Associate Manager, People Operations (Payroll), People and Culture

About The/Nudge

The/Nudge is an action institute building resilient livelihoods to alleviate poverty. We work with women, farmers, tribals and youth on rural development, agriculture, skilling and economic inclusion, along with 15+ central and state government partners.

Our economic inclusion journey for 25 million Indians, has reached 10 states with $250M of government funding to cover 1.25M people. Our incubator, accelerator and grand challenges have supported 200+ social entrepreneurs including 17 Forbes 30U30, 3 EarthShot Prize winners, 1 Time Magazine cover and more.

Set up with support from 90+ eminent philanthropists , 40+ corporates and 15+ foundations including Gates, Mackenzie Scott, Vinod Khosla, Nandan Nilekani, Tata Trusts, Skoll, Meta, LinkedIn, HDFC, Mphasis, KPMG and L'Oreal, we are contributing towards a poverty-free India, within our lifetime.

About the Team

The People & Culture team at The Nudge helps in acquiring and nurturing the right talent to meet the organization's objectives. By being part of this team, join us on an unique opportunity to build the People & Culture function of a rapidly growing organization which is solving some of the toughest problems in India.

What will you do

1. Payroll & Compensation:

• Own and execute end-to-end payroll processing with accuracy and timeliness in close coordination with Finance.
• Ensure compliance with applicable statutory requirements (e.g., PF, PT, ESI, TDS, etc.) and support audit readiness
• Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth and compliant payroll operations.
• Apply a systems-aware approach to compensation and assist in evaluating tools for future appraisal cycles.

2. HRMS:

• Drive adoption and upkeep of HRMS across teams, ensuring accurate employee records
• Identify automation opportunities and support implementation (basic scripting/API familiarity preferred).
• Liaise with vendors for system improvements and issue resolution.

3. People Analytics & Reporting

• Create and maintain dashboards to support data-informed decisions
• Leverage existing platforms or recommend suitable tools for effective data visualization
• Present insights in a clear, compelling manner using data storytelling and visuals (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).

4. Policies & Processes:

• Provide guidance and support to employees regarding HR policies, processes, and best practices.
• Coordinate onboarding and orientation to deliver a strong employee experience
• Ensure compliance with legal requirements and company policies in all HR practices
• Support performance management processes, including goal setting, performance appraisals, and performance improvement plans

5. Ensure all external partnerships are reviewed on a regular basis towards excellent employee experience

6. Manage employee benefits programs, including health insurance, learning & development wallet, etc.

7. Continuously identify opportunities and participate in projects to enhance HR practices and propose innovative solutions.

Who are we looking for in this role

• Bachelor's degree in any field.
• 5-7 years of overall experience, with hands-on exposure to payroll processes, compliance, and core HR operations
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (especially Excel and PowerPoint), with the ability to analyze, interpret, and present HR data effectively
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and levels
• Problem-solving mindset with high ownership and a keen eye for detail
• Ability to streamline or automate HR processes; familiarity with scripting or API integrations is a plus
• Curious and agile- eager to learn, adapt quickly, and drive improvements proactively
• Strong execution skills with consistency, structure, and process discipline

Would be great if you have:

• Prior experience in Human Resource or people management
• Educational background in Human Resource

What's in it for you

Own your growth: An impact-led learning environment encourages Nudgesters to invest in their learning and capacity building needs through initiatives and policies, including L&D wallet, individual development plan and internal role change opportunities.

Find your tribe: Our hiring philosophy emphasises intent, attitude, smarts and skills, in that order, to build a cohesive environment for Nudgesters. The organisation is committed to curating people-centric policies, enhancing how employees experience life at The/Nudge.

Take big bets: Organisational initiatives are intended to facilitate Nudgesters with a view to the big picture, illustrated by our impact across 50000+ households, 15+ governments, 200+ social enterprises and Charcha: India's largest social sector convening forum.

Make it happen: A product-based approach in an action-biased environment empowers Nudgesters to implement audacious plans. Driven to fail fast, we endeavour to optimise resources in favour of programs that align with our scale ambition.

You can learn more about what we do and how we do it through this deck.

We aspire to be an inclusive and diverse organization and encourage qualified individuals irrespective of their religion, caste, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, ethnicity, age, or any other dimension of identity, to apply.