Human Resources Associate

Job Title: HR Associate

Department: Human Resources

Reports To: Chief Operating Officer

Location: Mumbai (Goregaon) | On-site

Employment Type: Full-time

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 - recruitment, induction, policy design, performance management, and learning & development. This role is essential to structuring and institutionalising HR systems that will support the foundation's growing team and ambitions.

Key Responsibilities

The HR Associate will be responsible for building and executing key HR processes aligned with the organisation's strategic goals and KPIs:

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 and improve recruitment metrics such as:

- Total applications received

- Time taken to fill each position

- Vacancy fill rate (%)

- Candidate experience score (using post-process feedback forms)

Coordinate interviews and maintain timely candidate communications.

2.Induction

Design and implement a comprehensive induction process for all new hires.

Collect feedback post-induction to improve onboarding experience.

Monitor successful probation completion rates and transitions 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 clear KRAs and KPIs for all roles.

Ensure that role-based expectations are documented and accessible.

5.Performance Management

Support the COO in setting up and executing a performance management system.

Facilitate regular performance reviews and track goal achievement rates across teams.

6.Talent Retention

Monitor staff retention rates and identify trends or risks.

Plan and execute team-building activities to boost engagement and motivation.

7. Learning and Development

Coordinate learning opportunities and track participation.

Monitor L&D budget allocation and utilisation.

Key Requirements

Education

Bachelor's degree in any discipline (mandatory)

Preferred: Degree or certification in Human Resources, Psychology, Behavioural Science, or MBA in

Human Resources

Experience

12 years of relevant work experience in human resources (mandatory)

Skills and Knowledge

Solid understanding of core HR functions, especially recruitment, onboarding, and L&D

Familiarity with Indian labour laws

Strong written and verbal communication skills in English

Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Strong interpersonal skills with a problem-solving mindset

High ethical standards and reliability in handling confidential information

Desired Attitude and Mindset

Passionate about people and human resource development

Efficient, proactive, and highly organised

Approachable and empathetic with a team-first mindset

Collaboration and Stakeholder Interaction

The HR Associate will closely work with:

Chief Operating Officer (Reporting Manager)

CEO, Communications Associate, Program Managers

All staff members for HR processes including induction, policy rollouts, performance reviews, and

learning programs

Why Join Veruschka Foundation

At Veruschka Foundation, we empower individuals with intellectual disabilities through a unique culinary-based model that blends disability advocacy, skill-building, and livelihood creation. As we grow, we offer our team:

A chance to build systems from the ground up in a dynamic, scaling organisation

Opportunities to lead, problem-solve, and make decisions

A diverse, collaborative team culture with professionals from multiple sectors

A positive, supportive work environment with strong mentorship and leadership access

Regular team bonding activities, an open-door policy, and an emphasis on personal growth