Senior Manager, People & Culture

About the role

EAII Advisors, Evidence Action’s technical partner in India, supports state governments in delivering evidence-based public health programs to improve community wellbeing. This Senior Manager role leads the People & Culture team, overseeing HR operations, payroll, compliance, and talent management across multiple states. The position is based in New Delhi, India, with a hybrid work model.

What you’ll do

• Partner with senior leadership to align HR strategies with organizational goals and support employee engagement
• Lead HR operations ensuring compliance with labor laws, internal policies, and best practices across all states
• Manage end-to-end payroll process for all employees, ensuring accurate and timely execution
• Oversee employee relations, including fair conflict resolution, grievance handling, and disciplinary processes
• Own and manage Total Rewards, including compensation structuring, benchmarking, and benefits management
• Drive process improvement and analytics using data-driven insights to streamline workflows
• Lead performance management, goal setting, feedback cycles, and development plans
• Develop and implement training programs and employee reward and recognition initiatives

What you’ll bring

• Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology or related field
• Minimum 12 years of proven experience in HR management roles
• Experience in payroll, labour law compliances, employee relations, talent management, and HR operations

Skills

Education

Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology or a related field.