Sarvoham Welfare Trust
Position
: Talent Acquisition Specialist and HR Business Partner
Department: Human Resources
Location: Bangalore, India (On-site)
Reporting To: Manager HR Business Partner
Employment Type: Full-Time (6-months contract, with scope for extension and absorption)
ABOUT SARVOHAM
Sarvoham Welfare Trust is a charitable organization dedicated to the welfare of under-privileged animals in Bangalore, India. Sarvoham was established in April 2017 by co-founders Haris Ali & Madhusmita Sahu with a vision to create an inclusive eco-system that co-exists with animals providing them a respectable life that contributes to the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) frameworks and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs’) for the planet.
Over the past 9 years, Sarvoham has grown from a small charity effort to a well-established animal welfare organization. We have rescued more than 3500 street animals, and provide a shelter for more than 200 dogs.
Sarvoham means the harmony between all elements of nature, both human and non-human, and the organization is guided by the spirit of harmonious coexistence.
ROLE PURPOSE
Sarvoham stands at a defining moment in its journey to create a more compassionate world for animals and seeks to expand its impact by building a sustainable ecosystem of partnerships and philanthropy that will enable many more lives to be saved and transformed.
The Talent Acquisition Specialist & HR Business Partner is a key role responsible for building the Foundation's internal & external ecosystem of partnerships, influence, and trust The core objective is to position Sarvoham as a sustainable and trusted partner integrating attracting the best fit talent for the foundation to supporting the employee lifecycle with community mobilization, public communications, advocacy, and brand stewardship into a unified strategy that advances the Foundation's mission and long-term sustainability.
WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS
- Building Sarvoham as a purpose driven employer of choice for Talent: Sarvoham has built a reliable and credible rescue and rehabilitation model since 2017. The Foundation is looking for an experienced member as the Talent Acquisition Specialist & HR Business Partner to attract, engage, build sustainable and meaningful relationships with individuals who resonate with the Foundation’s purpose to build a society that provides a ‘respectable’ life to all animal species.
- Build a Talent community with a Stewardship mindset: Working closely with the CEO, Board, leadership team and civil society organisations, the incumbent will cultivate meaningful relationships that generate talent in the form of full-time employees and volunteers who inspire collective action and expand the Foundation's impact across India.
- Design the People, Culture and Talent Community: Work closely with the leadership team at Sarvoham to design, implement and lead the talent attraction and retention strategy at Sarvoham that can attract desired talent across technical and functional requirements with a sense of purpose and commitment to contribute positively to perpetuity of Sarvoham's veterinary and sanctuary missions.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
End to End Talent Acquisition (50%): Spearhead end to end talent acquisition across roles for the foundation including but not limited to:
- Shelter and Sanctuary staff
- Fundraising professionals
- Storytelling, Communications and Branding roles
- Finance, HR and Administration in addition to Leadership and Specialist positions
Responsibilities
- Partner with the leadership team at Sarvoham to project manpower requirements.
- Design job descriptions and recruitment campaigns.
- Source candidates through LinkedIn, Naukri, Indeed, social media, referrals, universities and professional networks.
- Build available talent pipelines that align with the vision, mission and purpose of Sarvoham for critical positions.
- Screen resumes and conduct competency and skills assessments including initial interviews.
- Conduct reference and background checks for shortlisted candidates.
- Own the candidate engagement and communication engagement throughout the recruitment process.
- Prepare letters of intent, letters post compensation and fitment assessment within approved guidelines.
- Ensure an exceptional candidate experience from recruitment and onboarding to across the employee life-cycle.
HR Business Partnering (50%): Partner with the leadership team at Sarvoham to support the employee life-cycle including but not limited to the following:
- Manage employee lifecycle processes such as joining, onboarding, transfers, confirmations, attendance, leave, documentation and exit formalities adhering to mandated organisational policies and practices.
- Maintain accuracy and integrity of employee records, HR files and HRIS data.
- Organise meaningful employee engagement initiatives including learning and development.
- Design the Performance Management policy in line with the organisational philosophy, monitor performance trends and implement necessary corrective actions as per organisational policy.
- Introduce and support wellness and recognition programmes.
- Design and implement HR policies, including the code of conduct, grievance re-dressal, whistleblower and other policies aligned with organisational values and statutory regulations.
- Address employee queries and grievances, initiating corrective and disciplinary measures as required.
- Partner on Strategic Projects at Sarvoham including volunteering for animal welfare activities and programs.
SUCCESS MEASURES
Community Engagement & Social Impact
- Build partnerships with agencies and groups for building a network of veterinarians’ , NGOs, and volunteers that empower communities to become active participants in animal welfare, environmental sustainability, and community resilience.
Candidate & Employee NPS
- Build Sarvoham as a brand an employer brand that places employee experience at the core of it's operations that drives genuine compassion for employees to become active participants in animal welfare, environmental sustainability, and community resilience.
Candidate & Employee Experience
- Build credibility for Sarvoham as an employer of choice with a vision that resonates and attracts employee acquisition, sustainable retention and development to become active participants in animal welfare, environmental sustainability, and community resilience.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
The ideal candidate is a purpose-driven individual who combines strategic thinking with a blend of compassion, influence, and execution, engaging prospective employees and communities, while inspiring internal teams around a shared purpose.
- Work Experience: 0-2 years of progressive experience in talent acquisition and business partnering. Freshers are welcome to apply.
- Proven Track Record: of fulfillment and employee satisfaction.
- Operational Skills: Proven ability to recruit and design, people thinking policies and processes with psychometric assessments, assignments and data-driven management.
PREFERRED BACKGROUNDS
- Graduate freshers with suave rhetoric, elegant articulation and ability to convince in English, Hindi and other regional languages, with a keen interest in Human Resources are also welcome to apply.
- Ability to become a preferred partner for candidates and employees.
- 0–2 years of HR experience.
- Comfortable operating in an on-site, 6 day work week with exigencies that can save lives.
- Experience in NGOs, healthcare, veterinary services, social impact organisations as a volunteer or employee is an advantage.
- Experience hiring across multiple functions and job roles is preferred.
- Practices and promotes a life-style that is animal friendly.
WHY JOIN SARVOHAM
We are on a mission to establish equity, inclusion, and compassion for animals in society, so that they can lead a fulfilling and respectable life. We are looking for a clinician who resonates with this mission and believes that their experience, skills, and judgment can genuinely change outcomes for the animals who need it most — leading by example, and helping build a shelter medicine practice that will sustain for generations to come.
Pay: Up to ₹400,000.00 per year
Benefits
Ability to commute/relocate
- Bengaluru, Karnataka 560076: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Application Question(s)
- At Sarvoham we do not encourage the use of AI for any communication. Please confirm that you have not used AI or paraphrasing tools. We only consider authentic responses to these questions.
- Are you willing to actively advocate for veganism as part of Sarvoham's mission?
- How do you believe you can contribute to Sarvoham? Please be specific in reference to your skills.
- What do you know about Sarvoham? Why do you want to work for an animal welfare organization like Sarvoham? Please share in your own words.
- Have you ever personally rescued or helped an injured, abandoned, or distressed animal? Please describe your experience.
- Are you comfortable working in an on-site, 6 day working environment with rescued animals, including those that are sick, injured, disabled, or terminally ill? If Yes, please explain what motivates you.
- When would you be available to join Sarvoham if selected? Please mention in days.
- What kind of diet do you follow - Vegan, Vegetarian or Non-Vegetarian? Are you willing to transition to a more animal friendly diet? Please explain why.
- Briefly describe your experience in Human Resources function for an organization.
- As a Talent Acquisition Specialist and HR Business Partner, would you hire a candidate who consumes meat as a personal choice for an animal-welfare organization? Please explain why or why not.
Work Location: In person