Manager - Organizational Development, Human Resources.
Who we are and what we do?
WRI India, an independent charity legally registered as the India Resources Trust, provides objective information and practical proposals to foster environmentally sound and socially equitable development. Our work focuses on building sustainable and livable cities and working towards a low carbon economy. Through research, and recommendations, WRI India puts ideas into action to build transformative solutions to protect the earth, promote livelihoods, and enhance human well-being. The India Resources Trust has a license from WRI to use the trademark “WRI India”.
WRI India has the capacity to convene important partners, and create strategic partnerships with governments, business, foundations, civil society organisations, institutes and NGOs, to expand solutions that can bring game-changing results for the sustainable management of natural resources in India.
We are inspired by and associated with World Resources Institute (WRI), a global research organisation. Over 150 researchers are working with WRI India in our offices at Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru.
About your role:
As an Organizational Development Specialist, we seek a dedicated individual with an inclusive attitude to join our team. The person in this position is responsible for designing initiatives and tools to drive performance management, development planning, succession planning, engagement, and culture change across the enterprise. The candidate would work with others and leadership on organizational effectiveness issues.
At this level, the individual applies in-depth professional knowledge independently to resolve challenges / conduct research / complete complex tasks. Serves as a trusted 'go-to' person. Acquires skills to perform complex tasks and advises on internal processes. Understands the program/project/process cycles and applies those concepts in solving most complex problems independently. Is expected to make independent decisions in some complex situations. Keeps track of information and communicates trends and patterns in data to assist in decision-making.
How you day will unfold:
- To develop and/or execute engagement surveys to collect valuable information and evaluate the degree of engagement among employees.
- To do this, offer data and analytical assistance by doing research, data mining, distilling information, and effectively communicating results pertinent to existing talent management procedures.
- Develop and facilitate training tools and/or resources relevant to current talent management processes.
- Research, identify, and provide best practices relevant to talent and organization development processes.
- Identify and prioritize organizational requirements and gaps using competency validation, profiling, and other needs assessment methodologies.
- Collaborate with HR Partners and Business Leaders to implement processes and provide tools/resources readily adaptable to support talent and organization development.
- Collaborate extensively with HR Business Partners and Program Leads to effectively address and meet staff's performance management, learning, and development requirements.
- Effectively collaborate with different functions and leadership for Succession Planning, HR Risk Management, Culture.
Qualifications and requirements we seek:
- Master’s Degree in I/O Psychology or Organizational Development, or MBA equivalent.
- Certification or experience in change management
- 7-10 years’ experience in a related field
- Experience and knowledge of organizational behavior, organization design, and training and development techniques
- Experienced with complex database management skills and extensive data.
- Strong Project Management experience
- Strong presentation and facilitation skills
- Critical thinker takes the initiative and is action oriented.
- Team player and skilled at building relationships.
Salary and Benefits: INR 15,00,000 to INR 18,00,000 CTC per annum
Salary shall be commensurate with experience and skills. WRI offers a comprehensive benefits package.
Duration: 1 year (extendable based on performance and project requirements)
Location: New Delhi, India
Start Date: At the earliest.
List of Documents to be attached:
- Cover Letter (outlining your interest and suitability for the position)
- Resume
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) @WRI India
WRI India values and promotes diversity, equity and inclusion across all areas of our work and workforce. Integrating these values into our actions fosters a progressive and collaborative culture and can also enhance our impact. It is our responsibility to create a welcoming working environment for people of diverse cultures, backgrounds and experience to learn together. We are responsible for fostering a safe and inclusive workplace where questions, concerns and information about diversity, equity and inclusion are part of our ongoing dialogue and development.
Learn more about WRI India’s commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). Click Here
People-centric to the core:
We keep our people at the centre of everything we do - from a welcoming work environment to benefits and a culture that encourages staff to stay healthy, happy, engaged, and growing.
Some of the non-monetary benefits that our staff get:
Health benefits: We cover health insurance for you and your loved ones for up to INR 8 lakhs
Term Insurance: Our term insurance policy covers life coverage of 50 lakhs per staff member
Employee Assistance program: Promoting mental well-being and supporting staff in achieving a satisfying work-life balance
Health & Nutrition: Personalized diet recommendation from a certified dietitian based on the physical health condition and lifestyle.
Flexible work schedule: Alternative work arrangements for all who are eligible based on their job.
Learning culture: Workshops and trainings to empower staff, encourage new learning opportunities.
Rest and Recharge weeks: We encourage staff to take time off to rest, rejuvenate, upskill, and pursue their interests.
Our leave policy: Avail personal time off at 36 per year, along with public holidays, maternity, paternity, and adoption leaves.
Equal employment @WRI India
We believe in equal employment, it is our policy to recruit, and provide opportunities for advancement in all job classifications without regard to caste, religion, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, parental status, or disability.
