People and Culture, Associate

Labhya; Tripura; On-site; INR 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Labhya is hiring a People and Culture Associate to support recruitment, HR operations, and team wellbeing. The role covers end-to-end recruitment, screenings, onboarding, HRMS data accuracy, and employee lifecycle management across Delhi, Gujarat, and Tripura.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years in HR Generalist roles, strong English/Hindi communication, and proficiency in MS Office and Google tools. Willingness to travel and collaborate in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in any field.
• 1–2 years total experience, at least 1 year in HR Generalist.
• Proficient in Hindi & English (written and spoken).
• Proficient with MS Office and Google workspace.
• Detail-oriented with ability to handle large datasets.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end recruitment process from posting to onboarding.
• Conduct initial screenings and preliminary assessments.
• Maintain recruitment records and provide updates on hiring progress.
• Manage HRMS employee records and data accuracy.
• Handle employee lifecycle from joining to exit.
• Coordinate inductions and onboarding trackers.
• Maintain process and performance records.
• Resolve grievances and support teams and managers.
• Communicate policies and processes effectively.
• Build talent pipelines and support wellbeing initiatives.
• Operate with integrity, transparency, and accountability.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Data analysis

Strong communication

Independent working

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in any field

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Google Tools (Sheets, Docs, Slides)

Job description

About the job People and Culture, Associate

Delhi/ Gujarat/Tripura, Fluency in English and Hindi/ Gujarati/Bengali

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

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 wellbeing 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

Bachelor's/Master's 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).
• 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 wellbeing, 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.