Senior Associate – Human Resources

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About the Organization

WRI India, an independent charity legally registered as the India Resources Trust, provides objective information and practical proposals to foster environmentally sound and socially equitable development. Through research, analysis, and recommendations, WRI India puts ideas into action to build transformative solutions to protect the earth, promote livelihoods, and enhance human well-being. 

We are inspired by and associated with World Resources Institute (WRI), a global research organization. Currently, over 250 researchers are working with WRI India in our offices in Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru. 

Job Description

We are looking for an HR professional with expertise in both Talent Acquisition and HR Business Partnering to join WRI India. This role uniquely blends strategic people partnering with full-cycle recruitment, offering the opportunity to shape our workforce and culture. You will be responsible for attracting and hiring top talent, while also working closely with program leaders to drive organizational effectiveness, strengthen employee engagement, and enable workforce planning.

As a trusted HR partner, you will provide guidance across the employee lifecycle from talent acquisition and onboarding to performance management, employee relations, and policy implementation. You will be instrumental in strengthening our employer brand, building a strong talent pipeline, and ensuring a culture of inclusion and collaboration.

Job Responsibilities

• Partner with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and define clear role requirements.
• Lead the end-to-end recruitment cycle: posting jobs, sourcing, screening, conducting interviews, and managing candidate engagement.
• Source candidates through ATS, LinkedIn, Naukri, professional networks, and innovative talent mapping strategies.
• Develop and maintain accurate and inclusive job descriptions for all positions.
• Enhance employer branding initiatives and recruitment campaigns to attract diverse, high-quality talent.
• Ensure a positive candidate experience and build long-term relationships with potential talent.
• Serve as the first point of contact for staff and managers on HR-related queries.
• Partner with Program leaders to support workforce planning and internal mobility.
• Drive employee engagement through initiatives that foster inclusion, recognition, and well-being.
• Support the implementation of organizational HR initiatives/projects (e.g., DEI, Hiring manager capacity building sessions, policy rollouts).
• Provide HR analytics and insights to guide decision-making and track Hiring effectiveness.
• Continuously review and improve recruitment and HR processes to enhance efficiency and employee experience.

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• 4-7 years of progressive HR experience with a strong foundation in recruitment and HR business partnering.
• Proven expertise in talent acquisition and talent mapping
• Demonstrated ability to influence and partner effectively with business leaders.
• Experience managing multiple HR projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional interpersonal, interviewing, and assessment skills.
• Proficiency in HRIS/ATS systems and data-driven HR decision-making.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion, and a proactive problem-solver.
• Passion for fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and high-performing workplace.

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