Senior Manager – HR and Admin

1. POSITION VACANT: Senior Manager HR and Admin, The Global Alliance for Mass Entrepreneurship (GAME), Bangalore

2. ORGANIZATIONAL BACKGROUND:

The Global Alliance for Mass Entrepreneurship ( GAME ) is an alliance of partners unleashing the job creation potential of every entrepreneur in India. GAME believes that for India to prosper (" Viksit Bharat "), the proliferation of

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is essential. A key component of such locations is a healthy entrepreneurship ecosystem that supports the creation of widespread and decentralized entrepreneurshipMass Entrepreneurshipresulting in distributed jobs, livelihoods, and prosperity.

Through action driven coalitions around key themes such as ease of doing small business, access to finance, MSME acceleration and more, GAME hopes to develop an ecosystem that encourages and enables entrepreneurship. The alliance operates through partner organisations, across policy, civil society, academia, and the private sector generating fresh insights, opportunity zones, new ideas, innovative technologies, and scalable actions. GAME believes that solving hard problems requires collective effort, and the organization serves to guide and enable collective impact.

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3. JOB DESCRIPTION/ RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Senior Manager - HR and Admin (SM-HRA) shall be responsible for leading the human resources function and ensuring alignment between HR strategies and organizational goals.

This role requires a strategic thinker with a strong operational grip to support the organizations growth, build a strong people-centric culture, and ensure compliance with statutory regulations and management of administration of the office.

Key Job Responsibilities

(A) Strategic HR Leadership:

(1) Design and implement HR strategies aligned with the organizations vision, mission, and values;

(2) Contribute to organizational development and workforce planning.

(B) Talent Acquisition and Onboarding:

(1) Manage end-to-end recruitment processes for all levels;

(2) Build partnerships with job boards, academic institutions, and volunteer platforms;

(3) Manage onboarding and induction programs for new staff.

(C) Employee Engagement and Development:

(1) Lead performance management processes, feedback systems, and goal setting;

(2) Identify training and development needs; coordinate learning programs and workshops;

(3) Drive employee engagement through initiatives, surveys, and recognition programs.

(D) Policy Development and Compliance:

(1) Develop, review, and update HR policies and procedures;

(2) Ensure compliance with Indian labour laws and NGO-specific legal frameworks (FCRA, POSH, etc.);

(3) Manage audits, statutory filings, and HR documentation.

(E) Compensation and Benefits:

(1) Design fair and competitive compensation structures, in line with the non-profit sector;

(2) Manage payroll processing, employee benefits, and leave administration.

(F) Conflict Resolution and Grievance Redressal:

(1) Act as a key resource in resolving workplace conflicts and managing employee grievances;

(2) Ensure a safe and respectful workplace for all employees and volunteers.

(G) Exit Management:

(1) Ensure smooth exit process for separating staff by coordinating with various departments;

(2) Manage timely final settlements and exit documents.

(H) Office Administration:

(1) General office administration and office space management;

(2) Administration related compliances.

5. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES:

Qualifications and Experience:

(1) Applicants must have a masters degree in Human Resources, Social Work, Business Administration, or related field;

(2) Minimum 8 to 12 years of HR and Admin experience, preferably in the development/ non-profit sector;

(3) Deep understanding of Indian labour laws and HR best practices;

(4) Experience in building HR systems in growing organizations;

(5) Experience working in multicultural environments;

(6) Familiarity with tools like Zoho People;

(7) Knowledge of FCRA, CSR regulations, or working with international donors.

Skills and Competencies:

(1) Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;

(2) Strong leadership, facilitation, and decision-making abilities;

(3) Empathetic, ethical, and mission-driven;

(4) Ability to work in diverse teams and manage multiple stakeholders.

6. COMPENSATION OFFERED:

Gross compensation budgeted for the position is attractive. The offer made to the selected candidate shall be commensurate with qualifications, experience, and salary history.