Senior Associate - Human Resources

About us

WRI India, an independent charity legally registered as the India Resources Trust, provides objective information and practical proposals to foster environmentally sound and socially equitable development. Through research, analysis, and recommendations, WRI India puts ideas into action to build transformative solutions to protect the earth, promote livelihoods, and enhance human well-being.

We are inspired by and associated with World Resources Institute (WRI), a global research organization. Currently, over 250 researchers are working with WRI India in our offices in Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru.

Our mission and values:

Our mission is to move human society to live in ways that protect Earth’s environment and its capacity to provide for the needs and aspirations of current and future generations.

Our values are shared ideals that bind us together: Integrity, Innovation, Urgency, Independence and Respect.

Our culture:

We are committed to advancing gender and social equity for human well-being in our mission including equal opportunities in employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, caste, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or protected Veteran status.

About Your Role

We are looking for an HR professional with expertise in both Talent Acquisition and HR Business Partnering to join WRI India. This role uniquely blends strategic people partnering with full-cycle recruitment, offering the opportunity to shape our workforce and culture. You will be responsible for attracting and hiring top talent, while also working closely with program leaders to drive organizational effectiveness, strengthen employee engagement, and enable workforce planning.

As a trusted HR partner, you will provide guidance across the employee lifecycle from talent acquisition and onboarding to performance management, employee relations, and policy implementation. You will be instrumental in strengthening our employer brand, building a strong talent pipeline, and ensuring a culture of inclusion and collaboration.

How Your Day Will Unfold:

• Partner with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and define clear role requirements.
• Lead the end-to-end recruitment cycle: posting jobs, sourcing, screening, conducting interviews, and managing candidate engagement.
• Source candidates through ATS, LinkedIn, Naukri, professional networks, and innovative talent mapping strategies.
• Develop and maintain accurate and inclusive job descriptions for all positions.
• Enhance employer branding initiatives and recruitment campaigns to attract diverse, high-quality talent.
• Ensure a positive candidate experience and build long-term relationships with potential talent.
• Serve as the first point of contact for staff and managers on HR-related queries.
• Partner with Program leaders to support workforce planning and internal mobility.
• Drive employee engagement through initiatives that foster inclusion, recognition, and well-being.
• Support the implementation of organizational HR initiatives/projects (e.g., DEI, Hiring manager capacity building sessions, policy rollouts).
• Provide HR analytics and insights to guide decision-making and track Hiring effectiveness.
• Continuously review and improve recruitment and HR processes to enhance efficiency and employee experience.

Skills and Qualifications We Seek:

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• 4-7 years of progressive HR experience with a strong foundation in recruitment and HR business partnering.
• Proven expertise in talent acquisition and talent mapping
• Demonstrated ability to influence and partner effectively with business leaders.
• Experience managing multiple HR projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional interpersonal, interviewing, and assessment skills.
• Proficiency in HRIS/ATS systems and data-driven HR decision-making.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion, and a proactive problem-solver.
• Passion for fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and high-performing workplace.

Potential Salary and Benefits:

Salary shall be commensurate with experience and skills. WRI offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package.

Location

Start date:

List of Documents to be attached:

• Cover Letter

• Resume

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview purpose.

How to Apply

Qualified applicants should apply online at www.wri.org/careers. All applications must be submitted online through this career portal in order to be formally considered. Only select applicants will be contacted for interview. There will be a writing test conducted with final candidates. Please do not contact program staff directly for this position.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) @WRI India

WRI India values and promotes diversity, equity and inclusion across all areas of our work and workforce. Integrating these values into our actions fosters a progressive and collaborative culture and can also enhance our impact. It is our responsibility to create a welcoming working environment for people of diverse cultures, backgrounds and experience to learn together. We are responsible for fostering a safe and inclusive workplace where questions, concerns and information about diversity, equity and inclusion are part of our ongoing dialogue and development.

Learn more about WRI India’s commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI).Click Here

People-centric to the core:

We keep our people at the center of everything we do - from a welcoming work environment to benefits and a culture that encourages staff to stay healthy, happy, engaged, and growing.

Some of the non-monetary benefits that our staff get:

Health benefits:

Term Insurance:

Employee Assistance program:

Health & Nutrition:

Flexible work schedule:

Learning culture

Rest and Recharge weeks:

Our leave policy:

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Equal employment @WRI India

We believe in equal employment, it is our policy to recruit and provide opportunities for advancement in all job classifications without regard to caste, religion, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, parental status, or disability.