Nayi Disha is a progressive non-profit organization that leverages technology and works as a lifelong partner for families affected by Autism and other developmental disabilities. The organization began its journey in 2015 with the belief that family caregivers are true changemakers in the lives of their children. Over the past 10 years, Nayi Disha has focused on building a thriving and evolving community and ecosystem where parents and caregivers are well-informed, guided, and supported. Through its mobile-first, multilingual platform, the organization has reached more than 900,000 people across the country and built a growing community of more than 68,000 families with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Industry: Disability Support & Caregiver Resources
The HR Associate will lead key HR initiatives while supporting Nayi Dishaās mission and organizational growth. The role will be responsible for talent acquisition, employee engagement, learning and development, and ensuring compliance with HR policies. The candidate will work closely with leadership to cultivate a thriving work environment that promotes employee growth, inclusivity, and engagement.
The selected candidate will manage employee lifecycle activities including onboarding, offboarding, and maintaining accurate employee records. The role will ensure compliance with applicable labour laws and company policies. The candidate will oversee payroll processes, leave management, and employee benefits using the HRMS platform Keka.
The HR Associate will lead recruitment efforts by sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding new hires. The candidate will collaborate with department heads to forecast staffing requirements and plan hiring accordingly. The role will also involve designing and implementing employee engagement programs including employee check-ins and pulse surveys.
The candidate will develop and implement the Learning and Development plan and coordinate training sessions and workshops. The role will facilitate the complete performance review cycle including goal setting, mid-year reviews, and annual appraisals.
The HR Associate will track key HR metrics such as attrition, headcount, time-to-fill, and employee satisfaction. The candidate will prepare HR reports for leadership and provide insights to support effective decision-making.
Candidates should have 1ā2 years of experience in HR generalist roles. Prior experience in a non-profit organization is desirable. Experience managing teams and leading HR projects will be an advantage. Candidates should have a strong understanding of HR policies, labour laws, and HR best practices.
Proficiency in HRMS, specifically Keka, and payroll systems is required. Knowledge of talent management, recruitment strategies, and Learning and Development programs is preferred. Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills are required, along with strong organizational, multitasking, conflict resolution, and problem-solving abilities.
The position provides an opportunity to lead HR initiatives at a mission-driven and fast-growing non-profit organization. The candidate will work with a vibrant, committed, and enthusiastic team in a supportive work culture. The role offers direct impact on building an inclusive and thriving workplace supporting families of children with disabilities, along with opportunities to grow and contribute to HR strategy as the organization scales.
Required skills include Talent Acquisition and Onboarding, HRMS with Keka, Payroll Management, Employee Engagement and Retention, Learning and Development, and Performance Management.
Employee Size: Nayi Disha has built a strong community of 68,000+ families with intellectual and developmental disabilities and has reached more than 900,000 people across the country.
