Human Resources Manager

Job Title: HR Manager

Department: Human Resources

Reports To: Chief Operating Officer

Location: Mumbai (Goregaon) | On-site

Employment Type: Full-time

About Veruschka Foundation

Veruschka Foundation empowers persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities (PwIDDs) to become contributing members of society through the power of food. The organisation focuses on awareness to promote inclusion, life and market skills development, and sustainable livelihood opportunities through mainstream employment, micro-entrepreneurship, and supported employment.

Website: https://theveruschkafoundation.org

Purpose of the Role

The HR Manager will lead and strengthen Veruschka Foundation's people function by building effective HR systems, fostering a strong organisational culture and ensuring smooth employee lifecycle management across the organisation.

The role requires a strategic yet hands-on HR professional who can support organisational growth through talent acquisition, employee engagement, compliance, performance management and people development while nurturing an inclusive and mission-aligned workplace culture.

Key Responsibilities

The HR Manager will be responsible for building and executing key HR processes aligned with the organisation's strategic goals and KPIs:

1. Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

● Manage end-to-end recruitment processes including job postings, candidate sourcing, screening, interviews, and onboarding

● Coordinate with department heads to understand staffing needs and role requirements

● Maintain a strong pipeline of candidates through recruitment agencies, job portals, and referrals

● Ensure a smooth and professional candidate experience throughout the hiring process

2. Employee Lifecycle Management

• Manage employee onboarding and orientation processes

• Maintain employee records, documentation, and HR databases

• Support probation reviews, confirmations, and contract renewals

• Facilitate employee exits, clearances, and exit interviews

3. HR Policies & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with organisational policies, labour laws, and statutory requirements

• Maintain employee documentation including contracts, leave records, and HR files

• Support implementation and periodic review of HR policies and SOPs

4. Performance Management & HR Systems

• Coordinate performance review cycles and maintain performance documentation

• Support development of job descriptions, KRAs, and appraisal frameworks

• Maintain HR data and generate reports to support leadership decision-making

5. Employee Engagement & Culture

• Support initiatives that strengthen employee engagement and organisational culture

• Coordinate team-building activities, learning sessions, and internal events

• Act as a point of contact for employee queries and HR-related support

6. Learning & Development

• Identify training and development needs across teams

• Coordinate internal and external capacity-building programmes

• Support professional development initiatives for staff members

Key Result Areas (KRAs)

1. Recruitment & Workforce Effectiveness

• Timely closure of open positions across departments

• Improved quality of hires and employee retention

• Strong onboarding and employee integration processes

2. Performance Management & Employee Growth

• Successful implementation of appraisal and KRA systems

• Improved employee performance tracking and development planning

• Increased participation in learning and development initiatives

3. HR Operations & Compliance

• Accurate and organised HR documentation and employee records

• Compliance with labour laws, policies, and audit requirements

• Efficient HR operations and process management

4. Employee Engagement & Culture

• Positive employee engagement and workplace satisfaction

• Effective implementation of culture-building initiatives

• Strong communication and collaboration across teams

5. HR Systems & Organisational Strengthening

• Development of scalable HR systems and policies

• Improved process efficiency and people operations management

• Strengthened organisational capacity through effective HR practices

Key Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field

• MBA / Postgraduate qualification in HR preferred

Experience

• 5–8 years of relevant HR experience

• Experience in recruitment, performance management, employee engagement, and HR operations

• Prior experience in NGOs, social enterprises, startups, or growing organisations preferred

Skills and Knowledge

• Strong leadership and people management skills

• Knowledge of HR operations, labour laws and compliance

• Excellent interpersonal, communication and conflict-resolution skills

• Strong organisational and process-building abilities

• Ability to balance strategic thinking with operational execution

• High level of professionalism, confidentiality and empathy

Candidate Attitude and Mindset

• Strong alignment with inclusion, equity, and social impact values

• Proactive and solution-oriented approach

• Ownership-driven with strong accountability

• Collaborative and approachable leadership style

• Comfortable working in evolving and fast-paced environment

Collaboration and Stakeholder Interaction

The HR Manager will work closely with:

• Chief Operating Officer & Chief Executive Officer

• Programme Managers and Department Heads

• HR, Finance & Operations teams

• External consultants, recruitment partners and compliance vendors

Why Join Veruschka Foundation

At Veruschka Foundation, we empower people with intellectual and developmental disabilities through a unique culinary-based model that blends disability advocacy, skill-building, and livelihood creation. As we grow, we offer our team:

● Mission-driven Work: Be part of a purpose-led organisation creating meaningful social impact

● Learning & Development: Opportunities to grow and build systems in a scaling organisation

● Collaborative Culture: Inclusive, supportive, and diverse workplace

● Professional Growth: Opportunities to take ownership and shape organisational processes

● Wellbeing Focus: Structured downtime and a healthy work–life balance

● People-first Environment: Open-door leadership and strong team culture