HR Officer

About The George Institute

The George Institute for Global Health was established in 1999 with a mission to improve the health of millions of people worldwide, particularly underserved populations, by challenging the status quo and using innovative approaches to prevent and treat the world’s biggest killers: non-communicable diseases and injury.

With offices in Australia, China, India and the UK, our 700+ people support 245+ active projects and clinical trials across 50+ countries, with 400+ more staff across our social enterprises. We focus on the global health challenges that cause the greatest loss of life, the greatest impairment of life quality and the most substantial economic burden, particularly in resource-poor settings.

Together with our academic partners, UNSW Sydney in Australia, Manipal Academy of Higher Education in India and Imperial College London in the United Kingdom, we work with a global network of collaborators, undertaking clinical, population and health systems research.

Our experts are among the most cited globally, bestowed accolades for excellence and innovation, and regularly participate in policy fora. Our research is published in leading academic journals, referenced in policy documents, and recognised for its excellence, innovation and impact. We are designated a WHO Collaborating Centre (WHO CC) for Injury Prevention & Trauma Care, and a WHO CC for Population Salt Reduction. Since 1999, we have raised more than $1 billion for research and produced over 10,000 peer-reviewed publications and other academic outputs.

What we do

• Lead world-class, large-scale clinical trials, epidemiological studies and health systems research to transform treatments and healthcare delivery
• Look beyond single diseases, across the life course, to identify patient-centred approaches to care that can be implemented at scale
• Develop low-cost, innovative solutions to global unmet needs
• Drive our global impact through a program of research, advocacy, thought leadership and disruptive social entrepreneurship

For more information about The George Institute, visit www.georgeinstitute.org.

The George Institute India

The George Institute, a wholly owned legal not-for-profit Indian research institute, has been conducting research related activities in India since 2002. The George Institute India’s mission mirrors that of the parent organization, namely the discovery and implementation of solutions to chronic and disabling health problems through research, policy development and capacity building.

A number of large-scale projects in population, health systems and clinical research, funded by a diverse group of sponsors, both public and private, are conducted in India. The George Institute India comprises two distinct operating groups: Research and Development, and Infrastructure and Resources. It has two separate offices - in Hyderabad and New Delhi, where the research staff and senior management are based.

Context and Role

The George Institute for Global Health in India is growing at a phenomenal pace. The HR Officer will support the HR Manager in the implementation of HR processes, initiatives, systems and standards. This role is a generalist role – providing support to the GI India throughout the full lifecycle of its workforce.

Reporting Relationships

Directly reports to Manager – Human Resources

Duties and Key Responsibilities

The HR Officer would be expected to:

Recruitment (60%):

• Understand position requirements from the job description and recruiting managers and review the staff requisitions received.
• Advertise, shortlist resumes as per the job requirement.
• Negotiate and roll out the offer, appointments and ensure the pre and post joining formalities are completed.
• Ensure positive candidate and hiring manager experience.

Othes HR Responsibilities (40%):

• Ensure follow-up and timely reminders to employees and managers on probation and contract end and other HR related follow-up as and when required.
• Ensure consultant management and ensuring contract preparation
• Draft monthly payroll inputs on timely manner.
• Manage leavers process
• To ensure documentation and file management to be done on timely with support of HR Assistant
• Managing online employee database (GeorgePeople - our global HR database) and provide support to manager and employees in resolving queries related to accessing data and information on GeorgePeople.
• Support administratively in the employee engagement events and activities.
• Work closely with the Manager HR in learning and development initiatives
• Leave management for payroll.
• Respond to internal and external HR queries wherever possible.
• Participate in global HR projects.
• Any other responsibilities as assigned by the manager.

As a Team Member:

• Participate in team meetings and activities relating to human resource and own work area;
• Participate in special projects to improve processes, tools, systems and organisation;
• Take responsibility for personal learning and development and for setting achievable and meaningful work objectives and managing personal targets, meeting obligations of the Institute’s Performance Management and Development Policy;
• Demonstrate commitment to GI’s values, including performing to an exceptionally high ethical standard and focus on integrity, collaboration and teamwork in all efforts.

Work, Health and Safety

• Comply with GI’s Work Health and Safety Policy and related procedures, and similar policies which apply when visiting the premises of affiliates and collaborating sites.
• Promote and contribute to a safe, secure environment for staff and visitors.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• Qualifications: Bachelors/Masters in Human Resources and/or specialization in organizational behaviour
• Experience of around five years in operational/administrative HR.
• Ability to handle confidentiality is a must.
• Knowledge of human resource processes and best practices.
• Strong ability to use MS Office (Word, powerpoint and particularly Excel)
• Some experience on working with HRMIS systems will be an added advantage.
• Demonstrated capability to produce outcomes and achieve objectives within agreed time periods.
• Demonstrated resourcefulness, with ability to influence others to achieve common goals.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with high level of proficiency in English and the ability to work well autonomously.
• Excellent team player, with demonstrated ability to collaborate in small teams and with a wide range of varying stakeholders.
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility and to be adaptable to changing organisational priorities and ambiguous environments.
• Strong focus on producing the highest quality of work and on ensuring optimum accuracy of outputs.
• Well organised and efficient, with the capacity to work under pressure and deadlines.
  
  

 For more details, please see the Position Description for this role.

How to apply:

Interested candidates should send their resume with full contact details, current and expected CTC/salary. Clearly mentioning the job title “HR - Officer” in the subject line to hrindia@georgeinstitute.org.in by the 30 May 2025.

Our big and bold mission to improve the health of millions of people worldwide needs a diverse and innovative team to deliver it.  So we foster a dynamic, inclusive and flexible workplace where each individual can bring their best selves to work.

Everyone is encouraged to apply, including people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with a disability, people of all gender identities and sexual orientations, and mature-aged adults.