Location: Delhi
Experience: 4+ years
Programme / Team: Human Resource
About Peepul
Peepul is an education-focused non-profit working with governments to strengthen India's public education system at scale. We partner with national, state, and local governments to improve teaching, leadership, and system effectiveness in government schools. Currently, Peepul works with governments in Delhi and Madhya Pradesh, impacting over 9.75 million students, 325,000 teachers, and 100,000+ schools. Our work has received national and international recognition, including the Commonwealth Education Award for Innovation, and is supported by Indian CSR partners and leading global foundations. Driven by our values of impact, excellence, and leadership, our 200+ member team is committed to delivering lasting, system-level change in education.
Learn more: http://peepulindia.org
About the Role
As an Sr. HR Associate, you will support the HR team in executing day-to-day HR operations and administrative processes at Peepul. This role is ideal for an early-career professional who is keen to build a strong foundation in HR by gaining hands-on exposure across recruitment, onboarding, documentation, and employee engagement. Working closely with senior HR team members, the Sr. HR Associate will assist in implementing HR processes, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring smooth coordination across stakeholders.
Key responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
Recruitment and Selection
- Support the recruitment process by managing candidate data on the ATS platform (Zoho) and ensuring records are updated accurately
- Assist in coordinating interview schedules, telephonic discussions, demos, and assessments
- Support end-to-end coordination for School hiring and assist with Programme hiring requirements as needed
- Ensure timely follow-ups with candidates and internal stakeholders to support closure of open roles within defined timelines
- Coordinate with recruitment partners by sharing applications, scheduling interviews, and tracking progress
- Assist with outreach activities such as posting roles on job portals, updating job descriptions on Zoho, and coordinating with the Comms team on role announcements
- Support the reference check process for candidates at the offer stage
Employee Onboarding and Induction
- Assist in planning and scheduling induction and orientation sessions for new joiners
- Support pre-joining coordination with Finance and IT teams for email ID creation, system allocation, and joining-day readiness
- Support post-joining onboarding activities, including sharing policies, coordinating appointment letter details with Finance, and assisting with first-day formalities
- Assist with background verification processes in line with organizational guidelines
Documentation and Data management
- Maintain and update HR records, including employee master data, job descriptions, and internal trackers
- Support updating employee details on the Peepul website and maintaining the organizational chart
- Assist in generating routine recruitment reports and other ad-hoc HR data required by internal stakeholders
- Ensure accurate data entry and responsible handling of employee information, always maintaining confidentiality.
Employee Engagement
- Support the HR team in planning and coordinating employee engagement initiatives such as surveys, team activities, and celebrations
- Assist in scheduling employee interactions and feedback touchpoints
- Provide administrative support for internal HR communications and engagement-related logistics
Qualifications and Role Requirements:
At Peepul, we seek talented professionals passionate about driving educational transformation and making a positive impact. We are looking for individuals who possess the following qualifications and meet the role requirements:
- Educational Background: Master's or Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources or related discipline.
- Work Experience: We value both professional and personal experience. Candidates with 4+ years of Human Resources work experience in development sector or otherwise. Some prior experience in managing employee life cycle, excellent planning skills and systems mindset is preferred.
- Other Skills: Excellent problem-solving skills and great at prioritising the most important tasks. Knowledge of MS Office and ATS software and tools, including MS Team, Outlook, OneDrive, Zoho etc.
- Language Proficiency: English and Hindi
How to Apply
Apply via Peepul's careers portal using Apply button.
You will be required to submit:
- CV (1–2 pages) outlining relevant experience and qualifications.
- Cover Letter explaining your motivation to work with Peepul and alignment with the role.
For queries related to the hiring process, reach out to [Confidential Information]
