At Simple Education Foundation (SEF) we work with the government to build state-wide strengthening programs for teachers and principals to increase the standard of teaching in government schools across India. Our mission is to strengthen 1 million educators by 2028. We are a highly driven team with over 50 years of cumulative experience in teaching in classrooms and working with government school systems. Our team is young, dynamic, bold and audacious enough to make this mission come true in our lifetime. To help us accelerate our impact, we are looking to onboard more members on our paper plane! About the role As a People & Culture Associate, you will play a core role in strengthening SEFinternal systems, culture, and team experience. You will support the design and execution of people-related processes across recruitment, onboarding, policy implementation, learning, and team engagement. This role provides: Exposure to end-to-end People & Culture functions, from hiring to exit A platform to build inclusive and values-aligned people practices Opportunities to work closely with diverse teams and leadership across the organization Space to grow in the OD/HR field through hands-on experience in a social impact context What will you do Support Hiring and Onboarding: Coordinate recruitment processes including scheduling, documentation, and candidate communication. Ensure smooth onboarding experiences by managing pre-joining, induction, and assimilation processes. Maintain People Systems and Compliance: Maintain accurate HR records and trackers, ensure timely completion of documentation (contracts, ID cards, forms), and support in implementing policies and compliance processes. Drive Employee Lifecycle Processes: Support probation tracking, feedback cycles, leaves and exit management to ensure consistency, transparency, and alignment with SEF values. Enable Team Learning and Culture: Co-create team engagement rituals, well-being initiatives, organisation policies and learning spaces (like team check-ins or internal sessions). Help execute internal surveys and document culture insights. Document and Improve People Practices: Maintain well-organized records, SOPs, and databases to strengthen institutional memory and operational efficiency. Support with data collection and review for audits or learning reports. Requirements Core Competencies for all SEF Team Members Collaborates Builds partnerships and works cooperatively with others to meet shared objectives, effectively navigating and managing ambiguity to achieve common goals. Communicates Effectively Delivers clear and direct multi-mode (written+oral) communications that conveys an understanding of the unique needs of different audiences, progress, learnings, and challenges. Enables Learning & Development Actively seeks new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels for self and others Strategically uses inputs (Data + Design) Is able to use data to make sense of the work we do and engage in data-driven design. Utilizes insights from data outcomes to design user experiences and interventions Competencies for this role Project Management Manage their own schedule and prioritise tasks based on goals independently without support to meet the desired outcomes of the program. Adapting to Dynamic Environments Thrives in dynamic environments, demonstrating the ability to manage ambiguity and make informed decisions despite limited clarity. Mindset Required Adaptability, grit, and resilience Detail orientation and follow-through Compassion towards people and processes Integrity, confidentiality, and fairness All hands on deckattitude with accountability Knowledge Basic knowledge of HR practices and compliance processes Familiarity with G Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides), Excel, and form tools Awareness of an inclusive, equity-centred organisational culture Knowledge of recruitment, onboarding, or learning practices (preferred) Experience 03 years of experience in HR, People Operations, or Organizational Development Prior experience in a nonprofit or education organization is preferred