HR Officer
- Company
Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Institute (WASH Institute)
- Location
New Delhi, Dindigul, Tamil Nadu
- Employment Type
Full-Time
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Functional Category
Human Resources & Organisational Development
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Experience
5 - 8 years
- Date Posted
23-Feb-2026
About Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Institute (WASH Institute)
Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Institute (WASH Institute) is a registered NGO established in 2008 in Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu. WASH Institute is a technical, training, research and development organization dedicated to providing practical solutions to tackle a wide range of water, sanitation and hygiene issues in India. The organization is a sector partner of National Jal Jeevan Mission. Over the years, WASH Institute has carved its niche in the field of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene as an expert through its quality training programs, Technical Assistance to the Government of India, grassroots programs, and research & advocacy. Currently, WASH Institute is providing Technical Assistance to the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) on Swachh Bharat Mission. In addition, it is also providing Technical Assistance to the Ministry of Jal Shakti on SBM-Gramin and Jal Jeevan Mission. WASH Institute has also been providing access to improved WASH services to marginalized communities and schools by implementing grassroots level CSR projects across 17 locations in 9 states namely Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Bihar, Haryana, West Bengal, Karnataka, Assam and Uttar Pradesh. WASH Institute also has an academic wing that conducts formal courses at Reddiarchatram, Tamil Nadu in affiliation with Madurai Kamaraj University. The Institute has a proven record of accomplishment in organizing National Workshops/conferences on various themes of Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene. In 2018, WASH Institute was conferred with a National Level Award organized by India Today for “Best Institute on Sanitation Skill”. The organization has also been honoured with a National Level Award by Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), Government of India on “Technology Challenge for identifying and promoting solutions for cleaning and maintenance of septic tanks which eliminates the need for human entry”. In January 2020, WASH Institute was awarded by FICCI under Water Initiatives
Overview of the Role
This role supports end-to-end human resource management, including recruitment, onboarding, employee lifecycle processes, and HR operations. It ensures compliance with statutory requirements, maintains accurate HR records and payroll coordination, supports performance management and employee benefits administration, and provides ongoing HR and administrative support to strengthen organizational effectiveness.
Job Description
Recruitment, Onboarding & Employee Lifecycle:
• Assist in drafting job descriptions, posting vacancies, screening applications, conducting initial interviews, and coordinating the end-to-end recruitment and offer process.
• Manage onboarding, induction, probation confirmation, extension and exit formalities in line with organisational policies.
HR Operations & Compliance:
• Maintain and update HR databases, staff records, and physical employee files.
• Update employee data in SARAL software for payroll processing, salary slips, PF and ESI in coordination with Finance.
• Ensure accurate maintenance of attendance, timesheets, and leave records across offices and project locations.
Performance, Benefits & HR Support:
• Support the annual performance appraisal process.
• Ensure employee coverage under medical, gratuity, and accidental insurance schemes.
• Assist in updating HR policies/manuals, coordinating training calendars, supporting audits, and addressing employee HR queries.
• Perform any other tasks assigned by the Finance Manager/Executive Director.
Required & Preferred Qualifications
Skill
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good organisational and time-management abilities.
• Attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders and manage multiple tasks.
• Basic knowledge of labour laws, PF, ESI, and HR compliance.
Education
Bachelor’s/Master’s degree Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
Experience
5-8 years in HR operations and recruitment.