Job ID: 289497

Human Resource Officer

Digital Empowerment Foundation

Location: Hauz Khas, Delhi

Apply by: 09 May 2026

Relevant Sectors

Administration, HR, Management, Accounting/Finance

Digital Empowerment Foundation

DEF is a 22-year-old ICT for development and implementing agency working across 24 districts in India and over 250 districts pan India, including North East India, since 2002. It values information as a key to access and empowerment of individuals, groups, and communities.

DEF works based on - Integrated Approach to ICT (IICT) framework/model in key sectoral programmes wherein ICT is integrated, embedded, and enabled to address critical information-communication related needs.

The key priority verticals of DEF include Gender & digital inclusion; ICT for Social & Rural Entrepreneurship; Digital Education; Digital Skilling & Entrepreneurship; Digital Cluster Development; Digital Governance; Digital Knowledge Network; and Digital Solutions. Website: www.defindia.org

Name of the position: Human Resource Officer

Location: Head Office Delhi, Hauz Khas

Gender: Female

Education
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Human Resource Management.

Duties and Responsibilities
• Introducing and implementing HR policies.
• Develop and implement HR strategies.
• End-to-end Recruitment, Onboarding, and Offboarding process.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Conducting Employee Orientation and Induction Program and facilitating newcomer’s Joining Formalities.
• Monitoring the regular updates in Master Database (Personnel file, Personnel Database, etc.) of all staff members.
• Good leadership skills.
• Conducting Employee Engagement Activities – like annual meets, festival celebrations, birthday and farewell parties, etc.
• Maintaining Employer-Employee relations – Bridging the gap by addressing demand, grievances or other issues.
• Nurture a positive work environment.
• Oversee and manage a Performance Appraisal System that drives high performance.
• Compensation Management – Maintain Pay Plan and Benefits program.
• Assess training needs to apply and monitor training programs.
• Report to management and provide decision support through HR matrices.
• Reward and Recognition
• Develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives aligned with overall organizational strategy.
• Managing the Recruitment and Selection Process – Reviewing job descriptions for all positions at regular intervals and updating them in consultation with the respective managers.
• Assisting HR Audits as per the Project Guidelines.
• Facilitating Events and Workshops of the organization

Work Experience
A minimum of 2-5 years of progressive work experience with development sector in national or international agencies/organizations.

Remuneration
Competitive compensation will be based on demonstrated competence and experience.

To apply
Interested candidates should send their CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience to rizwan@defindia.org with the name of the post in the subject line. Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Job Email ID:

rizwan(at)defindia.org