HR Associate

Purpose of the Role

Veruschka Foundation is at a pivotal stage of growth and scaling, with plans to expand its team significantly. The HR Associate will play a critical role in managing end-to-end human resource functions including recruitment, induction, policy design, performance management, and learning & development.

The role is essential to structuring and institutionalising HR systems that will support the foundation’s growing team and long-term ambitions while fostering an inclusive and people-first workplace culture.

Key Responsibilities

1. Recruitment

• Develop and implement a recruitment marketing plan to engage with diverse talent pools.
• Ensure all recruitment processes adhere to standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Track recruitment metrics including applications received, time-to-fill, vacancy fill rate, and candidate experience.
• Coordinate interviews and maintain timely communication with candidates.

2. Induction

• Design and implement a comprehensive induction process for new hires.
• Collect onboarding feedback to improve the induction experience.
• Monitor probation completion and employee transition to permanent roles.

3. HR Policies & Processes

• Lead quarterly reviews and updates of HR policies.
• Organise staff training sessions to ensure policy awareness and compliance.

4. KRAs & KPIs

• Collaborate with department leads to define role-specific KRAs and KPIs.
• Ensure performance expectations are documented and communicated.

5. Performance Management

• Support the COO in implementing the organisation’s performance management system.
• Facilitate regular performance reviews and track goal achievement across teams.

6. Talent Retention

• Monitor employee retention trends and identify engagement risks.
• Plan and execute team-building and employee engagement initiatives.

7. Learning & Development

• Coordinate internal and external learning opportunities for staff.
• Track participation and utilisation of the learning and development budget.

Skills and Knowledge

• Strong understanding of recruitment, onboarding, and learning & development processes.
• Familiarity with Indian labour laws.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• High ethical standards and ability to handle confidential information responsibly.

Why Join Veruschka Foundation?

• Mission-driven Work: Be part of a purpose-led organisation creating meaningful social impact.
• Learning & Development: Opportunities to grow and build systems in a scaling organisation.
• Collaborative Culture: Inclusive, supportive, and diverse workplace.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities to take ownership and shape organisational processes.
• Wellbeing Focus: Structured downtime and a healthy work–life balance.
• People-first Environment: Open-door leadership and a strong team culture.