Assistant Manager - HRBP (Contract)

BDO India; Mumbai; Hybrid; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Part time

Job summary

BDO India in Mumbai is seeking a strategic Assistant Manager HR Business Partner on a 12-month contract to work with senior leadership and business teams to drive people strategy and organizational effectiveness.

You will partner with leaders on workforce planning, org design, talent development, succession, and employee relations while leading key HR programs and driving metrics for continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 3-5 years in a business partnering role supporting senior leadership.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to understand the strategic goals of the organization.
• Proven ability to influence and build credibility across all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders to translate organizational goals into HR initiatives.
• Advise on workforce planning, org design, talent development, succession planning, and employee relations.
• Provide guidance on change management, culture building, and employee engagement.
• Lead HR programs such as performance management, compensation planning, and leadership development.
• Analyze HR metrics to support decisions and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition, L&D, and Total Rewards for integrated HR support.
• Resolve complex employee relations issues and conduct investigations when needed.
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion within the business unit.

Skills

HRBP

People strategy

Organization design

Talent development

Employee relations

Change management

Diversity & inclusion

HR analytics

Job description

Details of the Role Position:

Title: Assistant Manager (on Contract)

Duration: 12 months contract

Location: Mumbai - Lower Parel

Experience: 8+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 3-5 years in a business partnering role supporting senior leadership.

Role Summary:

We are seeking a strategic and dynamic Assistant Manager HR Business Partner (HRBP) to work closely with senior leadership and business teams to drive people strategy and organizational effectiveness. This role will be instrumental in aligning business objectives with employees and management, serving as a consultant and change agent to ensure a high performing, engaged, and inclusive workplace.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with business leaders to understand organizational goals and translate them into effective HR strategies and initiatives.
• Act as a trusted advisor on a range of people-related topics including workforce planning, org design, talent development, succession planning, and employee relations.
• Provide strategic guidance on change management, culture building, and employee engagement.
• Lead the implementation of key HR programs such as performance management, compensation planning, and leadership development.
• Analyze HR metrics and provide insights to support business decisions and continuous improvement.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, and Total Rewards teams to ensure integrated HR support.
• Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues; conduct effective, thorough, and objective investigations when necessary.
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts within the assigned business unit.

Key Requirements:

• 8+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 3-5 years in a business partnering role supporting senior leadership.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to understand the strategic goals of the organization.
• Proven ability to influence and build credibility across all levels of the organization.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Data-driven mindset with experience in using HR analytics to drive decisions.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.