HR Associate
Most applications go out cold — see where you stand first. No sign-up to start.
Don't just apply. Show up ready.
Olive works from this exact posting — no sign-up to start.
At a glance
Job overview
Farmers for Forests is hiring a HR Associate. Farmers for Forests (F4F) is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented HR Associate to join their team. This early-career professional will support day-to-day HR operations, foster a positive organizational culture, and ensure smooth people processes within a mission-driven organization focused on environmental and social initiatives. The role offers exposure beyond fixed job descriptions and opportunities for learning in evolving, real-world conditions.
Key focus areas include Support recruitment for field-based and program roles, Coordinate job postings, interview scheduling, and candidate communication, and Ensure timely documentation, offer coordination, and joining formalities.
Preferred (not required): Recruitment, On-Ground Hiring, Interview Scheduling, and Candidate Communication.
Skills & qualifications
Skills
Full job description
About Us F4F is a Hybrid Social Enterprise working to protect and increase India’s biodiverse forest cover in close collaboration with rural communities. Founded in December 2019, F4F is one of the few organizations in India working in the forestry sector and using a payment-for-ecosystem services model for its environmental protection and restoration activities.
F4F was incubated at Mulago , Fast Forward , NSRCEL-IIMB , The Nudge Institute and Shakti - The Empathy Project . Our work has been supported by several organizations including Accenture, ACT Grants, Opus Software Solutions, Rainmatter Foundation and Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies.
We have also featured on DW TV and Scroll's Eco India series as well as DW Hindi . We have also been selected as one of India's top innovators working in the ecosystem restoration and conservation sector by the World Economic Forum .
Job Description Farmers for Forests (F4F) is Hiring an HR Associate . We are looking for a dynamic and detail-oriented HR Associate to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career professional to grow in a mission-driven organization while contributing to impactful environmental and social initiatives. The HR Associate will play a key role in supporting day-to-day HR operations, fostering a positive organizational culture, and ensuring smooth people processes.
About Us: F4F is a Hybrid Social Enterprise working to protect and increase India’s biodiverse forest cover in close collaboration with rural communities. Founded in December 2019, F4F is one of the few organizations in India working in the forestry sector and using a payment-for-ecosystem services model for its environmental protection and restoration activities.
F4F was incubated at Mulago , Fast Forward , NSRCEL-IIMB , The Nudge Institute and Shakti - The Empathy Project . Our work has been supported by several organizations including Accenture, ACT Grants, Opus Software Solutions, Rainmatter Foundation and Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies.
We have also featured on DW TV and Scroll's Eco India series as well as DW Hindi . We have also been selected as one of India's top innovators working in the ecosystem restoration and conservation sector by the World Economic Forum .
About the Role
Hands-on HR role supporting People & Culture processes in a field-intensive, operations-driven environment.
Boundary-less work profile with exposure beyond fixed job descriptions
Opportunity to learn by doing and operate in evolving, real-world conditions
Role suited for individuals with a growth mindset and strong execution orientation
Recruitment & On-Ground Hiring
Support recruitment for field-based and program roles aligned with organizational mission and values.
Coordinate job postings, interview scheduling, and candidate communication
Work closely with operations and program teams with a collaborative “We before I” approach.
Ensure timely documentation, offer coordination, and joining formalities
Contribute to a positive and respectful candidate experience
Onboarding & Employee Lifecycle
Coordinate end-to-end onboarding for field employees
Manage pre-joining documentation, induction coordination, and on-ground readiness
Track probation, confirmations, role changes, transfers, and exits
Ensure accuracy, fairness, and empathy across lifecycle processes
Maintain employee records with confidentiality and discipline
HR Operations & Compliance
Maintain accurate employee data across multiple locations
Coordinate attendance, leave, and payroll inputs with field supervisors
Support statutory compliance including PF, ESI, and related documentation
Assist in audits, inspections, and compliance checks
Identify and implement practical solutions to operational HR challenges
Employee Engagement & On-Ground Support
Act as the first point of contact for employee HR-related queries
Support engagement initiatives tailored to grassroots and field teams
Build trust through presence, responsiveness, and follow-through
Address day-to-day people issues with a problem-solving mindset
Escalate concerns with appropriate context and documentation
Policy Implementation in Practice
Translate HR policies into simple, workable guidance for field teams
Support policy communication, acknowledgement, and compliance
Assist with documentation related to conduct, discipline, and corrective actions
Balance compliance requirements with empathy and practicality
Performance & Growth Support
Coordinate probation reviews and performance feedback cycles
Support managers with documentation and follow-ups
Encourage continuous learning and development conversations
Maintain performance-related records and trackers
Support fair and transparent performance processes
HR MIS, Reporting & Administration
Maintain HR trackers, dashboards, and databases
Ensure data accuracy and timely reporting
Continuously learn and improve HR systems and processes
Draft and issue HR documents such as offer letters, confirmations, and transfers
Support ad-hoc HR and operational requirements as needed
Who Will Thrive in This Role
Comfortable working in a boundary-less role with evolving responsibilities
Operates with a strong growth mindset and positive attitude
Curious, eager to learn, and open to new ways of working
Learns best through hands-on experience and iteration
You've read the whole posting — now see how you match it.