People & Talent Associate

**This role is for one of our clients**

Industry: Staffing and Recruiting

Seniority level: Associate level

Min Experience: 1 year

Location: Gurugram

JobType: full-time

We are a fast-growing, profitable ed-tech startup revolutionizing access to higher education for underserved youth across Africa. By connecting African students to accredited Indian universities through affordable, work-integrated programs, we empower them to build global careers and transform their futures.

As we scale from ₹10 crore to ₹100 crore in revenue, we’re looking for an energetic and driven **People & Talent Associate** to take ownership of recruitment, HR operations, and team engagement. This is your opportunity to help shape the internal engine of a company that’s changing lives across two continents.

**Why This Role Matters**

Be a foundational member of our People function, working directly with leadership.

Own hiring pipelines and HR processes that power a mission-driven startup.

Build culture, systems, and structure from the ground up.

Join a tight-knit, high-output team where execution, learning, and ownership are valued above all else.

**What You’ll Be Doing**

1. **Talent Acquisition & Recruitment (40%)**

Drive end-to-end hiring: sourcing, screening, coordinating, and onboarding.

Build strong pipelines using LinkedIn, job boards, internal referrals, and campus partnerships.

Maintain a steady hiring velocity (e.g., 8-12 hires/month) with a smooth onboarding experience.

Keep recruiting dashboards updated and share weekly hiring reports with leadership.

2. **HR Operations & Compliance (30%)**

Coordinate seamless onboarding, attendance, and exit workflows for team members.

Assist in refining and documenting internal policies aligned with our growth stage.

Partner with finance on monthly payroll inputs and compliance tracking.

Ensure records are audit-ready and systems are up-to-date.

3. **Employee Engagement & Culture (15%)**

Organize team bonding activities, shout-outs, and milestone celebrations.

Support company-wide feedback mechanisms like pulse surveys and engagement check-ins.

Encourage a culture of trust, learning, and ownership across teams.

4. **People Support & Admin (15%)**

Act as a go-to person for HR queries and basic conflict resolution.

Manage administrative tasks including vendor coordination, office support, and documentation.

Support learning & development initiatives and ad hoc projects as needed.

**Who You Are**

2-4 years of experience in HR generalist and recruitment roles (startup or fast-growth experience preferred).

Hands-on, energetic, and able to juggle multiple priorities without losing detail.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills — able to connect with diverse profiles.

Proficient in HR tech tools (e.g., ATS, HRMS, Excel/Sheets, Google Workspace).

You thrive in high-growth, mission-first environments where you can take initiative and build from scratch.

Bonus: Experience working in education, social impact, or youth-focused domains.

**What You’ll Gain**

**Autonomy & Impact** - Build and shape HR systems from the ground up.

**Growth Opportunity** - Step into a leadership track in HR as the company scales 10x.

**Mission Alignment** - Be part of a business that’s transforming thousands of student journeys across Africa and India.

**Team Culture** - Work in a youthful, collaborative environment with a strong sense of ownership and purpose.