Human Resources Associate

Title: Associate - Human Resources

Department: Human Resources

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. (400 034)

Role Overview: The candidate will be responsible for independently managing and leading the Human Resources function of the organisation. This role requires a professional who can balance strategic people initiatives with day-to-day HR operations in a growing education-sector organisation. The candidate will oversee end-to-end recruitment, employee enrichment and engagement, and HR administration, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and a positive workplace culture aligned with the organisation’s mission and values.

Key Responsibilities

1. Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

• Drafting and posting job descriptions
• Screening resumes and shortlisting candidates
• Conducting initial interviews and coordinating further rounds
• Reference checks and offer rollouts
• Coordinate onboarding processes, including documentation, induction sessions, and orientation.
• Ensure timely closure of open positions while maintaining quality hiring standards.

2. Employee Enrichment & Engagement

• Design and implement employee engagement initiatives to improve morale, retention, and productivity.
• Organise training and development programs
• Plan internal workshops, learning sessions, and knowledge-sharing initiatives
• Seek employee feedback via mechanisms and surveys

3. Administration & Operations

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records including but not limited to personal files and employment contracts
• Manage HR databases and ensure data accuracy and confidentiality
• Handle policy acknowledgements and employee communications

4. Policy Implementation & Compliance

• Implement and administer HR policies, codes of conduct, and internal guidelines
• Periodically review HR policies and suggest improvements aligned with organisational growth.
• Serve as the single point of ownership for HR in a youth-led organisation.
• Support leadership in building a strong employer brand within the education ecosystem.

Required & Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, Psychology or a related field.
• Master’s degree in HR or a relevant discipline. (Desired)
• A maximum of 2 years of experience in Human Resources, preferably in Education, training, or social sector organisations OR small to mid-sized organisations where HR responsibilities were handled independently.
• Strong understanding of HR fundamentals and operations
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organisational and documentation skills
• Problem-solving mindset with a people-centric approach
• Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with leadership

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Comfortable wearing multiple HR hats of a recruiter, administrator, employee advocate, and advisor.
• Proactive, empathetic, and process-oriented
• Passionate about working in the education sector and contributing to institutional growth.
• Capable of building systems while managing daily HR tasks

Job Types: Full-time, Fresher

Pay: ₹300,000.00 - ₹360,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person