Location:
Kolkata, West Bengal Employment Type: Full time

Experience:
10+ years Compensation: ₹12–15 LPA About SwitchON Foundation Established in 2008, SwitchON Foundation is a nonprofit organisation working across climate-resilient agriculture, clean energy, green livelihoods and industry decarbonisation. With over 175 professionals operating across 10 states in India, we work to strengthen communities and build sustainable solutions. Recognised as a Great Place to Work®, SwitchON Foundation combines innovative programmes, social enterprises and strategic partnerships to create lasting environmental and social impact. Learn more at www.switchon.org.in

About the Role
We are looking for an experienced and hands-on Lead – Organisational Support to manage the support functions that enable our programmes and teams to work effectively. The role covers HR, Finance, Administration, IT, Compliance and Communications. The person will coordinate with the respective teams and senior leadership to ensure that programme teams receive the resources, systems and support they need on time. This role is suited to someone who can manage multiple functions, strengthen internal processes, solve operational problems and ensure that policies, documentation and compliance requirements are handled properly across a multi-state organisation.

Key Responsibilities
1. Human Resources
• Coordinate recruitment, onboarding, employee contracts, exits and employee records.
• Support the appraisal cycle, KRA documentation, staff welfare and training.
• Keep HR policies, the employee handbook and personnel records updated.
• Support the Fractional CHRO with HR operations and the Great Place to Work® process. 2. Finance and Compliance
• Coordinate with the Finance team on budgets, fund flows, payments and expense tracking.




• Ensure programme teams receive timely fund releases and budget utilisation updates.
• Support audits, donor financial reporting and utilisation certificates.
• Track statutory and regulatory requirements, including FCRA, 12A/80G, CSR-1, PF/ESI, TDS, labour laws and annual filings, as applicable.
• Maintain a compliance calendar and ensure deadlines are met.
• Keep registrations, legal documents, MOUs and partner agreements organised. 3. Administration and IT
• Oversee office administration, procurement, vendors, assets and inventory across locations.
• Coordinate travel, logistics and event support for programme teams.
• Maintain and improve administrative and procurement SOPs.
• Coordinate IT systems, devices, email, data storage and access controls. 4. Communications
• Coordinate the communications team across website updates, social media, newsletters, annual reports and donor-facing materials.
• Ensure programme teams share relevant stories, photographs and impact data.
• Maintain consistency with organisational brand guidelines. 5. Organisational Systems and Cross-functional Support
• Develop simple systems for internal requests, approvals, documentation and service delivery.
• Act as a central coordination point for programme teams seeking support across functions.
• Monitor support-team performance, resolve recurring bottlenecks and improve turnaround times.
• Report monthly to the Head of Operations on performance,



pending issues and operational risks. What We Are Looking For: Experience
• At least 10 years of experience in HR, Finance, Administration, Operations or related support functions.
• Demonstrated experience managing at least two support functions simultaneously.
• Experience in a nonprofit, development-sector organisation, social enterprise or CSR programme.
• Familiarity with donor-funded projects and their reporting requirements.
• Experience with nonprofit statutory compliance, particularly FCRA and 12A/80G, will be a strong advantage. Skills and Competencies
• Good understanding of Indian nonprofit compliance and statutory filing requirements.
• Ability to develop practical SOPs and improve internal processes.
• Proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets and familiarity with tools such as Tally, HR systems or workflow-management platforms.
• Strong coordination and people-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Hindi; Bengali will be an advantage.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• A service-oriented approach and the ability to work effectively in a fast-moving environment. Education A bachelor's degree is required. A postgraduate degree or qualification in HR, Finance, Management or Business Administration is preferred. Why Join SwitchON Foundation?
• Help build the systems that support climate action and sustainable livelihoods across India.
• Take ownership across HR, Finance, Administration, IT, Compliance and Communications.
• Work closely with senior leadership and programme teams.
• Contribute to a Great Place to Work® certified organisation. Compensation: ₹12–15 LPA, based on experience and suitability.

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