People & Culture Associate

We are seeking an experienced People & Culture Associate with at least 4 years of professional HR experience to join our team. This is a unique role where the primary responsibility (70% of KPIs) is end-to-end recruitment across technical and non-technical roles. In addition, the People & Culture Associate will oversee HR operations, ensuring smooth execution of administrative and operational HR processes across the employee lifecycle.

This role requires a balance of strategic recruitment expertise and hands-on people operations oversight, making it integral to building and sustaining a high-performing and engaged workforce.

Key Responsibilities

Recruitment (70%)

• Lead full-cycle recruitment for technical and non-technical positions, from workforce planning, sourcing, and interviewing to offer management.
• Develop and maintain a strong candidate pipeline through proactive sourcing and employer branding.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand team needs and set hiring KPIs.
• Own recruitment metrics and provide insights to leadership on time-to-hire, quality of hire, and pipeline health.

• Oversee the daily operations of the HR function, delegating and guiding the HR Operations Executive.
• Ensure accurate maintenance of employee records and personnel files.
• Monitor payroll and benefits administration for accuracy and compliance.
• Support onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring seamless employee experience.
• Ensure HR policies are enforced consistently and fairly.
• Stay up to date on labor law requirements, ensuring organizational compliance.
• Provide HR data, reports, and insights to leadership to support workforce decision-making.

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in HR, with strong exposure to recruitment and HR operations.
• Proven ability to manage end-to-end recruitment processes effectively.
• Familiarity with HR systems (experience with GreyTHR a plus).
• Strong understanding of payroll, benefits, compliance, and HR best practices.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage stakeholders across levels.
• Demonstrated ability to balance hands-on execution with oversight responsibilities.

• ESOPs based on performance
• Health insurance
• Statutory benefits like PF & Gratuity
• Remote work options
• Professional development opportunities
• Collaborative and inclusive work culture

EduFund is Indias first dedicated education-focused fintech platform, built to help Indian families plan, save and secure their childs education. Founded in 2020, our mission is to remove financial stress from education planning.

We offer a full suite of solutions, including investments, education loans, visa and immigration support, international remittance, and expert counselling, making it Indias only end-to-end education financial planning platform.

• Whether its saving early or funding a degree abroad, EduFund helps parents make smarter financial decisions for their childs future.
• In July 2025, EduFund raised $6 million in Series A funding, led by Cercano Management and MassMutual Ventures, bringing the total capital raised to $12 million.
• Explore more at www.edufund.in
• Skills: hiring,hr operations,recruitment