People and Culture Lead

About Rocket Learning Rocket Learning is a high-growth ed-tech non-profit with the mission of catalyzing early childhood education and community engagement in India. We work with central government and state governments to impact over 2.5mn children. Established by a passionate founding group (IIT, IIM, HBS, Rochester, MBB, start-up alumni) Board and backed by reputed funders, we are a diverse team of passionate, energetic, and optimistic folks with a shared ambition of transforming Indias education system. Role: People and Culture Lead Experience: 10-15 years of work experience in Organizational Development & strategizing People Functions. Location: Remote (Bangalore or Delhi preferable) Role Overview: Join our mission-driven NGO focused on early childhood education as People and Culture Lead. It is a full-time senior management role, you will be leading the People and Admin function and driving the functional strategy along with organizational development. Key Results:Strategic Development:Develop and implement effective strategies that enhance organizational growth, development and scalingRetaining and enhancing the organizational cultureA positive and engaging work environment that promotes employee satisfaction and retention.Pragmatic initiatives that improve overall team performance and productivity. Key Responsibilities:Advising and implementing initiatives to retain and foster organizational values and culture.Collaborate with founders and senior leadership to develop and execute strategic plans that align with the organizations goals and objectives.Lead efforts to optimize organizational structures and processes, ensuring scalability and efficiency as the organization grows.Design and implement programs that enhance team engagement, satisfaction, and retention.Develop and monitor performance metrics to assess the effectiveness of organizational strategies and initiatives.Advise on people policies to meet the demands of the changing workingIdentify areas for improvement within the organization and propose innovative solutions to address them.Advising and overseeing the admin function along with managing offices of various strengths. Critical Factors for Success:Deep empathy for team members and solution oriented.Strong ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams and drive strategic initiatives.Proven track record of successfully managing complex projects.Strong analytical,problem-solving and strategic thinking skills to assess organizational needs and develop effective solutions.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and effectively.Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with team members, senior leadership, and other stakeholders.Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic start-up environment with the ability to adapt to changing prioritiesAbility to work with people from diverse backgrounds - we have team members on the field and working centrally. Equal focus on both is critical.Passion for creating a positive and engaging work environment for team members. Qualifications: Education: Master's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Organizational Development, or a related field.Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience in employee experience, organizational development, strategy, or related roles.Experience in a high-growth start-up environment or social sector experience is preferred.

Rocket Learning is a high-growth ed-tech non-profit with the mission of catalyzing early childhood education and community engagement in India. We work with central government and state governments to impact over 2.5mn children. Established by a passionate founding group (IIT, IIM, HBS, Rochester, MBB, start-up alumni) Board and backed by reputed funders, we are a diverse team of passionate, energetic, and optimistic folks with a shared ambition of transforming India's education system.