HR Associate in Chennai | YRG MERF

aikyam; Chennai District; On-site; INR 350,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

YRG MERF in Chennai invites an HR Associate to strengthen everyday HR operations—hiring, records, performance reviews and compliance, while creating clearer processes for colleagues, with a strong emphasis on confidentiality.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of HR generalist experience in NGOs, with knowledge of Indian labour laws and HRMS/ATS. Fluency in English, Hindi, and Telugu is required; you will support teams delivering healthcare services across India and help ensure DEI in HR practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field.
• 3–5 years of HR generalist experience; NGO/social sector valued.

Responsibilities

• Design job descriptions, screen CVs, coordinate interviews, and manage offer letters and onboarding
• Maintain employee records, probation/contract trackers, and standardised exit procedures
• Operationalise performance management, including SMART goal-setting and appraisal documentation
• Maintain HR databases, SOPs, and ensure compliance with labour laws and audit requirements
• Handle employee grievances and internal communications as a neutral point of contact
• Coordinate benefits administration and vendor management for ID cards, insurance, and renewals

Skills

HR operations

Labour laws

English fluency

Hindi fluency

Telugu fluency

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in HR/Business Administration

Tools

HRMS/ATS

Excel

Job description

YRG MERF

Established in 1993, YRGMERF is one of India's pioneering nonprofits in integrated healthcare, research, and community support. The organisation works across prevention, care, and treatment, particularly for communities affected by HIV and other infectious diseases. Grounded in values of integrity and sustainability, YRGMERF partners with governments, donors, and communities to build equitable and lasting health outcomes across India.

Role

The HR Associate helps run and strengthen the everyday work of human resources at YRGCARE. The job covers hiring, staff records, performance reviews, benefits and compliance, and it also means improving how these things are done: clearer processes, better trackers, simpler documents that people can actually follow. It suits someone who likes bringing order to messy work and who wants that order to make life easier for colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Design job descriptions, screen CVs, coordinate interviews, and manage offer letters and onboarding
• Maintain employee records, probation/contract trackers, and standardised exit procedures
• Operationalise performance management, including SMART goal-setting and appraisal documentation
• Maintain HR databases, SOPs, and ensure compliance with labour laws and audit requirements
• Handle employee grievances and internal communications as a neutral point of contact
• Coordinate benefits administration and vendor management for ID cards, insurance, and renewals

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in HR, Business Administration, or a related field; 3-5 years of HR generalist experience, NGO/social sector experience valued
• Good understanding of HR operations, Indian labour laws, and compliance requirements
• Working knowledge of HRMS/ATS tools, digital filing systems, and Excel (formulas, conditional formatting)
• Strong writing, interpersonal, and structured problem-solving skills, with high attention to detail and confidentiality
• Fluency in English, Hindi, and Telugu; experience improving HR workflows and commitment to DEI a plus
• Compensation matched to your skills and experience.
• A chance to shape HR systems in a respected healthcare organisation, not just run existing ones.
• Work alongside teams delivering prevention, care and treatment to communities across India.
• An equal opportunity workplace that welcomes different abilities, sexual orientations, ethnicities, faiths and genders.