Assistant – People Operations in New Delhi | Room to Read

Room to Read

Room to Read works to build a world where all children can read, learn and decide their own future. The organisation runs literacy programmes in primary schools and supports girls to stay in school and finish their education. It works alongside governments, teachers, families and communities across India and other countries, reaching millions of children. Its work centres on two things: children who can read well, and girls who can complete secondary school with the confidence and skills to make their own choices. This role sits within Room to Read's People Operations team, which runs the systems, records and employee programmes that keep staff across India supported.

Role

This is a hands-on People Operations role for someone who enjoys getting the details right. You will keep employee records accurate in Workday, run the POSH process with care and confidentiality, welcome new joiners through induction, and support the annual appraisal cycle, learning programmes and staff engagement activities across states. You report to the Sr. Manager, People Operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full employee lifecycle in Workday, including employee IDs, onboarding, transfers, reporting changes and exits.
• Create and maintain Supervisory Organizations so the organisational structure stays accurate in the system.
• Process leaves of absence, including maternity, paternity and other applicable leaves.
• Run monthly HRIS audits to find discrepancies, correct data and keep employee records current.
• Coordinate the end-to-end POSH process in line with the POSH Act and organisational policy, working with the Internal Committee on complaints, documentation, meetings and proceedings.
• Maintain confidential POSH records and support awareness sessions, IC orientations and staff sensitisation programmes.
• Plan and conduct induction and orientation for new joiners, both virtual and in person, and track completion of mandatory onboarding steps.
• Support the annual performance appraisal cycle: goal setting, reviews, ratings, records, and communication of outcomes such as promotions and salary revisions.
• Provide logistical support for learning and development programmes, including calendars, participant lists, invitations, attendance and training records.
• Plan and run employee engagement activities across all states, including Town Halls, the Annual Awards Ceremony and other organisational events.
• Support 2-3 internal surveys each year, such as GPTW and ESS, and follow up on feedback.
• Track spending against the HR budget monthly, manage People Operations audits and review employee appeals through the proper procedure.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of professional experience in an HR position.
• Demonstrated ability to design and implement HR programmes and initiatives, preferably in the development sector.
• General knowledge of the principles and practices of personnel administration.
• A strategic approach to HR, along with the willingness to do the tactical, day-to-day execution the role calls for.
• Ability to work within narrowly defined objectives under general supervision.
• Ability to address well defined problems of moderate complexity and complete moderately complex assignments.
• Comfort working in an HRIS, with Workday experience an advantage.
• Careful handling of confidential information, especially POSH records and employee data.
• Strong coordination and follow-up skills across multiple teams and states.
• Attention to detail in record keeping, audits and data accuracy.
• Clear written and spoken communication for induction sessions, Town Halls and staff communication.
• Willingness to work on-site in New Delhi.
• Commitment to Room to Read's Child Protection Policy and Child Protection Code of Conduct, which all personnel are expected to follow.

Benefits

• Thirteenth month bonus.
• Health insurance.
• Retirement plan.
• A competitive salary with a full benefits package.
• The chance to work in an innovative, growing organisation whose work changes the lives of millions of children through literacy and gender equality in education.
• Exposure across the whole People Operations function: HRIS, compliance, performance, learning and engagement.

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