Job Opportunity for Senior Associate – Human Resources at Samhita in Mumbai

Website Samhita

About Samhita

Samhita is a social impact consulting firm, with a vision to build a ‘better normal’. The better normal reimagines business environments where social value is an integral aspect of growth, putting stakeholders and environmental guardianship at the centre of business strategy, a strategy that evolves from inputs to outcomes, from individuals to ecosystem, and from delivering services to building capacity and enabling the market.

To do this, we support companies to align their core competencies with the needs of the social sector, and build catalytic partnerships with stakeholders with in-depth knowledge and networks to execute sustainable, outcome-oriented social impact initiatives. This approach bridges the gap between purpose and action, and forges business responsibility strategies that balance people, profit and planet, thereby creating a better normal for communities, environments and businesses.

Roles & Responsibilities:

  • Support the HR Lead in research, developing and implementing HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the overall business strategy
  • Support in employee relations by addressing demands, grievances or other issues
  • Support in recruitment and selection process
  • Develop and implement employee engagement activities and motivation programs
  • Support in quarterly and annual performance reviews and recording performance metrics
  • Develop organisational surveys, evaluate the reports and support with solution and plans for the problem areas.
  • Support to assess training needs to apply and monitor training programs
  • Report to management and provide decision support through HR metrics
  • Ensure legal compliance throughout human resource management

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

  • 3-5 years of experience in the HR domain.
  • Good interpersonal communication skills. Should be able to work in cross-functional teams. 
  • People oriented and results driven 
  • Knowledge of HR systems and databases and knowledge of Organisation behaviour principles will be an added advantage 
  • Excellent analytical and problem solving skills, active listening, negotiation and presentation skills 
  • Good knowledge of HR Best Practices
  • Degree in Human Resources or Organisational Psychology

Work Location: Mumbai

Why Samhita?

We believe that great companies are built by great teams. So we value and nurture our people, and recruit those who share our passion for impact and excellence. 

We are young and dynamic, and believe in creating opportunity for individuals and ideas to grow. At Samhita, we invite initiative and innovation, and solve problems through collaborative action. You can make a difference in this mission-driven organisation, by using your skills to solve some of the toughest challenges facing modern India. We are looking forward to hearing your ideas.

How to apply:

Send us your resume with a one-page cover letter telling us what excites you about joining Samhita to careers@samhita.org

To apply for this job email your details to careers@samhita.org