Associate Lead - Hiring

3 - 6 years

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Job Information

    Date Opened

    09/12/2025

    Job Type

    Permanent

    Industry

    Human Resources

    Work Experience

    3 years +

    Salary

    ₹9L - ₹11L per annum

    City

    New Delhi

    State/Province

    Delhi

    Country

    India

    Zip/Postal Code

    110001
About CivicDataLab


We work at the intersection of data, technology, design and social science to strengthen data for public good ecosystem and citizen participation in governance. CivicDataLab (CDL) harnesses the potential of open knowledge movements to strengthen the data-for-public-good ecosystem and enable citizens to engage in matters of public reform. We work closely with governments, non-profits, think-tanks, media houses and universities to enhance their data and technology capacity to better data-driven decision-making at scale.


Our current areas of expertise include digital public goods & infrastructure (DPGs & DPI), climate action, public finance, urban development, open contracting and law & justice. We have co-created digital public goods like open data platforms, data exchanges, AI models and citizen-led apps for improving participatory data-driven governance in India and other countries.

What we are looking for


We are looking for an Associate Manager having 3-6 years of experience of working with a multidisciplinary team, to lead end-to-end talent acquisition, employee onboarding, other HR operations and policies etc. You will also be managing organisational culture, Bandhu (aka) employee relationships and team growth. You will support and advise the leadership team on organisational change management and ensuring strategic alignment with the organisation's vision.


Key Responsibilities:


Recruitment and Policies


  • Oversee all aspects of the Bandhu life cycle, including recruitment, talent sourcing, background verification, interviews, selection, onboarding and off-boarding thereby ensuring a positive and inclusive experience.


  • Work to develop, review and ensure smooth adoption of workplace policies including but not limited to Leave Policies, Payroll and more.


  • Collaborate with the leadership team to design performance management methods, providing guidance on goal setting, evaluations, and career progression.


  • Oversee and lead the yearly salary revision cycle in coordination with the leadership and finance team.


  • Lead the legal vetting of HR and other governance policies whenever needed, with the help of Legal counsel of our company


Office Administration & Operations


  • Ensure the in-person office Guidelines Policy is put into practice along with the help of Operations team


  • Maintain relevant database pertaining to office operations in line with HR policies and practices


  • Co-ordinate with the operations team to help track gaps in the office operations


Culture & Values


You will work closely with employees and the leadership team to build a cohesive culture that aligns with CivicDataLab’s shared values (https://civicdatalab.in/about).


  • Be the first ambassador of our culture of Diversity Equity & Inclusivity (DEI) throughout the organisation by strengthening shared understanding of CDL's mission and values.


  • Work closely with our leadership Team and Bandhus to foster collaboration, alignment and consistent HR practices among our diverse team.


  • Keeping track of Bandhus’ well-being, learning and growth by ensuring regular check-ins and understanding how the organisation can better extend their support.


  • Ensure a productive, comfortable working environment in our office space and virtual collaborations, which includes organizing team events and regular coordinating meetings.


How we work


CivicDataLab is headquartered in New Delhi. We follow a hybrid model where our Bandhus work out of the office for a minimum of 3 days a week, soon to be increased to 4 days a week. We prefer to use open-source tools and agile methodologies in organising our work.


Remuneration:


₹ 9-11 lakhs per annum


Our Commitment to Diversity


We are committed to inclusive hiring and strongly encourage applicants from diverse and underrepresented gender and caste identities and socio-cultural backgrounds to apply for this role. Our organizational policies are gender-neutral, including POSH policy and leave policy. We provide 6 months of paid time off as parental leave for the primary caregiver and 6 weeks paid time off for secondary caregiver, including adoption.


Our Hiring Process


The entire hiring process averages between 2-3 weeks and consists of a few simple steps:


  • We have an Introductory discussion where you will be asked to demonstrate a presentation for 15 mins with not more than 7 slides covering the below:


  • What were the implementation strategies you had used for setting up the policies and SOPs in place


  • Any scenarios of handling situations of Employee offboarding which were challenging in nature


  • If all goes well, we’ll have an in-person round with the Directors along with other leadership team members.


  • The final round is the ‘Culture Discussion’ round, where you get to meet the rest of the team.


Note: Please expect a few delays in between the process responses as we are doing these for many candidates.


Requirements

  • At least 3 years of experience in people management, HR operations, or organisational development with proven experience working with multidisciplinary teams in dynamic, fast-paced environments.


  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills to ensure clarity and consistency in internal communications with experience in managing internal communication, employee well-being, and cultural alignment.


  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Human Resources Management, Organisational Development, Business Administration, or a related field.


  • Familiarity with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) principles and frameworks and understanding of employment laws and organisational compliance (e.g., POSH Act for Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) functionality).


  • Prior experience in office management, administrative tasks, and event planning is a plus.


  • Knowledge of best practices in operational management, HR policies, and employee engagement strategies and ability to create an empathetic and engaging work environment.


  • Ability to draft, review, and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SoPs) such as leave policies, expense reimbursements, and others.


  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust, collaborate at all levels, and communicate excellently to improve team dynamics and cultivate emotional intelligence.


  • Prior experience of managing the end-to-end recruitment process, including onboarding & offboarding.


  • Strong organisational and time-management skills to manage organisational calendars, meetings, and events.


  • Knowledge of working in Google-suite, Microsoft applications, and other knowledge management systems.


  • Lead various necessary training sessions relating to workplace practices, sensitisation sessions, etc.


Benefits

Wellness Allowance


At CivicDataLab, we always emphasize the wellness of our bandhus. This includes any Expenditure done for the purpose of Wellness Setup except Any financial instrument, any expense that can be claimed as a deductible expense under Income Tax rules, any goods and services that attract a combined tax, cess or duty of more than 28%. If you're interested in taking classes that enhance your overall physical or mental well-being, you have an INR 60,000 annual stipends to do so. For some people, that might mean a monthly massage. Some take photography lessons or learn a musical instrument or buy a gym membership. It's up to you; the point is to learn something that you feel enriches you as a person.


Professional growth and development Allowance


At CivicDataLab, we encourage everyone to take up things that help one grow professionally, and you get an annual kitty of INR 60,000 to do so. This includes attending or speaking at conferences and workshops, or taking short courses to enhance skills. We feel that learning a skill should never be a hurdle to solve important problems for the community.

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