Human Resources Consultant

Job Description Terms of Reference Job Title: Consultant HR & Safeguarding Department: Human Resource Reporting to: Director HR & Admin Location: National Support Office, Delhi Contract duration: 6 months About Bal Raksha Bharat Bal Raksha Bharat (also known as Save the Children) is India's leading independent child rights organisation. It is a member of Save the Children movement that operates globally with the mission to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and achieve immediate and lasting changes in their lives. We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030: No child dies from preventable causes before their fifth birthday All children learn from a quality basic education and Violence against children is no longer tolerated We run programmes in the remotest corners of India and urban areas in the areas of Health & Nutrition, Education, Child Protection and Livelihood & Economic Wellbeing in order to facilitate quality education, healthcare and protection from harm and abuse and life-saving aid during emergencies to children. ROLE PURPOSE The position is temporary 6-month maternity coverfor theSenior Manager HR & Safeguardingposition. The role entails the oversight and execution of key Human Resources initiatives, including Compensation and Benefits, PMS and Safeguarding. KEY DELIVERABLES Compensation & Benefits Management: Oversee the end-to-end payroll and benefits process, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements. Regularly review and update processes to maintain adherence to legal standards. Prepare and monitor the People Budget on a monthly basis and share performance updates with senior leadership. HRIS Implementation: Lead the full-cycle implementation of the Human Resource Information System (HRIS), including system configuration, data migration, process mapping, testing, and user training. Ensure seamless integration with existing systems and drive adoption across all departments in alignment with HR and organizational objectives. Performance Management System (PMS): Manage the complete PMS cyclegoal setting, performance reviews (mid-year and end-year), ratings calibration, and issuance of performance-related letters. Ensure process consistency, transparency, and timely completion in alignment with organizational performance goals. Employee File Management: Ensure all employee records, including documentation for current and exited employees, are complete, accurate, and audit-compliant. Finalize the review and update of files effective from January 2025, ensuring full completion by the defined timeline. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE Post Graduate in Human Resources or MBA in HR 6-8 years of relevant experience KEY COMPETENCIES Technical competencies: Proficient in utilizing & managing HRIS Payroll administration and statutory compliance management (PF, ESIC, gratuity, etc.) HR budgeting and cost optimization Performance management systems (goal setting, appraisal cycles, competency mapping) Experience in Safeguarding Policy Implementation Generic Competencies Being the Voice of Children: Utilises being part of a global movement to promote change in the policy and public sphere on child related issues Advancing Equality & Inclusion: Drives an enabling environment for gender equality and inclusion, and prioritising the most deprived and marginalised children Builds & Strengthens Partnerships: Inspires others to embrace the values and principles that underpin partnerships and the localisation agenda Child Rights: Promotes the rights of children in own work and in work with colleagues and peers Equal Opportunities Bal Raksha Bharat aims to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applications irrespective of age, race, color, gender, disability, sexual orientation, religion, belief or creed. Women candidates are encouraged to apply. Child Safeguarding We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. Safeguarding our Staff The post holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the BRB's anti-harassment policy.