Talent and Culture Associate

Job Description About us: IndieFolio is disrupting the traditional creative agency model by allowing leading brands to assemble custom creative teams, delivering world-class quality. We connect top brands with India's finest creative talent in design, video, and content, leveraging advanced technology and industry expertise to streamline the process. Our curated network of professionals, combined with a data-driven approach, ensures exceptional results and unmatched efficiency. With a proven track record and a commitment to innovation, IndieFolio is transforming how businesses access and collaborate with top-tier creative talent. We are scaling our team and operations, seeking independent, responsible, and accountable individuals to join our dynamic team. Job Description: We are seeking a dedicated Talent and Culture Associate to join our team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in fostering a positive and engaging workplace culture while managing the recruitment process and supporting the broader employee experience. The ideal candidate will have a strong passion for people, a keen understanding of organizational culture, and an ability to attract and engage talent aligned with our values. Key Responsibilities: - Talent Acquisition: - Work closely with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and create job descriptions aligned with our values. - Develop and implement sourcing strategies to attract diverse, qualified candidates using various channels, including social media, job boards, and networking events. - Conduct initial screening and interviews, ensuring a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment life cycle. - Onboarding & Employee Engagement: - Coordinate and facilitate a welcoming onboarding process that reflects our company culture, ensuring new hires are well-integrated into their teams. - Plan and execute employee engagement initiatives, such as team-building activities, wellness programs, and cultural events. - Support new hires through their onboarding journey and gather feedback to improve the onboarding experience continually. - Culture Building: - Collaborate with the HR team to create and promote initiatives that enhance our company culture, focusing on inclusivity, collaboration, and employee well-being. - Partner with internal teams to promote our core values, maintain a positive work environment, and address cultural challenges proactively. - Talent Development: - Assist in identifying training needs and support the development of learning opportunities and programs for employees at all levels. - Help manage performance review cycles and talent development processes, working with managers to identify high-potential employees. - Data and Reporting: - Track and analyze key recruitment and engagement metrics, such as time-to-fill, candidate feedback, and employee satisfaction scores, providing insights for continuous improvement. - Maintain records in the applicant tracking system (ATS) and HR databases, ensuring data accuracy and reporting capabilities. Requirements: - 2+ years of experience in talent acquisition, recruitment, or HR generalist roles. - Strong interpersonal skills, with a passion for culture-building and people engagement. - Familiarity with HR tools, applicant tracking systems (ATS), and MS Office Suite. - Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. - Excellent organizational, communication, and project management skills. 30-60-90 Day Plan: First 30 Days Learning & Foundation Building - Training & Onboarding: - Complete orientation on company mission, values, and culture, understanding how these elements play into the employee experience. - Attend onboarding sessions and training on ATS, employee engagement tools, and HR databases. - Shadow recruitment processes and observe the full employee lifecycle, from recruitment to onboarding and cultural initiatives. - Building Relationships: - Meet with department heads, team leaders, and key stakeholders to understand talent needs, team dynamics, and cultural goals. - Engage with the HR team to understand processes related to talent acquisition, culture-building, and employee engagement. - Initial Tasks: - Review current job descriptions, cultural programs, and employee feedback channels. - Begin sourcing for open positions, conducting phone screenings and preliminary interviews. Days 3160 Active Involvement & Program Development - Talent Acquisition & Onboarding: - Take ownership of specific open roles and manage the recruitment process, including conducting interviews, coordinating with hiring managers, and ensuring a smooth candidate experience. - Assist in refining and enhancing the onboarding process by gathering feedback and implementing improvements. - Engagement & Culture Initiatives: - Develop initial ideas for employee engagement initiatives or wellness programs to promote positive workplace culture. - Start organizing regular touchpoints with new hires and hiring managers to ensure a seamless onboarding and cultural integration. - Metrics & Feedback: - Track key metrics related to recruitment, onboarding, and employee engagement, preparing initial insights to guide further improvements. - Gather feedback from hiring managers and employees to understand what's working and areas for improvement in the culture-building initiatives. Days 6190 Strategic Execution & Continuous Improvement - Ownership of Talent and Culture Programs: - Fully manage recruitment cycles for assigned roles, ensuring high-quality hires and a strong candidate experience. - Begin executing employee engagement programs, including team-building events, cultural workshops, and wellness initiatives. - Support the performance review cycle, helping managers identify potential development needs for team members. - Metrics & Continuous Improvement: - Analyze recruitment, onboarding, and employee engagement metrics to identify trends and recommend actionable improvements. - Present insights and propose culture-building or process improvement initiatives to HR leadership based on gathered data and feedback. - Long-Term Culture Building: - Develop a structured plan for sustained employee engagement and cultural growth, focusing on inclusivity, development, and recognition. - Establish an ongoing feedback loop with employees and hiring managers to refine and evolve our culture and talent strategies.