Executive – Human Resources
The Great Place to Work Certified Akshaya Patra Foundation is hiring an Executive – Human Resources in Jorhat, Assam. Candidates need an MBA/PGDM in HR and 1-2 years of HR experience. The role covers recruitment, onboarding, HRMS, payroll support, engagement, training, and reporting.
9/19/20262 min read
Akshaya Patra Foundation Is Hiring an Executive – Human Resources in Jorhat, Assam
Build your HR career in an organisation driven by purpose.
If you're an HR professional who wants your work to be part of something bigger than a payroll cycle or a hiring target, this opening may be for you. The Akshaya Patra Foundation, known for its mission of "Unlimited food for education" and recognised as a Great Place to Work® Certified organisation (Dec 2024 – Dec 2025, India), is looking for an Executive – Human Resources to join its team in Jorhat, Assam.
Position at a Glance
Role: Executive – Human Resources
Organisation: The Akshaya Patra Foundation
Location: Jorhat, Assam
Experience: Minimum 1–2 years in HR functions
Qualification: MBA/PGDM in Human Resources or an equivalent qualification
What You'll Be Doing
This is a broad, hands-on role that touches almost every part of the employee lifecycle. Your responsibilities will include:
Recruitment: Assisting in sourcing, screening, interviewing and coordinating the hiring process according to manpower requirements.
Onboarding: Managing joining formalities and supporting a smooth induction for new employees.
Records and HRMS: Maintaining accurate employee records, HR files and HRMS data.
HR operations: Supporting payroll processing, attendance management, leave administration and other HR-related activities.
Employee engagement: Coordinating engagement activities, celebrations, recognition programmes and other HR initiatives.
Training: Supporting training programmes through coordination, documentation and upkeep of training records.
Performance and development: Assisting with appraisal, feedback and employee development processes.
Reporting: Preparing HR reports, trackers, MIS and other documents accurately and on time.
Coordination and support: Working with different departments for effective HR operations and handling employee queries.
Other assignments: Taking on additional HR-related responsibilities as assigned by management from time to time.
What the Organisation Is Looking For
Beyond the qualification and experience, the ideal candidate will bring:
Good working knowledge of MS Office, particularly MS Excel and MS Word
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Solid documentation and record-keeping skills
Good coordination and presentation skills
Basic knowledge of statutory HR compliance
Understanding of manpower management and employee relations
Basic familiarity with HRMS/ERP systems
The ability to work independently while coordinating effectively across departments
Why This Role Is Worth a Look
For early-career HR professionals, an executive role like this offers wide exposure. Instead of specialising narrowly, you'll work across recruitment, onboarding, HR operations, engagement, training, HRMS and reporting. That breadth builds a strong foundation, especially in an organisation that values people, processes and a positive employee experience.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should email their resume to hr.guwahati@akshayapatra.org.
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