Junior Executive Human Resources

Watershed Organisation Trust (WOTR); Pune District; On-site; INR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Watershed Organisation Trust (WOTR) invites applications for a Jr. HR Generalist to support day-to-day HR operations, recruitment, onboarding, documentation, and admin tasks.

The role requires coordinating with candidates, new employees, managers, and internal teams to ensure a smooth employee experience. Responsibilities include end-to-end recruitment support, onboarding coordination, employee ID issuance, HR records maintenance, and general HR/admin assistance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR or related field required.
• 0–2 years of HR/Recruitment/HR Operations experience; Freshers can apply.
• MBA/PGDM in HR is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end recruitment process and shortlisting.
• Coordinate onboarding documentation and joining formalities.
• Arrange employee ID cards and intro emails for new hires.
• Maintain HR records, trackers, and respond to routine HR queries.
• Assist in admin tasks and coordination with internal teams.

Skills

Communication skills

Coordination

Recruitment

Onboarding

HR operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR / Business Admin

MBA / PGDM in HR (advantage)

Job description

Employment Type: Full-Time

A little bit about who we are

Established in 1993, WOTR is a nationally recognized development organization working at the intersection of climate resilience, natural resource management, sustainable agriculture, livelihoods, women's empowerment, and institutional development. WOTR collaborates with communities, government agencies, research institutions, civil society organizations, and private-sector partners to enhance the resilience and prosperity of vulnerable rural communities. Over the past three decades, WOTR has implemented and supported large-scale development programmes across India, contributing significantly to climate adaptation, watershed development, farmer institution strengthening, and sustainable livelihood enhancement.

About the Role

We are looking for a proactive and organized Jr. HR Generalist to support day-to-day HR operations, recruitment, employee onboarding, documentation, and administrative activities. The role will involve coordinating with candidates, new employees, reporting managers, and internal teams to ensure a smooth and efficient employee experience.

Key Responsibilities

1. Recruitment & Hiring Support

• Assist in the end-to-end recruitment process for various positions.
• Coordinate with hiring managers for job requirements and candidate shortlisting.
• Post job openings on relevant platforms and maintain recruitment trackers.
• Screen resumes and coordinate interviews with shortlisted candidates.
• Communicate with candidates regarding interview schedules, selection, and joining formalities.
• Maintain accurate recruitment and candidate records.

2. Employee Onboarding

• Coordinate pre-joining and joining formalities for new employees.
• Collect and verify required employee documents and information.
• Support the preparation and completion of onboarding documentation.
• Coordinate with relevant departments for email ID, system access, workstation, and other joining requirements.
• Ensure timely completion of onboarding checklists and HR documentation.

3. Employee ID & Introduction

• Coordinate the creation and issuance of employee ID cards.
• Maintain employee ID card records and trackers.
• Prepare and circulate new employee introduction/announcement emails.
• Coordinate with relevant teams to collect employee photographs, profiles, and other required details.

4. HR Operations & Employee Support

• Maintain and update employee records, HR trackers, and databases.
• Provide support for HR-related employee queries and routine requests.
• Support HR processes such as PMS, training coordination, induction, and employee engagement activities.
• Ensure HR documentation is properly maintained and updated.

5. Administration Support

• Provide support for day-to-day HR and administrative activities.
• Coordinate with internal teams for office-related requirements.
• Support arrangements for meetings, induction programs, training sessions, and employee events.
• Assist in maintaining HR/Admin records and documentation.

Education & Experience

• Qualification: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. MBA/PGDM in HR will be an added advantage.
• Experience: 0-2 years of relevant experience in HR/Recruitment/HR Operations. (Freshers Can apply)
• Freshers with relevant internship experience and good communication/coordination skills may also be considered.