Human Resources Associate, Apprentice

About the Role

• Job Title: Human Resources Associate - Apprentice
• Department: Human Resources
• Employment Type: Apprentice
• Location: Gurugram (DLF Cyber Hub)
• Program Duration: 12 months

Role Overview

An early-career opportunity to build a broad foundation in Human Resources within a global SaaS organization. This role offers practical exposure across the employee lifecycle, supporting day-to-day HR programs, processes, and employee initiatives. You will learn how different HR areas work together, build relationships globally, and develop foundational HR skills. Emphasis will be placed on exploring how AI and emerging technologies can simplify, improve efficiency, and increase the impact of HR work, while understanding the importance of human judgment, confidentiality, and responsible use.

Key Responsibilities

HR & Employee Support

• Support day-to-day HR activities and routine employee questions, escalating complex matters.
• Assist with employee lifecycle activities: onboarding, changes, internal movements, and offboarding.
• Maintain accurate employee information, documentation, trackers, and HR records.
• Support preparation of employee communications and HR resources.
• Partner with HR colleagues to ensure a consistent and positive employee experience.

HR Programs & Operations

• Provide administrative and project support for global and regional HR initiatives.
• Assist with maintaining HR documentation, templates, process guides, and standard operating procedures.
• Support HR reporting, data collection, and basic analysis.
• Coordinate HR programs, meetings, events, and employee initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to simplify and improve HR processes and employee resources.
• Use approved AI tools appropriately for research, drafting, summarizing, organizing content, and improving productivity.
• Explore how AI and automation can improve HR processes and the employee experience, adhering to confidentiality and responsible AI use.

Employee Experience & Engagement

• Support employee engagement, recognition, culture, and wellbeing initiatives.
• Assist with communications and activities that keep employees informed and connected.
• Partner with colleagues in India to foster a strong local employee experience.
• Support opportunities for employees to connect across teams, functions, and locations.

Learning & Development

• Help coordinate learning and development activities.
• Assist with scheduling, communications, participation tracking, and learning resources.
• Support the development and organization of employee and manager resources.
• Gain exposure to broader talent and people-development initiatives.

Global HR Partnership

• Collaborate with HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, HR Operations, and global colleagues.
• Participate in HR projects providing exposure to different areas of the employee lifecycle.
• Build relationships with stakeholders across India and other Eptura locations.
• Share learnings, ideas, and new ways of working across the HR team.

Qualifications

Eligibility

• Bachelor's degree completed within the past two years.
• No more than two years of professional work experience.
• Legally eligible to participate in an apprenticeship program in India.

About You

• Recent graduate or early-career professional with 0–2 years of experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, Management, or a related discipline preferred.
• Genuine interest in building a career in Human Resources.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities.
• Comfortable working with data, spreadsheets, technology, and new digital tools.
• Curious, proactive, and eager to learn.
• Interested in understanding how AI can be used responsibly to improve productivity, problem-solving, processes, and the employee experience.
• Willing to experiment with new ways of working and continuously develop digital and AI skills.
• Able to exercise discretion when working with confidential employee information.
• Comfortable collaborating with colleagues across different functions, cultures, locations, and time zones.
• Willing to ask questions, seek feedback, and learn from successes and mistakes.

What You'll Gain

• Practical experience across multiple HR areas.
• Build a strong foundation across the employee lifecycle.
• Learn from experienced HR professionals globally.
• Exposure to HR operations, employee experience, HR Business Partner activities, Talent Acquisition, and learning initiatives.
• Develop professional communication, project management, HR systems, and data skills.
• Practical experience incorporating AI and emerging technologies into modern HR work.
• Understanding of where technology adds value and where human judgment, empathy, discretion, and collaboration remain essential.
• Build a professional network across Eptura.
• Experience working within a global SaaS organization.

Benefits

• Monthly stipend
• Health Insurance (fully paid – Self)
• 13 Public Holidays
• Hybrid working policy
• Exposure to the latest trends and technologies in the SaaS industry.
• Mentorship from global experienced professionals.
• Potential for career advancement based on performance and dedication.