World Resources Institute

Junior Associate- HR Operations

Mumbai, MH, IN

HybridFull time roleEarly Career

4 days ago

About the Job

Junior Associate – HR Operations

Who we are and what we do?

WRI India, an independent charity legally registered as the India Resources Trust, provides objective information and practical proposals to foster environmentally sound and socially equitable development. WRI India’s mission is to move human society to live in ways that protect Earth’s environment and its capacity to provide for the needs and aspirations of current and future generations. Through research, analysis, and recommendations, WRI India puts ideas into action to build transformative solutions to protect the earth, promote livelihoods, and enhance human well-being.

We are inspired by and associated with World Resources Institute (WRI), a global research organization. Currently over 150 researchers are working with WRI India in our offices at Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru.

Overview for Operations

WRI Operations team supports the crucial front-line work of the organization, they directly interact and work with Donors, Partners, Government agencies, Statutory bodies, Trustees, Vendors, and Consultants in fielding their inquiries, providing support at all the fronts and solving problems. So that the WRI programs can be implemented without any hurdles and the program staff and researchers can develop high quality research documents, plans and implement the programs at the field level.

WRI operations team consists of various functions such as Budget and Finance, Grants and Contracts, Legal Counsel, Human Resource, IT and Facilities management. Each role comes under the purview of operations and each function lead reports to the Director Operations and Director Operations report to the CEO of the Organization.

WRI Operations team strive for operational excellence across all functions starting with the recruitment, retention and management of WRI’s staff, our most important asset. We manage our endowment, the contributions entrusted to us, and our facilities in ways that are in line with our values and advance our mission. We maintain strict budgetary planning and financial controls to ensure that all contributions are managed in compliance with donors’ wishes.

About the role:

WRI India is looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Associate- HR to support a wide range of HR operations and process improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will bring 1–2 years of experience in HR and possess strong coordination, attention to detail and interpersonal skills. This role is critical to ensuring an excellent employee experience through efficient onboarding, HR documentation, record management, compliance, and HR analytics.

How your day will unfold:

1. Onboarding Coordination

Manage end-to-end onboarding activities including issuing offer and appointment letters, and verifying mandatory documents.
Ensure timely coordination with IT/Admin for workstation setup, email IDs, and welcome kits.
Provide a seamless and professional onboarding experience for all new hires.

2. Digitalization & HR Dashboards

Digitize all employee documents and maintain organized cloud-based storage.
Develop and manage HR dashboards to track and analyse metrics such as DEI indicators, joining vs offer ratios, promotions, and exit trends.
Support data-led decision-making by providing timely insights and analysis to program heads.

3. Exit Management

Coordinate the exit process across teams, conduct exit interviews, and collate insights for organizational learning.
Ensure all exit documentation is complete and stored appropriately.

4. HR Documentation & Letter Issuance

Draft and release various employment-related letters such as address proofs, experience letters, visa letters, contracts, etc.
Maintain accurate referencing and filing of all employee communications.
Oversee the process for employee visiting cards.

5. HR Records Management

Maintain up-to-date HR records and personal files for all employees (active and exited).
Share periodic MIS reports with relevant stakeholders.
Ensure all documentation is audit-ready and accessible.

6. Compliance & HR Database Maintenance

Ensure HR compliance requirements are met and coordinate with compliance vendors.
Maintain the HRIS (ADP and Workday) systems accurately and in real time.
Generate analytics and compliance reports as required.

Qualifications & Requirements we seek:

Graduate or MBA in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
1–2 years of relevant work experience in HR operations or similar roles.
Strong coordination skills and attention to detail.
Proficient in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint), and comfortable with HR tech platforms (ADP, Workday, or similar HRMS).
Data-driven approach with the ability to create dashboards and derive insights.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to handle sensitive employee data with confidentiality and integrity.

Salary and Benefits: 750000-940000 INR CTC Per annum

Salary shall be commensurate with experience and skills. WRI offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package.

Duration:1 year as term hire (extendable based on performance and project requirements)

Location: Mumbai, India

Start date: As soon as possible

List of Documents to be attached:

Cover Letter
Resume

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview purpose.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) @WRI India

WRI India values and promotes diversity, equity and inclusion across all areas of our work and workforce. Integrating these values into our actions fosters a progressive and collaborative culture and can also enhance our impact. It is our responsibility to create a welcoming working environment for people of diverse cultures, backgrounds and experience to learn together. We are responsible for fostering a safe and inclusive workplace where questions, concerns and information about diversity, equity and inclusion are part of our ongoing dialogue and development.

Learn more about WRI India’s commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). Click Here

People-centric to the core:

We keep our people at the centre of everything we do - from a welcoming work environment to benefits and a culture that encourages staff to stay healthy, happy, engaged, and growing.

Some of the non-monetary benefits that our staff get:

Health benefits: We cover health insurance for you and your loved ones for up to INR 8 lakhs

Term Insurance: Our term insurance policy covers life coverage of 50 lakhs per staff member

Employee Assistance program: Promoting mental well-being and supporting staff in achieving a satisfying work-life balance

Digital healthcare service: Online doctor consultations for your primary healthcare needs

Flexible work schedule: Alternative work arrangements for all who are eligible by nature of their job

Learning culture: Workshops and trainings to empower staff, encourage new learning opportunities

Rest and Recharge weeks: We encourage staff to take time off to rest, rejuvenate, upskill, and pursue their interests.

Our leave policy: Avail personal time off at 36 per year, along with public holidays, maternity, paternity, and adoption leaves.

Click here to know more about our benefits Careers | WRI INDIA (wri-india.org)

Equal employment @WRI India

We believe in equal employment, it is our policy to recruit, and provide opportunities for advancement in all job classifications without regard to caste, religion, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, parental status, or disability.

About the Company

World Resources Institute

Washington, DC, USA

1001-5000

WRI Overview  <a href="http://www.wri.org/">World Resources Institute</a> (WRI) is an independent, nonprofit global research organization that turns big ideas into action at the nexus of environment, economic opportunity and human well-being. We are working to address seven critical challenges that the world must overcome this decade in order to secure a sustainable future for people and the planet: climate change, energy, food, forests, water, sustainable cities, and the ocean.  We are passionate. We value our diversity of interests, skills and backgrounds. We have a flexible work environment. And we share a common goal to catalyze change that will improve the lives of people. Our shared ideals are at the core of our approach. They include: integrity, innovation, urgency, independence and respect.  The foundation of our work is delivering high-quality research, data, maps and analysis to solve the world’s greatest environment and international development <a href="http://www.wri.org/about/mission-goals">challenges</a>, and improve people’s lives. We work with leaders in government, business and civil society to drive ambitious action and create change on the ground. Equally important, we bring together partners to develop breakthrough ideas and scale-up solutions for far-reaching, enduring impact.   We have been growing rapidly: our staff has doubled in size over the past 5 years and our operating budget is now $150 million. Founded in 1982, WRI has a global staff of 1,000+ people with work spanning 60 countries. We have offices in <a href="https://www.wri.org/our-work/topics/africa">Africa</a>, <a href="http://www.wri.org/our-work/topics/brazil">Brazil</a>, <a href="http://www.wri.org/our-work/topics/china">China</a>, <a href="http://www.wri.org/our-work/topics/europe">Europe</a>, <a href="http://www.wri.org/our-work/topics/india">India</a>, <a href="http://www.wri.org/our-work/topics/indonesia">Indonesia</a>, <a href="http://www.wri.org/our-work/topics/mexico">Mexico</a> and the <a href="http://www.wri.org/our-work/topics/united-states">United States</a> as well as a growing presence in other countries and regions.    WRI is committed to advancing gender and social equity for human well-being in our mission and applies this principle to our organizational and programmatic practices.