HR Officer at In-Country

Does this sound like you?

• A recent graduate from a prestigious university in India or elsewhere (no experience necessary)
• Ambitious, work hard/play hard attitude
• Strength in verbal and written communication in English
• Looking to experience a foreign work culture
• Passionate about education, talent acquisition, and people's operations

Here are some details:

In-country is a British education management company launched in 2016 and now has a team of more than fifty people across Delhi, Mumbai, Lahore, and the UK. We manage the South Asian student recruitment operations for multiple blue-chip international universities and work on creative and exciting projects for many others. Our main office is located in Lajpat Nagar, New Delhi.

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Position Overview:

This is an opportunity for an energetic and ambitious individual to join In-country's growing Dynamic team. The successful candidate will become a part of our HR team, driving recruitment and admin tasks.

Location:
In-country University Hub, E-265, Amar Colony, Lajpat Nagar-4,

Employment Type:
Permanent

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the end-to-end recruitment cycle by sourcing, screening, and assessing candidates, ensuring the right talent is aligned with the company's goals and culture.
• Maintain and update job descriptions and role specifications to reflect evolving business needs and support effective talent acquisition.
• Coordinate and facilitate smooth onboarding processes, working with cross-functional teams to ensure new hires have a seamless and positive start.
• Manage employee account activations and deactivations, ensuring adherence to internal policies and data security protocols.
• Prepare, organise, and maintain accurate employee records related to hiring, exits, and leave management, while upholding confidentiality and compliance standards.
• Assist in drafting, reviewing, and refining HR documents—including contracts, internal policies, and proposals—under the guidance of senior HR leadership.
• Serve as a first point of contact for employee queries related to health, leave, conduct, POSH compliance, and other HR matters, offering thoughtful and informed support.
• Contribute to the development and execution of HR policies and procedures, and provide guidance to ensure consistency and understanding across the organisation.
• Deliver and support training initiatives on onboarding, compliance, and employee development to promote continuous learning and engagement.
• Monitor attendance and leave requests, ensuring compliance with company guidelines and statutory regulations.
• Collaborate with managers during performance review cycles to assess employee development needs and support career growth conversations.
• Continuously seek ways to enhance HR systems and processes, promoting efficiency, accuracy, and a more streamlined employee experience.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Preferred knowledge of HR functions (pay & benefits, recruitment, training & development etc.)
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Proficiency in Google Suite.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

Benefits:

• Extremely generous paid annual leave.
• Competitive salary.
• Medical insurance.
• Flexible working hours.
• Super-fast professional development.
• Emphasis on work-life balance, ownership of tasks, and staff development.
• Being part of a high-functioning, close-knit team.

How to apply:
Go to our Website and fill out the form. Pro-Tip – write a proper cover letter, bespoke to this job.