Job Opportunity for Human Resources Specialist at Peepul in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India, 462027

**Job Title:** Human Resources Specialist

**Company:** Peepul

**Company Description:** Peepul is an education-focused non-profit organization dedicated to transforming India’s education system.  Working closely with various levels of government, Peepul aims to improve government schools and systems, impacting hundreds of thousands of teachers and millions of students.  Their work includes capacity building for school leaders and teachers, policy advocacy, mentoring, and enhancing student-teacher engagement.  Peepul is internationally recognized for its work and is well-funded by both Indian and international organizations.  They are a team of 200+ employees committed to creating lasting change in education.

**Job Location:** Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India, 462027

**Job Type:** Full-time

**Target Date:** December 31, 2024

**Job Description:**

Peepul seeks a Human Resources Specialist to contribute to the organization’s growth and ambitious scaling plans. Reporting to the Head of HR, this role will manage the end-to-end HR agenda, driving initiatives in people strategy, talent management, leadership development, employee engagement, and organizational effectiveness.  This is a high-visibility role requiring expertise in organizational transformation, culture-building, and people management.

**Key Responsibilities:**

* Contribute to Peepul’s strategic direction, aligning HR strategy with organizational vision and growth plans.

* Build strong relationships with senior leaders, understanding the organization’s mission and aligning principles and practices.

* Work with board members, providing regular reporting on organizational performance.

* Provide strategic counsel to the CEO and other Directors on program management and organizational priorities.

* Lead cultural transformation, building a high-performance, values-driven culture.

* Identify and address culture gaps and leadership challenges, implementing initiatives to strengthen the organization’s ability to manage change and growth.

* Drive initiatives around leadership development, fostering empowerment, transparency, and inclusive leadership.

* Oversee all HR functions, including talent acquisition, compensation and benefits, learning & development, performance management, and talent retention.

* Drive initiatives for employee engagement, organizational development, and diversity, equity, and inclusion.

* Leverage HR analytics for data-driven decisions and employee experience enhancement.

* Develop organizational processes and policies aligned with best practices.

* Ensure efficient and effective service delivery across programs.

* Provide leadership and management of Peepul’s central operational functions (HR, IT, Facilities, Governance).

**Qualifications and Requirements:**

* Master’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related discipline.

* 8-10 years of experience in Human Resources, ideally in the development sector or similar dynamic environments.

* At least 2 years in a leadership role with hands-on experience managing the full employee lifecycle.

* Strong background in HR strategy development and execution, with the ability to balance strategic and operational leadership.

* Exceptional problem-solving and prioritization abilities.

* Proven capacity to manage complex HR functions while supporting organizational goals.

* Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and organizational tools (e.g., MS Teams, Outlook, OneDrive).

* Ability to foster collaboration and inspire high-performing teams.

* Fluency in English and Hindi.