Note: This role is intended for professionals who are seeking to build a long-term career in the nonprofit and animal welfare and animal rights sector, not those looking for a temporary transition from corporate HR.
A genuine passion for animal welfare and animal rights; and alignment with our mission are essential for success in this role. Candidates who do not have a sincere interest in animal welfare, animal rights, social impact, and purpose-driven work are encouraged NOT to apply, as mission alignment will be a key consideration throughout the selection process.
Position: Human Resources Manager
Reports To: Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO)
Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka (On-site)
Employment Type: Full-Time
About Sarvoham:
Sarvoham is an animal welfare organization dedicated to rescuing, treating, rehabilitating, and protecting injured, abandoned, abused, and vulnerable street animals. Our work extends beyond rescue—we strive to build a compassionate society through ethical leadership, education, community engagement, and advocacy.
We are looking for an experienced, compassionate, and highly organized HR Manager who can build and strengthen our people practices while ensuring that our culture remains aligned with our mission and values.
Position Summary:
The HR Manager will lead all human resources functions across the organization, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, compliance, payroll coordination, learning & development, HR operations, and organizational culture.
This role requires someone who can balance empathy with accountability while supporting both operational excellence and employee wellbeing.
Key Responsibilities:
- Recruitment & Talent Acquisition
- Lead end-to-end recruitment for all departments.
- Prepare and update Job Descriptions.
- Screen resumes and conduct HR interviews.
- Coordinate technical interviews with hiring managers.
- Manage candidate communication throughout the hiring process.
- Build talent pipelines for critical roles.
- Improve recruitment strategies and employer branding.
- Coordinate background verification and reference checks.
Employee Onboarding & Offboarding
- Manage joining formalities.
- Prepare offer letters, employment agreements, and HR documentation.
- Conduct employee orientation.
- Ensure completion of onboarding checklists.
- Coordinate probation reviews.
- Manage resignation, exit interviews, and full & final settlements.
- Ensure proper handover during employee exits.
Performance Management
- Implement and monitor performance review systems.
- Coordinate quarterly and annual performance evaluations.
- Support managers with performance improvement plans (PIPs).
- Track employee goals and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
- Recommend promotions, salary revisions, and confirmations.
HR Operations
- Maintain employee records.
- Ensure HRIS/database accuracy.
- Monitor attendance and leave management.
- Coordinate payroll inputs.
- Manage employee benefits.
- Maintain organizational policies and employee handbook.
- Generate HR reports and dashboards.
Employee Relations
- Build a positive workplace culture.
- Address employee grievances.
- Conduct disciplinary investigations when required.
- Resolve workplace conflicts professionally.
- Ensure fairness and confidentiality.
- Conduct employee engagement initiatives.
Compliance
- Ensure compliance with Indian labour laws.
- Maintain statutory records.
- Coordinate with auditors.
- Ensure documentation complies with applicable regulations.
- Keep HR policies updated.
Training & Development
- Identify organizational training needs.
- Coordinate employee training programs.
- Develop leadership development initiatives.
- Support managers with coaching programs.
- Maintain training records.
Organizational Development
- Improve employee retention strategies.
- Develop career progression frameworks.
- Implement succession planning.
- Conduct employee satisfaction surveys.
- Recommend culture improvement initiatives.
HR Administration
- Maintain employee files.
- Prepare employment verification letters.
- Issue experience letters.
- Manage HR documentation.
- Coordinate employee insurance.
- Support audits and compliance reviews.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or related field.
- MBA in Human Resources preferred.
- HR certifications are an advantage.
Experience:
- 5–8 years of progressive HR experience.
- Minimum 2 years managing HR operations independently.
- Experience in recruitment, employee relations, and performance management.
- Experience in the non-profit sector is preferred.
Required Skills
HR Expertise:
- Recruitment & Selection
- Performance Management
- Employee Relations
- Labour Law Compliance
- HR Policies
- Payroll Coordination
- Compensation & Benefits
- Organizational Development
- Conflict Resolution
- HR Analytics
Technical Skills:
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Google Workspace
- HRIS platforms
- Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
- HR reporting and dashboards
Soft Skills:
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Strong communication
- High emotional intelligence
- Integrity and confidentiality
- Strong organizational skills
- Problem-solving ability
- Leadership capability
- Time management
- Attention to detail
Preferred Qualities
We're looking for someone who:
- Genuinely cares about animal welfare and social impact.
- Leads with empathy while maintaining fairness and accountability.
- Can work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Is proactive and solution-oriented.
- Is comfortable handling sensitive and confidential matters.
- Can build trust across all levels of the organization.
- Is willing to continuously improve HR systems and processes.
- Aligns with Sarvoham's values of compassion, integrity, respect, and excellence.
- Preference will be given to candidates who follow or are willing to embrace a vegan lifestyle and support Sarvoham's mission of compassion toward all animals.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):
- Time-to-fill open positions
- Quality of hires
- Employee retention rate
- Offer acceptance rate
- Employee satisfaction score
- Probation completion success rate
- Performance review completion rate
- HR compliance audit score
- Training completion rate
- Employee grievance resolution time
- Staff turnover rate
- HR documentation accuracy
- Recruitment cost per hire
- Attendance and leave compliance
- Employee engagement initiatives delivered
Pay: Up to ₹1,200,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Bengaluru, Karnataka: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Application Question(s):
- Briefly describe your experience managing the complete HR function for an organization.
- Why do you want to work for an animal welfare organization like Sarvoham?
- Do you currently follow a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle? If yes, please specify.
- Describe any volunteering, community service, or animal welfare work you have participated in.
- Have you ever personally rescued or helped an injured, abandoned, or distressed animal? Please describe.
- Are you comfortable working in an environment with rescued animals, including those that are sick, injured, disabled, or terminally ill? Please explain.
- When would you be available to join Sarvoham if selected?
- As an HR manager, would you hire a candidate who consumes meat as a personal choice for an animal-saving organization? Please explain
- Are you willing to actively advocate for veganism as part of Sarvoham's mission?
Experience:
- Human resources: 5 years (Required)
Location:
- Bengaluru, Karnataka (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
