Farmers for Forests (F4F) is Hiring an HR Associate. We are looking for a agile and detail-oriented HR Associate to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career professional to grow in a mission-driven organization while contributing to impactful environmental and social initiatives. The HR Associate will play a key role in supporting day-to-day HR operations, fostering a positive organizational culture, and ensuring smooth people processes.

About the Role
- Hands-on HR role supporting People & Culture processes in a field-intensive, operations-driven environment.
- Boundary-less work profile with exposure beyond fixed job descriptions
- Opportunity to learn by doing and operate in evolving, real-world conditions
- Role suited for individuals with a growth mindset and strong execution orientation

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Recruitment & On-Ground Hiring
- Support recruitment for field-based and program roles aligned with organizational mission and values.
- Coordinate job postings, interview scheduling, and candidate communication




- Work closely with operations and program teams with a collaborative “We before I” approach.
- Ensure timely documentation, offer coordination, and joining formalities
- Contribute to a positive and respectful candidate experience

Onboarding & Employee Lifecycle
- Coordinate end-to-end onboarding for field employees
- Manage pre-joining documentation, induction coordination, and on-ground readiness
- Track probation, confirmations, role changes, transfers, and exits
- Ensure accuracy, fairness, and empathy across lifecycle processes
- Maintain employee records with confidentiality and discipline

HR Operations & Compliance
- Maintain accurate employee data across multiple locations
- Coordinate attendance, leave, and payroll inputs with field supervisors
- Support statutory compliance including PF, ESI, and related documentation
- Assist in audits, inspections, and compliance checks
- Identify and implement practical solutions to oper

📌 HR Associate (Pune)
🏢 F4F
📍 Pune