Manager of People & Culture

Position Objective:
The Manager of People & Culture will play a supportive role to the Senior Director of People & Culture in managing and strengthening core PETA India human resources operations and creating and maintaining a positive recruitment, onboarding and workplace environment. Specifically, the Manager will lead day-to-day human resources operations while working collaboratively with the Senior Director to drive strategic People & Culture initiatives across the organization.

Term of Employment:

Full-time

Reports To:

Senior Director of People & Culture

Location:

Mumbai (preferred) or Delhi

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

Talent Acquisition & Assessment – Manage the end-to-end recruitment process—including advertising and sourcing, initial assessment, coordination with hiring managers, selection procedures and onboarding—ensuring a fair, inclusive, and strategic approach that attracts high-quality talent aligned with organizational goals and complies with all relevant policies and standards.
Onboarding & Induction – Facilitate a smooth and structured onboarding process for all new hires, including orientation on human resources (HR) policies, organizational procedures, and departmental integration in coordination with line managers/department heads to ensure onboarding is aligned with team expectations.
HR Process & Systems Management – Maintain adherence to HR systems and processes to ensure they are executed accurately, efficiently, and without errors.
Employee Exit Management – Manage the complete offboarding process including conducting exit interviews, ensuring organizational compliance, and supporting department heads during employee exits.
HR Policy Development & Documentation – Monitor and suggest updates to HR policies based on operational observations and evolving law requirements or organizational needs. Document findings and recommendations to inform future policy development.
Strategic HR Partnership – Collaborate with the Senior Director of People & Culture to assess HR needs, challenges, and opportunities, and implement initiatives that address these areas and contribute to a positive, engaged work culture.
Employee Grievance Handling – Address employee concerns and grievances where requested by the Senior Director of People & Culture in collaboration with the line manager/department head.
Employee Engagement – Promote employee engagement through regular interactions and programs with staff at PETA India offices, in coordination with the Senior Director of People & Culture.
HR Analytics & Reporting – Partner with the Senior Director of People & Culture to analyze key HR metrics such as performance, turnover, and retention.
HR Systems Maintenance – Conduct monthly audits of the HR system (e.g., Zoho) to ensure it remains accurate, up-to-date, and reflects current HR records and processes.
Regulatory Compliance & Advisory – Ensure HR practices are compliant with applicable labour laws, industry regulations, and internal policies.
Training & Development – Work with the Senior Director of People & Culture to develop, organise and deliver training programs that enhance employee skills and managerial effectiveness.
Continuous Improvement & Innovation – Stay abreast of the latest HR trends, tools, and best practices and proactively recommend process enhancements and innovative solutions to strengthen HR functions.
Additional Responsibilities – Undertake any other duties as assigned to support HR function and overall organizational needs.

Qualifications:

Minimum eight years of professional experience with previous management experience
Two plus years’ management experience a plus
Ability to make sound, independent judgements
Ability to manage multiple projects
Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
Proven proactive approach to work, identifying problems and implementing solutions
Proven ability to meet deadlines and independently see projects through to completion
Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills
Proven written and verbal communication skills
Knowledge of animal rights issues and campaigns
Adherence to a vegan lifestyle
Fluency in written and verbal Hindi and English
Commitment to the objectives of the organisation