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Senior Manager-Human Resources, India

Please note that this is a nationally recruited vacancy currently open in India. Occupant of the position will be based in New Delhi.

CIMMYT seeks a motivated candidate to manage the services and administration of Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) in India. The highest priority is to deliver world class HR Services to the NRS in a cost-effective manner.

Location: New Delhi.

The focus is on delivery of all HR services policy and guidelines. The major HR services include the administration of salary and benefits, recruitment, on-boarding, performance management, off-boarding, career development, and problem solving.

The responsibilities include, but are not limited, to the following:

* Manage and coordinate the recruitment process of staff and national consultants
* Manage the employment contracting and renewal process ensuring compliance to established policies and procedures
* Manage induction for NRS and Internationally Recruited Staff
* Coordinate with Government bodies as required
* Manage On-boarding and Off-boarding
* Manage payroll, insurance and other benefits
* Coordinate performance management and appraisal process
* Resolve staff complaints, disciplinary and grievance procedures
* Review and propose policy and process improvements
* Support process automation and continuous improvement efforts
* Maintain filing systems, HR database related to NRS and local benefits of IRS
* Support reviews and audits
* Provide regular and special reports and analyses

Experience / Competencies

* Master’s degree in Human Resource Management, Personnel Management, or in social sciences. A degree in law will be an advantage
* Minimum of 10 years progressive leadership experience in Human Resources positions
* Experience in an international organization preferred
* Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
* Broad knowledge and experience in employment law, compensation, organizational planning, organization development, employee relations, safety, and training and development
* Demonstrated ability to serve as a successful participant on the country / regional management team that provides leadership and direction
* Experience in the administration of compensation and benefit program
* Excellent interpersonal and coaching skills
* Strong staff relation skills including conflict resolution and facilitation
* Proficiency in MS Office and in at least one corporate HR system


The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center, known by its Spanish acronym, CIMMYT® , is a not-for-profit research and training organization with partners in over 100 countries. The center works to sustainably increase the productivity of maize and wheat systems and thus ensure global food security and reduce poverty. For further details please go to: CGIAR.

This a Nationally Recruited Staff position for an initial term of three years, renewable based on performance and strategic needs. CIMMYT offers an attractive remuneration package including Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, Transport allowance, Provident Fund, Medical insurance, etc.

Apply:
• Online via CIMMYT. Please complete the online application, including your cover letter, competencies and experience for the position, and a detailed CV/resume.

• By email : Send a cover letter and your detailed CV/resume to Nellooli Rajasekharan, Director, International Human Resources at nrsrecruitment@cgiar.orgThis e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with the position number 112 in the subject line.

CIMMYT is an equal opportunity employer. It fosters a multicultural work environment that values gender equality, teamwork, and respect for diversity. Women are encouraged to apply.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Application deadline is September 30, 2012.