HR Manager

Job Description

HR Manager (Full-Time)

IORA Ecological Solutions Pvt. Ltd.

Location: New Delhi

• About IORA
  
  

IORA Ecological Solutions Pvt. Ltd. is a multidisciplinary environmental advisory and project implementation company working across conservation, climate change, carbon finance, ecosystem restoration, and sustainable development. IORA operates in a project-driven, impact-oriented environment, engaging with governments, multilateral agencies, NGOs and private sector clients.

IORA seeks to appoint a full-time HR Manager who will take end-to-end responsibility for the HR function, strengthen and institutionalise existing HR systems and policies, lead day-to-day HR operations, and mentor other HR colleagues.

• Role Purpose
  
  

The HR Manager Will

• Lead, manage and continuously strengthen all aspects of the HR function at IORA.
• Ensure effective implementation and consistent application of HR systems, policies and processes.
• Provide strategic and operational HR support to senior management and staff.
• Build internal HR capacity by mentoring and guiding HR colleagues.
• Support organisational performance, compliance and staff engagement.
• Key Responsibilities
• HR Leadership and Governance
• Serve as the overall lead for Human Resources at IORA.
• Provide leadership on people-related matters, workforce planning and organisational culture.
• Ensure HR governance, transparency and accountability across the organisation.
• HR Systems and Operations
• Take end-to-end responsibility for HR systems and operational processes.
• Strengthen and institutionalise systems covering recruitment, onboarding, performance management, employee lifecycle management, leave and attendance, learning and development, employee relations, and disciplinary processes.
• Ensure systems are consistently applied, clearly documented and aligned with organisational needs.
• Identify and address operational gaps and risks.
• Policy Development and Enforcement
• Review, refine, update, consolidate and enforce HR policies and SOPs
• Ensure policies are legally compliant and consistently implemented.
• Lead internal communication and orientation on HR policies and SOPs
• Support management in fair and transparent application of policies.
• Onboarding and Offboarding
• Own and implement standardised onboarding and offboarding manuals.
• Ensure effective induction, knowledge transfer, exit processes and statutory compliance.
• Performance Management and Talent Development
• Manage performance management processes, including objective setting and review cycles.
• Support managers in performance discussions and development planning.
• Identify organisational learning and capacity-building needs.
• Lead implementation of employee engagement initiatives, including structured internal buddy and mentoring programmes.
• HR Advisory and Employee Relations
• Provide timely, balanced and professional HR advice to staff and management.
• Proactively manage employee relations matters to maintain a healthy and respectful workplace.
• Team Leadership and Mentoring
• Mentor and guide HR colleagues.
• Delegate responsibilities appropriately while maintaining oversight and quality standards.
• Establish clear standard operating procedures (SOPs), templates and documentation.
• Key Deliverables
• Strengthened and consistently applied HR systems across the employee lifecycle.
• Updated and consolidated HR policy manual / employee handbook.
• Operational onboarding and offboarding manuals in active use.
• Clear SOPs and HR documentation.
• Effective performance management processes implemented across teams.
• Demonstrable improvement in HR team capability and confidence.
• Periodic HR updates and reports to the CEO/COO.
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Effective and timely management of HR operations with minimal escalation.
• Consistent application and enforcement of HR policies and systems.
• Successful implementation and use of onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Quality, clarity and usability of HR documentation and SOPs.
• Improved capability and independence of HR colleagues.
• Positive trends in employee engagement, compliance and workplace conduct.
• Essential Qualifications
• Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration (HR), Organisational Development, or a related field.
• Additional professional qualifications or certifications in HR management, labour law or organisational development would be advantageous.
• Essential Experience
• 810 years of progressive HR experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading HR functions in private sector, consulting, professional services, or mission-driven organisations.
• Proven experience strengthening and institutionalising HR systems and policies.
• Experience managing performance management processes and employee relations matters.
• Strong understanding of Indian labour laws and statutory compliance requirements.
• Experience mentoring or supervising HR team members.
• Core Competencies
• Strategic thinking combined with strong operational execution capability.
• High professional integrity and discretion.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage complexity in a project-driven organisation.
• Sound judgement in employee relations and policy enforcement.
• Structured, process-oriented and detail-focused approach.
• Leadership presence with the ability to build trust and credibility.
• Reporting
  
  

The HR Manager will report to the CEO through the COO and will work closely with senior management, HR colleagues and functional heads.

• Employment Terms
• Full-time position.
• Location: New Delhi.
• Compensation commensurate with experience and qualifications.