Senior Associate/Team Lead – People & Culture

Reserve Bank Innovation Hub; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Reserve Bank Innovation Hub in Bengaluru is seeking an HR professional to connect day-to-day HR operations with broader people initiatives. This role supports talent acquisition, onboarding, employee engagement, rewards, and HR processes to help RBIH grow.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of HR experience, strong organizational skills, and proficiency with HRIS and MS Office. You will work across teams to sustain a high-performance, inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in HR, covering recruitment, engagement or operations.
• Strong organizational and prioritisation skills with multiple deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities to work across teams.
• Proficiency in HR information systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Discretion with confidential information and sound judgement.

Responsibilities

• Partner with hiring managers to manage end-to-end recruitment processes.
• Coordinate onboarding, joining documents and orientation for new staff.
• Plan and deliver employee engagement, learning and wellness initiatives.
• Support rewards programs and internal communications to strengthen culture.
• Maintain HR data, support reporting, and improve HR processes.

Skills

Recruitment

Onboarding

Employee engagement

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS

MS Office

Job description

Why this role matters

As RBIH grows, strong people practices are essential to attracting talent, supporting employees, and building a workplace where teams can do their best work. This role connects day-to-day HR operations with wider people initiatives, helping the organisation build the teams, culture, and capabilities needed to deliver its priorities.

What you'll work on

Talent acquisition, employee engagement, learning and development, rewards and recognition, HR operations, and people initiatives that support RBIH's growth.

What you'll do

• Partner with hiring managers to manage end-to-end recruitment, from sourcing and screening candidates to co-ordinating interviews and offer closure.
• Co-ordinate onboarding, including joining documentation, orientation, and a smooth transition for new employees.
• Plan and deliver employee engagement, learning and development, wellness, and team-building initiatives.
• Support rewards and recognition programmes and internal communications that strengthen employee participation and workplace culture.
• Maintain accurate HR data and records, support HR reporting, and contribute to improving people processes and practices.

What we're looking for

• 3–5 years of experience in HR, covering recruitment, employee engagement, or HR operations.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage multiple activities and deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams.
• Proficiency in HR information systems (HRIS) and Microsoft Office applications.
• Attention to detail and sound judgement when handling confidential employee information.

What success looks like

• The right talent and organisation are in place to deliver RBIH's priorities.
• Strong and simple people practices that scale with the organisation.
• A high-performance, engaged, and inclusive culture.