Farmers for Forests (F4F) is Hiring an HR Associate. We are looking for a dynamic 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

- 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 operational HR challenges

Employee Engagement & On-Ground Support

- Act as the first point of contact for employee HR-related queries

- Support engagement initiatives tailored to grassroots and field teams

- Build trust through presence, responsiveness, and follow-through

- Address day-to-day people issues with a problem-solving mindset

- Escalate concerns with appropriate context and documentation

Policy Implementation in Practice

- Translate HR policies into simple, workable guidance for field teams

- Support policy communication, acknowledgement, and compliance

- Assist with documentation related to conduct, discipline, and corrective actions

- Balance compliance requirements with empathy and practicality

Performance & Growth Support

- Coordinate probation reviews and performance feedback cycles

- Support managers with documentation and follow-ups

- Encourage continuous learning and development conversations

- Maintain performance-related records and trackers

- Support fair and transparent performance processes

HR MIS, Reporting & Administration

- Maintain HR trackers, dashboards, and databases

- Ensure data accuracy and timely reporting

- Continuously learn and improve HR systems and processes

- Draft and issue HR documents such as offer letters, confirmations, and transfers

- Support ad-hoc HR and operational requirements as needed

Requirements

Who Will Thrive in This Role

- Comfortable working in a boundary-less role with evolving responsibilities

- Operates with a strong growth mindset and positive attitude

- Curious, eager to learn, and open to current ways of working

- Learns best through hands-on experience and iteration

Benefits

Salary:

The salary band for this position is at 3,00,000 CTC.

📌 HR Associate (India)
🏢 Farmers for Forests (F4F)
📍 India