People Process Manager

JOB Code\- CEL/003 

People Process Manager – Community Empowerment Lab (CEL) 

Do you envision an organization beyond rigid structures and hierarchy – as a living, breathing system where people, learning, and energy flow purposefully? 

Community Empowerment Lab (CEL) is an evidence\-to\-scale institution working at the forefront of maternal, newborn, and child health across India and the Global South. We unite rigorous science and human experience to co\-create and scale health system and community solutions. CEL is where science and compassion converge to spark a movement—one mother,  one newborn, one community at a time. 

At CEL, we are sparking a movement where science and compassion come together to build a thriving world. 

With CEL’s bold vision for sector\-leading implementation and scale, we invite a People Process Manager to build an environment where every individual can contribute, grow, and deliver impact at the highest standards of professional excellence. 

The Role 

As the People Process Manager, you will play a central role in shaping CEL's organizational culture and ensuring operational efficiency aligned with global best practices. You will strengthen recruitment, compliance, performance management, and staff well\-being, designing processes that are people\-centred, transparent, and responsive to the needs of a dynamic, mission\-driven environment. You will partner with CEL’s leadership, scientific, and field teams to build sustainable HR frameworks and drive institutional excellence at every level. 

Your work will include: 

• Work closely with the Director of Administrative Systems to refine recruitment, onboarding,  and retention strategies to attract and support world\-class talent. 

• Ensure compliance with all relevant labour laws, certification, and institutional HR  standards in line with CEL’s governance policies. 

• Develop, implement, and monitor performance management and staff development processes, including 360° reviews and capacity\-building programs. 

• Manage compensation, benefits, payroll, and HR documentation with integrity and confidentiality. 

• Support leadership and managers with workforce planning, team structuring, conflict resolution, and change management. 

• Foster a diverse, inclusive, and positive workplace culture through policies, training,  engagement activities, and welfare initiatives. 

• Coordinate administrative systems, ensuring seamless HR operations in collaboration with finance, program, and field teams. 

• Advise management on legal, policy, and compliance risk mitigation.

Education/Experience 

• You have a postgraduate degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. 

• You bring at least 5 years’ progressive HR experience, ideally in the non\-profit,  development, research, or health sectors. 

• You possess strong knowledge of Indian labour laws, HR compliance frameworks, and best practices. 

• You are proactive and solutions\-oriented, demonstrating excellence in communication, problem\-solving, and team management. 

• You have experience building and implementing HR systems in growing, multi\-site organizations. 

• You are passionate about people development, organizational growth, and mission\-focused work. 

Join us at CEL — where People Process transforms passionate people who are energised into action, and action into impact. 

Location 

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. 

Application Procedure: 

If you find this opportunity aligns with your skills and passion, we welcome you to apply by following these steps: 

• Last Date to Apply will be 15 December 2025 
  




• Fill in the form; it is mandatory. No candidature will be accepted if the form is not filled out.
  




• Please share your CV with a covering letter and a short note on how your ideas and experience best position you to nurture human thriving within a mission\-driven organization. 
  




• Attach your updated resume with a recent photograph. 
  




• We kindly request that you include your current and expected salary details, along with your anticipated start date, in your cover letter.