Strategic Capacity Building Programs aimed at influencing and upskilling middle to senior leaders in the social sector through special workshops, short-term courses, and customised convenings.

ISDM has audacious ambitions to build a world-class institution, become a global fountainhead of development management knowledge, and define the domain of development management for the Social Sectors. The belief is that Management for the Social Sectors (or Development Management) will significantly scale up the positive impacts on the lives of people in sustained ways. ISDM is entering a new phase of growth with a revamped program and renewed focus on establishing itself firmly as a preeminent institution in its domain. This requires strategic and energetic institutional leadership.

Job Description

We are looking for a passionate professional who will be supporting People Management Team with various people function and processes. They collaborate closely with team members to ensure effective implementation of policies and procedures. The Associate contributes to the overall success of the organization by providing exceptional operational support and maintaining employee information accurate.

Key Responsibilities

• Recruitment and Selection: Support the recruitment process by posting job vacancies, screening profiles, scheduling interviews, and maintaining applicant tracking systems.
• Employee Onboarding: Assist in the onboarding process for new joiners, including coordinating orientation programs, preparing onboarding documentation, and ensuring a People Management
• Administration: Perform general administrative tasks such as managing employee records, updating databases, preparing reports, and maintaining People Management System: Primary responsible for the HRMS system – Keka which includes people information, salary details and leave & Attendance Management
• Operations: Support payroll team in providing monthly payroll input, coordinate with vendor for staff enrolment, deletion and monthly reports for medical insurance.
• People Management Policies and Procedures: Help develop, implement, and communicate policies and procedures to employees. Ensure compliance with labour laws and regulations.
• Employee Relations: Assist in maintaining positive employee relations by addressing employee queries and grievances, and participating in employee engagement Learning and Development:
• Assist in coordinating training programs, workshops, and other development initiatives.
• Confidentiality: Maintain strict confidentiality of employee information and handle sensitive matters with professionalism and discretion.

Key Requirements

• Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2-4 years of experience in People Management, preferably in an operational or support role.
• Good understanding of People Management principles, practices, and employment laws and regulations.
• Proficiency in HRMS, HRIS and other HR software applications.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in handling People Management data and records.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with employees at all levels.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Suite.