People & Culture Associate

2 days ago

Pune, Maharashtra, India EduFund Full time ₹ 8,00,000 - ₹ 24,00,000 per year

We are seeking an experienced
People & Culture Associate
with at least
4 years of professional HR experience
to join our team. This is a unique role where the primary responsibility (70% of KPIs) is
end-to-end recruitment
across technical and non-technical roles. In addition, the People & Culture Associate will oversee HR operations, ensuring smooth execution of administrative and operational HR processes across the employee lifecycle.

This role requires a balance of strategic recruitment expertise and hands-on people operations oversight, making it integral to building and sustaining a high-performing and engaged workforce.

Key Responsibilities
Recruitment (70%)

  • Lead full-cycle recruitment for technical and non-technical positions, from workforce planning, sourcing, and interviewing to offer management.
  • Develop and maintain a strong candidate pipeline through proactive sourcing and employer branding.
  • Partner with hiring managers to understand team needs and set hiring KPIs.
  • Own recruitment metrics and provide insights to leadership on time-to-hire, quality of hire, and pipeline health.

HR Operations Oversight (30%)

  • Oversee the daily operations of the HR function, delegating and guiding the HR Operations Executive.
  • Ensure accurate maintenance of employee records and personnel files.
  • Monitor payroll and benefits administration for accuracy and compliance.
  • Support onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring seamless employee experience.
  • Ensure HR policies are enforced consistently and fairly.
  • Stay up to date on labor law requirements, ensuring organizational compliance.
  • Provide HR data, reports, and insights to leadership to support workforce decision-making.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 4 years of experience in HR, with strong exposure to recruitment and HR operations.
  • Proven ability to manage end-to-end recruitment processes effectively.
  • Familiarity with HR systems (experience with GreyTHR a plus).
  • Strong understanding of payroll, benefits, compliance, and HR best practices.
  • Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage stakeholders across levels.
  • Demonstrated ability to balance hands-on execution with oversight responsibilities.

What You Can Expect In Return

  • ESOPs based on performance
  • Health insurance
  • Statutory benefits like PF & Gratuity
  • Remote work options
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Collaborative and inclusive work culture

About The Company
EduFund is India's first dedicated education-focused fintech platform, built to help Indian families plan, save and secure their child's education. Founded in 2020, our mission is to remove financial stress from education planning.

We offer a full suite of solutions, including investments, education loans, visa and immigration support, international remittance, and expert counselling, making it India's only end-to-end education financial planning platform.

Whether it's saving early or funding a degree abroad, EduFund helps parents make smarter financial decisions for their child's future.

In July 2025, EduFund raised $6 million in Series A funding, led by Cercano Management and MassMutual Ventures, bringing the total capital raised to $12 million.

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Skills: hiring,hr operations,recruitment

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