HR Executive

About the organisation

The National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER) is India’s oldest and largest national, non-profit, independent economic research institute. Over its 70-year history, NCAER has contributed to high-quality economic research with policy impact. It is among the few think tanks globally with strong field data collection capabilities for national surveys. Its research spans macroeconomics, poverty, consumer behaviour, and other policy-focused applied economics. NCAER offers a vibrant, dynamic academic environment with world-class faculty and infrastructure, including recreational facilities like table tennis, badminton, and campus walks.

Responsibilities

• Support the end-to-end recruitment process, including job postings, screening applications, interview coordination, candidate communication, and onboarding.
• Coordinate employee induction, orientation, and joining formalities to ensure a smooth onboarding experience.
• Plan and implement employee engagement, staff welfare, recognition, and learning initiatives.
• Support HRIS (FactoHR) and other HR systems for payroll inputs, attendance, leave, employee data, travel, and reimbursement records.
• Assist with employee benefits, including Group Health Insurance, Provident Fund, Gratuity, and other welfare schemes, and liaise with EPFO and service providers.
• Support training and development programmes for staff.
• Ensure compliance with applicable labour laws, statutory requirements, HR policies, and internal procedures.
• Prepare HR reports, presentations, dashboards, and MIS for management, and support HR projects and policy implementation.
• Coordinate with HR vendors, outsourced agencies, and internal stakeholders, and undertake other HR and administrative responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Proven work experience of 3 years in HR roles.

Skills

• Good communication skills (written and oral).
• Integrity and professionalism.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital communication tools.
• High degree of multi-tasking and time management capability.
• Ability to work effectively with senior colleagues and team members.

Number of positions: Three. Applications will be accepted until 5th August, 2026, or until the positions are filled.