People and Culture Associate

Delhi/Tripura, Fluency in English and Hindi (Bengali for Tripura)

Support and strengthen people systems by managing recruitment, HR operations, and team well-being to foster an inclusive and high-performing culture at Labhya.

Role Expectations

*All the below-mentioned tasks would be key to your role. The following requirements are not mentioned in order of priority.*

• Oversee the end-to-end recruitment process, from job posting to candidate onboarding.
• Conduct initial screenings and preliminary assessments.
• Maintain accurate recruitment records and provide regular updates on hiring progress.
• Maintain and update employee records in HRMS and drive data accuracy.
• Manage employee lifecycle formalities from joining to exit.
• Coordinate induction sessions for new hires and maintain onboarding trackers.
• Maintain accurate records on process and performance.
• Resolve individual grievances/queries to support teams and managers.
• Help ensure smooth communication of policies and processes.
• Build a talent pipeline for current and future hiring needs.
• Plan and execute employee engagement and well-being initiatives.
• Support the team in building and upholding the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and accountability across all people processes.
• Use feedback and data to iterate on processes and ensure they remain relevant, equitable, and aligned with evolving team needs.

Educational Qualification

Bachelors/Masters in any field.

Experience

Overall 1 to 2 years of experience, with at least a year in HR Generalist.

Characteristics

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) & Google Tools (Sheets, Docs, Slides).
• Ability to work independently and maintain confidentiality.
• Must be proficient in Hindi & English (written and spoken); for Tripura based position must be proficient in writing and speaking in Bengali.
• A self-starter who acts with urgency and can find effective solutions to complex challenges.
• Detail-oriented, curious, and excited by working with large datasets to derive meaningful insights.
• Comfortable with frequent travel and being on-ground to support Labhya's programs and research.
• Open to experimentation, learning, and collaboration in a fast-moving, purpose-driven environment.
• Deeply committed to integrity, transparency, and trust in both process and relationships.

If you're someone who's driven by purpose, excited to build, and energised by ambiguity in service of children's well-being, we'd love to hear from you. We care more about your drive, alignment, and willingness to build in the grey than ticking every box.