Human Resource Associate

Job Description Associate Human Resources

About Amber and Mark

At Amber & Mark, we partner with Governments and Public Institutions to turn ambition into outcomes - bringing the rigour of strategy, the discipline of delivery, and an enduring belief in public purpose to every engagement.

We believe advisory must go beyond frameworks and contribute meaningfully to governance transformation, institutional strengthening, and development impact. Our teams work closely with government departments, public agencies, development institutions, and implementation partners across diverse sectors..

Position Details

Position Title

Associate Human Resources

Number of Positions

01

Location

Churchgate, Mumbai, Maharashtra

Reporting To

HR Manager / Senior Associate – Human Resources

Employment Type

Full-time

Experience Required

1–3 Years (Recruitment / Talent Acquisition experience preferred)

Educational Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

Candidates with a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration (BBA/BBM), Psychology, Sociology, Commerce, or related disciplines may apply.

Master's Degree (Preferred)

MBA in HR, MA in Psychology, MSW, PGDM in HRM, or equivalent postgraduate qualification is preferred. Certifications in recruitment/talent acquisition, HR management, payroll processing, labour law compliance, or skill development frameworks will be an added advantage.

Relevant Work Experience

Candidates with prior work or internship experience in recruitment, HR functions, talent acquisition, training coordination, payroll operations, or skill development organisations will be preferred. Hands-on exposure to sourcing, screening, interview coordination, employee lifecycle management, HR documentation, onboarding, statutory HR compliance, or skilling initiatives will be given preference. Familiarity with HRMS platforms, applicant tracking systems (ATS), and workforce data management is an added advantage.

Role Overview

The Associate – Human Resources will support end-to-end HR operations with a core focus on recruitment and talent acquisition, alongside onboarding, HR documentation, payroll coordination, statutory compliance, and learning & development initiatives. Given the organisation's focus on skill development, this role also carries a distinct scope to support the design and coordination of skilling programmes, training interventions, and competency-building activities. The selected candidate will work closely with the HR Manager and cross-functional teams to build a strong hiring pipeline, ensure seamless people operations, and support workforce capability building aligned with organisational and industry goals.

Roles & Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition & Recruitment (Core Focus)

• Own end-to-end recruitment cycles - job posting, sourcing, screening, interview scheduling, and candidate coordination across multiple roles.
• Build and manage talent pipelines using job portals, LinkedIn Recruiter, employee referrals, and campus/industry tie-ups.
• Conduct resume screening and telephonic/preliminary interviews to assess candidate fit against role requirements.
• Maintain and optimise the applicant tracking system (ATS), ensuring accurate candidate records and pipeline hygiene.
• Coordinate with hiring managers on role scoping, interview panels, feedback collection, and offer finalisation.
• Negotiate and roll out offers, and track candidate acceptance and joining status.
• Drive employer branding, social media recruitment, campus outreach, and recruitment drives to strengthen the talent funnel.
• Track recruitment metrics — time-to-fill, source effectiveness, and offer-to-joining ratios — to improve hiring efficiency.

Onboarding & Employee Lifecycle Management

• Coordinate pre-joining formalities, document verification, and induction logistics for new joiners.
• Facilitate onboarding experiences including orientation, system access, and team introductions.
• Maintain employee records and lifecycle documentation from joining through separation, including offboarding and exit formalities.

HR Operations, Payroll & Compliance

• Maintain HRMS records, employee databases, and people-related trackers; prepare offer, appointment, and confirmation letters and other HR correspondence.
• Support attendance/leave tracking, payroll input preparation, and resolution of payroll queries in coordination with finance.
• Support statutory compliance activities (PF, ESIC, PT, gratuity) and coordinate with auditors on HR regulatory requirements.

Learning, Development & Skill Enablement

• Coordinate training and skill development programmes, workshops, and capacity-building sessions for internal teams and project beneficiaries.
• Support competency-building initiatives, training calendars, feedback forms, and programme evaluation summaries.
• Liaise with trainers and vendors, and support development of training materials and assessment frameworks.

Engagement, Performance & Reporting

• Support employee engagement activities, internal communication, and performance appraisal coordination.
• Prepare HR MIS reports, recruitment trackers, attrition reports, and workforce analytics summaries for management review.

Skills

Required Skills

• Recruitment & HR Operations: Sound knowledge of end-to-end recruitment and HR processes including sourcing, onboarding, documentation, payroll support, and compliance.
• Sourcing & Screening: Hands-on experience with sourcing techniques (Boolean search, LinkedIn Recruiter, job portals) and candidate assessment.
• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills for coordination with candidates, employees, and stakeholders.
• MS Office Proficiency: Working knowledge of MS Excel, MS Word, and MS PowerPoint for HR/recruitment reporting and documentation.
• Attention to Detail: High accuracy in maintaining candidate pipelines, HR records, and compliance requirements.
• Statutory Compliance Awareness: Basic understanding of labour laws, PF, ESIC, payroll compliance, and applicable statutory requirements.

Desired Skills

• HRMS & ATS Platforms: Familiarity with ATS and HRMS tools such as Keka, Darwinbox, Zoho People, or GreytHR.
• Employer Branding: Exposure to campus hiring, employer branding, and social media recruitment initiatives.
• Learning & Development: Interest in and exposure to skill development frameworks, training coordination, and competency-building.
• Data & Reporting: Ability to prepare HR/recruitment dashboards and analytical summaries using MS Excel or Google Sheets.

Tools & Technical Proficiency

Mandatory: MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, Google Workspace, HRMS Platform (Keka / Zoho People / Darwinbox or equivalent), Job Portals (Naukri / LinkedIn Recruiter).

Desired: Applicant Tracking System (ATS), Power BI / Google Data Studio, Survey & Feedback Tools (Google Forms, SurveyMonkey), Basic LMS or e-Learning Platform familiarity.

Preferred Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is people-centric, recruitment-driven, organised, and passionate about human resource management and skill development. Candidates with prior experience in recruitment/talent acquisition, HR operations, training coordination, or skilling organisations will be preferred, along with exposure to competency frameworks, performance management, statutory HR compliance, and learning & development functions.

What You Gain From This Role

A distinctive opportunity to build a recruitment-led HR career within an organisation deeply committed Government Advisory— with hands-on exposure across talent acquisition, HR operations, learning & development, and statutory compliance.

Application Process

Interested candidates may apply by sendind their application to [email removed]. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for Preliminary Screening, applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Diversity

Amber and Mark Advisory Services Private Limited is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace, and encourages applications across all social, cultural, educational, and professional backgrounds.