People & Culture Officer – Recruitment & HR Operations

About the role

We are seeking a proactive, detail‑oriented People & Culture Officer to join our team in Patna, Bihar. The role will lead end‑to‑end recruitment for assigned positions and support broader HR operations for the Bihar state office.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment cycle – from drafting job descriptions to extending offers – ensuring timely and quality hires.
• Act as the first point of contact for HR queries from field staff and provide guidance on policies and procedures.
• Support grievance resolution and contribute to the development of HR policies for field‑based employees.
• Coordinate onboarding and off‑boarding processes, including documentation and orientation.
• Collaborate with the national People & Culture team and the Bihar state office to align HR practices.

Required profile

• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple hiring processes simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Experience in HR or recruitment, preferably in a development or public‑health context.
• Ability to work independently and serve as a bridge between national and state teams.

Required skills

• End‑to‑end recruitment management.
• HR policy interpretation and grievance handling.
• Onboarding and off‑boarding coordination.