Dehradun: HR Manager — The Doon School Job at The Doon School

The Doon School
Dehradun, Uttarakhandfull-time₹2.8L – ₹4.7L / yrICSE4–8 yrs expPosted 5d ago

Key facts

Role
HR Manager — The Doon School
School
The Doon School
City
Dehradun
State
Uttarakhand
Board
ICSE
School type
Boarding
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹2.8L – ₹4.7L per year
Experience
4–8 years
Posted
17 Jun 2026
Closing date
18 Aug 2026
Verified school
Boarding
Est. 1935

Job description

Overview

The Doon School (Dehradun, Uttarakhand) is inviting applications for a HR Manager — The Doon School. The school has been running for 91+ years. Campus size: 500-1000. Apply directly through this listing — your profile is shared with the school as soon as you submit.

The Doon School, a ICSE school in Dehradun, is hiring a HR Manager.

Key responsibilities:

  • Manage day-to-day operations of the function
  • Coordinate with school leadership and external vendors
  • Maintain accurate records and reports
  • Ensure compliance with school policies

Requirements:

  • 5-12 years of relevant experience
  • Graduate/Postgraduate in the relevant function; school experience preferred

About the school: India's most renowned boys boarding school.

What you'll handle as a HR Manager — The Doon School

Support the school's day-to-day operations as outlined by the hiring team during the interview.

Working in an ICSE school

Working in an ICSE/ISC setting means deeper unit-wise content, more written work and clear assessment rubrics.

Working conditions

This is a boarding school, so the role includes evening/weekend duties on a rotational basis and close engagement with hostel life.

Common questions about this role

Is this a remote / work-from-home opportunity?

School roles are on-site by default — classroom teaching and student supervision require physical presence. Online tutoring openings are tagged separately on School Jobs India.

What is the leave policy?

Teaching staff typically get all school holidays plus 8–15 casual/sick leaves per academic year. Long vacations (summer, winter, Diwali, Holi breaks) follow the published school calendar.

What is the salary for this HR Manager — The Doon School role?

Refer to the salary range posted on this page. Most schools negotiate within this band based on your last drawn CTC and relevant experience.

Will I get PF and statutory benefits?

Yes — established schools provide EPF (Provident Fund) and gratuity (after 5 years), and most also provide ESI for staff under the wage threshold. Specifics are spelled out in the offer letter.

Do I have to work weekends?

Standard week is Monday to Saturday (often half-day Saturday). Occasional event Sundays exist (Annual Day, Sports Day, admissions test days) and are usually compensated with a comp-off.

About The Doon School

The Doon School is a boarding affiliated to ICSE, established in 1935, located in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. The school has a student community of about 500-1000.

India's most renowned boys boarding school.

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Perks

Health insuranceProfessional development budgetFree transportSubsidised lunchPerformance bonus

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