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 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
Requirements
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
Benefits
Salary:
Skills Required
- Comfortable working in a boundary-less role with evolving responsibilities
- Strong growth mindset and positive attitude
- Curious, eager to learn, and open to new ways of working
- Ability to learn through hands-on experience and iteration
What We Do
Farmers for Forests (F4F) is a Pune-based hybrid social enterprise that works with rural communities and farmers to protect and restore India’s forests. It helps smallholders transition to agroforestry, regenerate soil, increase incomes, and build climate resilience. Through technology, carbon finance, advisory services, and ecosystem-protection programs, F4F supports biodiverse farms and forests while addressing climate change, biodiversity loss, and rural poverty.
