About the National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA)

Established in 1976, the National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA), is a premier Institute of Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of India for research and capacity building for urban sector in India. NIUA’s broad objective is to bridge the gap between research and practice on issues related to urbanization. For more than 40 years now, NIUA has been the vanguard for contributing to and building the urban narrative for a fast-evolving Urban India.

The Institution has been actively working on bringing forth key areas of concern for urban India in order to build the urban discourse at various urban scales. It has utilized its competencies in research, knowledge management, policy advocacy and capacity building to address urban challenges and continuously striving to develop sustainable, inclusive, and productive urban ecosystems in the country. It has emerged as a thought leader and knowledge hub for urban development in India and is sought out by both Indian and International organizations for collaborations and partnerships in India’s urban transforming journey. NIUA is committed towards aligning its efforts towards achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through all its initiatives and programs.

About the role:

We are seeking a dedicated and detail oriented HR Associate to join our Human Resources team. The HR Associate will support the HR department in various tasks covering the entire employee lifecycle and ensuring efficient business operations.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process by sourcing candidates through internal and external platforms, screening profiles, scheduling interviews, and coordinating with hiring managers and interview panels.
• Support the coordination and conduct of interviews for both technical and non-technical positions, ensuring a smooth candidate experience.
• Contribute to employee engagement activities and support the implementation of learning and development initiatives.
• Manage onboarding and joining formalities, including preparation and maintenance of personnel files, and issuance of HR letters such as appointment, contract extension, increment, confirmation, and relieving letters.
• Maintain and update employee data, records, and HR processes through the HRMS software.
• Maintain and update attendance records, leave data, and monthly HR trackers to ensure accurate payroll inputs.
• Compile and verify monthly payroll data including attendance, leave records, new joiners, exits, and salary revisions.
• Coordinate with the finance/payroll vendor to support monthly payroll processing and ensure timely salary disbursement.
• Support employee engagement, motivation, and retention initiatives to strengthen organizational culture and employee satisfaction.
• Assist in clearing exit formalities including clearance documentation, and processing Full & Final (F&F) settlements.

Qualifications and Work Experienced Required:

• Qualification: Bachelor’s degree/ Master’s degree in Business Administration or a related field.
• Minimum three years’ professional HR experience (including talent acquisition, payroll and HR operations).

Skills:

• Proficient in MS Office Excel and Word.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to multitask and manage time efficiently.

Location: New Delhi

Application process:

• Application should contain detailed CV and a covering letter citing current position and remuneration and expressing interest and suitability for the position applied.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview.

References

• Please provide name and contact information of three references.

Remuneration

• As par with the industry standards, depending on experience and skills and fitment with NIUA remuneration structures. Proof of past remuneration (last received salary/monthly contract payment) would be required.

Application process

• Submit CV and cover letter through the NIUA portal.

Last Date of Application: 24th November, 2025