Proactive Human Resource Associate

Join Urja Trust: Propel Your HR Career as an Associate in Vibrant Mumbai

Are you an HR professional ready to make a significant impact within a purpose-driven organization? Urja Trust, located in the bustling heart of Mumbai, Maharashtra, is actively seeking a dynamic and empathetic Human Resource Associate. This is a prime opportunity to be a cornerstone in fostering a thriving workplace culture and directly influencing the growth of a dedicated team of approximately 35 employees, all while contributing to vital social initiatives.

More Than Just a Role: Shape Culture at Urja Trust

This isn't merely an administrative HR position; it's a chance to be a strategic partner in an organization committed to positive change. As our Human Resource Associate, you'll orchestrate daily HR operations while playing a crucial role in cultivating an engaging and high-performance work environment.

Your responsibilities will span the entire employee journey. From spearheading end-to-end recruitment and ensuring seamless new hire onboarding to nurturing existing talent through tailored training programs and facilitating comprehensive performance reviews, you'll be at the forefront. You'll serve as a trusted confidant for staff, offering an empathetic and solutions-focused approach that builds strong rapport and fosters open communication.

Key Contributions: Driving HR Excellence

The Human Resource Associate at Urja Trust will be central to:

• Overseeing and proactively managing all daily HR functions.

• Collaborating with leadership to cultivate and sustain a high-performance culture for a 35-person team.

• Serving as a confidential and professional point of contact for staff concerns, maintaining composure and boundaries.

• Promoting a positive work atmosphere through active listening, problem-solving, and timely HR interventions.

• Managing the full recruitment lifecycle, from identifying candidates to nurturing relationships with external recruitment partners.

• Executing comprehensive induction and onboarding for all new team members.

• Ensuring the punctual execution of performance reviews and appraisal cycles.

• Implementing effective employee development and training initiatives.

• Facilitating smooth and respectful exit management processes.

• Maintaining meticulous employee records and documentation via an HRIS system.

• Partnering with finance and accounts for accurate payroll processing and adherence to labor laws.

• Developing and executing a yearly calendar of engaging employee initiatives.

• Providing data-driven HR insights through careful analysis of employee information.

• Handling essential administrative duties related to HR as needed.

Who We're Looking For: Your Profile

Urja Trust seeks a candidate with a strong academic foundation, practical experience, and a robust skill set:

• Educational Background: A degree in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, or a closely related discipline is a must.

• Experience: A minimum of two years of HR management experience within an organization of 20+ employees is required. Familiarity with HR processes specific to NGOs will be highly valued.

Essential Competencies & Skills:

• Soft Skills: You should possess exceptional verbal and written communication skills, demonstrate a high degree of accuracy and efficiency, thrive in a dynamic work environment, exhibit strong resilience and adaptability, and uphold an unwavering ethical and trustworthy approach to all HR practices.

• Technical Skills: Proficiency in HR systems and current best practices, alongside outstanding people management, interpersonal, and conflict resolution abilities, are critical. You must be adept with MS Office applications and fluent in English and Hindi, with a practical understanding of Marathi.

Ready to Contribute?

This is an exceptional opportunity for an HR professional eager to dedicate their skills to a cause in sectors like social development, gender equality, education, youth empowerment, and child welfare. If you meet these qualifications and are driven to create a tangible impact within a supportive team, Urja Trust encourages you to apply.

Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra Relevant Sectors: Administration, HR, Management, Accounting/Finance, Social, Gender, Education, Youth, Child Application Deadline: August 06, 2025

To apply, please forward your application to connect@urjatrust.org.

Please note: This role may involve occasional travel based on organizational requirements.

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