Job ID: 300355

HR and Admin Associate

Access Assist

Location: Gurugram or Lucknow, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh

Apply by: 14 Aug 2026

Relevant Sectors

Administration, HR, Management, Accounting/Finance

About Access Assist
Access Assist (ASSIST) is an action tank building practical, scalable solutions for inclusive economic mobility and climate-smart development. Since 2009, we have worked across India and South Asia to advance the well-being of underserved communities—particularly women, youth, farmers, and small enterprises—by harnessing finance, capital, data, and digital technologies. We work closely with donors, financial institutions, and governments not just to advise, but to act—testing solutions on the ground, bringing catalytic capital to early-stage ideas, and supporting systems to evolve for long-term impact. Access Assist is a Non-Profit Trust registered under the Indian Trust Act, based in New Delhi. https://www.accessassist.in/careers

Role Overview
The HR and Admin Associate will support the organization's human resources and administrative functions, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations across recruitment, employee lifecycle management, compliance, office administration, and logistics. This role is central to building a well-run, people-first organization that supports ASSIST's mission-driven teams across locations.

Key Responsibilities
Human Resources
Support end-to-end recruitment: drafting job descriptions, posting vacancies, screening candidates, scheduling interviews, and coordinating offer rollouts.
Manage onboarding and induction for new employees, including documentation and orientation.
Maintain and update employee records, HR databases, and personnel files, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
Support performance management processes, including tracking appraisal cycles and documentation.
Assist with employee engagement initiatives, internal communications, and grievance handling.
Support payroll inputs (attendance, leave records, reimbursements) in coordination with the finance team.
Ensure compliance with applicable labor laws, statutory requirements, and organizational HR policies.
Coordinate offboarding processes, including exit interviews and documentation.

Administration
Oversee day-to-day office administration, including vendor management, facilities, and procurement of office supplies.
Support travel and logistics arrangements for staff, including domestic travel bookings and accommodation.
Maintain organizational compliance records (licenses, registrations, insurance, contracts) and coordinate renewals.
Support the planning and logistics of internal meetings, workshops, and events.
Assist in maintaining asset registers and ensuring proper documentation of organizational assets.
Liaise with external vendors, service providers, and government offices as required.

Policy & Process Support
Support the development, updating, and rollout of HR and administrative policies and SOPs.
Assist in ensuring adherence to organizational policies across teams and locations.
Contribute to process improvements to enhance efficiency of HR and admin operations.

Qualifications
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
3–6 years of relevant experience in HR and administration, preferably within the non-profit/development sector or a multi-location organization.
Working knowledge of labor laws and statutory compliance requirements in India.

Skills & Competencies

Strong organizational and multitasking skills with attention to detail.
Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); familiarity with HRMS/payroll software is an advantage.
Good interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
Ability to work independently and coordinate across multiple teams and locations.
Problem-solving mindset with a proactive, service-oriented approach.
Willingness to travel occasionally, if required.

What We Offer
The opportunity to build and strengthen HR and operational systems for a mission-driven organization.
A collaborative work environment with exposure to a multi-location, multi-disciplinary team.
Compensation commensurate with experience and sector benchmarks.

How to Apply
Interested candidates may send their updated CV along with a cover letter to hr@accessassist.in, mentioning "HR and Admin Associate" in the subject line.

Access Assist is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women, persons with disabilities, and candidates from underrepresented backgrounds.

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hr(at)accessassist.in