Assistant, People Operations

locations

India - Main - New Delhi

time type

Full time

posted on

Posted Today

job requisition id

R-03403

World Change Starts with Educated Children® 

World Change Starts with Educated Children®

IMPORTANT: All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the country where the position is located. Room to Read is not able to provide sponsorship.

Position Overview:

Primary responsibilities are tactical in nature, involving the implementation and administration of HRIS/Workday, POSH processes, Performance Management Support, Employee Orientation and Induction, Employee Engagement support and Learning & Development support. This position reports to the Sr. Manager, People Operations. The following duties are exemplary of the type of tasks that may be assigned at the discretion of the Director, People Operations.

Responsibilities:

Workday HRIS End-to-End Management:

• Manage end-to-end employee lifecycle transactions in the HRIS, including creation of employee IDs and onboarding of new joiners.

• Create and manage Supervisory Organizations and ensure accurate organizational structures in the system.

• Process and update employee transfers, reporting changes, terminations, and other employee movements.

• Process Leaves of Absence, including maternity, paternity, and other applicable leaves.

• Conduct monthly HRIS audits to identify discrepancies, ensure data accuracy, and maintain up-to-date employee records.

• Ensure timely and accurate HRIS updates in line with organizational policies and processes.

POSH Process Management:

• Manage and coordinate the end-to-end POSH (Prevention of Sexual Harassment) process across the organization in accordance with the POSH Act and organizational policies.

• Coordinate with the Internal Committee (IC) and relevant stakeholders for POSH-related processes, including complaint management, documentation, meetings, and proceedings.

• Support the planning and coordination of POSH awareness sessions, IC orientations, and employee sensitization programs.

• Maintain confidential POSH records, documentation, and reports while ensuring timely and appropriate follow-up on cases and related processes.

• Support periodic compliance activities and ensure adherence to statutory and organizational POSH requirements.

Employee Orientation & Induction Management:

• Plan, coordinate, and conduct employee orientations and induction programs for new joiners across the organization.

• Coordinate with relevant departments and stakeholders to ensure timely completion of functional, organizational, and policy-related orientations.

• Schedule and facilitate virtual and in-person induction sessions and track completion of mandatory onboarding activities.

• Gather feedback and continuously improve the orientation and induction process based on employee and stakeholder inputs.

Annual Performance Management & Promotion Support:

• Support and coordinate the end-to-end annual performance appraisal process across the organization.

• Coordinate with managers, employees, and relevant stakeholders to ensure timely completion of goal setting, performance reviews, evaluations, and final ratings.

• Maintain and update performance-related records and HRIS data throughout the appraisal cycle.

• Support the communication and implementation of appraisal outcomes, including salary revisions, promotions, and related HR actions.

• Monitor timelines, follow up on pending activities, and ensure the appraisal process is completed accurately and within defined timelines.

L & D Support:

• Provide backend and logistical support for learning and development programs across the organization.

• Coordinate with facilitators, participants, and relevant stakeholders for scheduling and smooth execution of training programs.

• Manage training calendars, participant lists, invitations, attendance, and completion records.

• Support the coordination of training venues, virtual meeting links, materials, and other logistical requirements.

• Maintain and update training-related data, records, and documentation.

• Support communication and follow-up with employees to ensure timely completion of assigned learning programs.

Employee Engagement Support:

• Plan and organize employee engagement activities across all states, in both virtual and in-person formats.

• Coordinate and facilitate Town Halls and direct management communication forums to promote transparent communication between employees and leadership.

• Support the planning and execution of the Annual Awards Ceremony across all states, including coordination with state teams and relevant stakeholders.

• Provide end-to-end coordination and logistical support for organizational events, ensuring smooth execution within defined timelines.

• Develop innovative and inclusive engagement initiatives aligned with organizational objectives and employee needs.

• Coordinate event communication, participation, feedback, and post-event activities to enhance the overall employee experience.

• Support in conducting 2-3 internal surveys (GPTW, ESS) annually.

Other support to People Operations:

• Operate within the HR Budget and monitor spending monthly.

• Ensure that the organizations and the employee’s interests are protected, and the policies/ practices of the organization are legally compliant.

• Manage the audits related to people operations.

• Review employee appeals through compliant procedure.

• Extend any other support people operations team may need.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Demonstrated ability to design and implement Human Resources programs and initiatives, preferably in the development sector.

• Bachelor’s degree with minimum of 1-2 years of professional experience in HR position.

• General knowledge of the principles and practices of personnel administration.

• Demonstrated strategic approach to HR with the ability and willingness to also execute the tactical elements of the job.

• Ability to work within narrowly defined objectives under general supervision

• Ability to effectively address well defined problems of moderate complexity and complete moderately complex assignments.

Compensation:    

         

Room to Read offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits. Benefits include a thirteenth month bonus, health insurance and a retirement plan. The non-monetary compensation includes a unique opportunity to be part of an innovative, meaningful, and rapidly growing organization that is changing transforming the lives of millions of children in developing countries on literacy and gender equality in education.

Room to Read is a child-safe organization.

Read is a child-safe organization; all personnel must adhere to Room to Read’s Child Protection Policy, Child Protection Code of Conduct and Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) Policy.

Room to Read is an equal opportunity employer committed to identifying and developing the skills and leadership of people from diverse backgrounds.

Child Protection Principles

Child Protection Principles

• Room to Read is committed to the education and welfare of children and protecting them from abuse and exploitation
• Room to Read has zero tolerance for child abuse and exploitation.
• All children have the right to be free from abuse and exploitation, including neglect, maltreatment, and physical, mental or sexual violence, injury or abuse.
• All children should be treated with respect and dignity.
• The well-being of the child is Room to Read’s first priority when dealing with all identified or suspected cases of child abuse.
• Room to Read shall integrate child protection into all its organizational strategies, structures and work practices.

Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) Principles

Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) Principles

• Room to Read Representatives must create and maintain an environment that prevents sexual exploitation and sexual abuse.
• Room to Read has zero tolerance for adult sexual exploitation and abuse.
• Sexual exploitation and abuse are serious violations of fundamental human rights and will not be accepted or tolerated.
• All adults should be treated with respect and dignity.
• Room to Read implements a survivor-centered approach, putting the survivor’s rights and dignity at the forefront.
• Survivors referred to available professional assistance (e.g. mental health counselling), upon consent.

About Room to Read:   

Founded in 2000 on the belief that World Change Starts with Educated Children®, Room to Read envisions a world free from illiteracy and gender inequality, where all children have room to read, learn and grow – creating lasting change. Through our Literacy Portfolio, we train and coach teachers of the early grades in literacy instruction; create and publish quality books and curricular materials in local languages; and establish children’s libraries filled with diverse children’s books that can be enjoyed at school and home. Our Gender Equality Portfolio supports adolescents, particularly girls, in developing life skills that promote gender equality, helping them to pursue lifelong learning and make informed decisions.

We support young people of all genders to overcome gender biases and build the knowledge and skills to create a gender-equal world. Room to Read collaborates with local communities, partner organizations, publishers, and governments to test and implement innovative models that can be integrated into the education system to deliver positive outcomes for children at scale. To date, Room to Read has benefited more than 50 million children in 28 countries.

Learn more at www.roomtoread.org.