Associate Director People Partner

Crisil; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in Mumbai is seeking a Core HR Business Partner to drive HR strategy and align people strategies with business goals. In this role, you will partner with leaders, oversee talent management, enhance employee relations, and lead performance management. This position requires a focus on strategic HR initiatives and analytics to support the organization’s objectives.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders to understand organizational goals.
• Advise leadership on organizational design and workforce planning.
• Serve as first point of contact for employee concerns.
• Implement employee engagement programs to improve morale.
• Lead the performance management cycle aligned with business goals.
• Drive talent management and succession planning.
• Use HR metrics to track trends and measure initiative effectiveness.

Job description

Key Responsibilities: The Core HR Business Partner (Core HRBP) will play a critical role in driving the HR strategy across the organization, partnering with business leaders to align people strategies with business goals. This position is responsible for overseeing the full HR lifecycle for the assigned business units, ensuring effective talent management, employee relations, performance management, workforce planning, and organizational development.

Strategic HR Partnership

• Partner with business leaders to understand organizational goals and develop tailored HR strategies that drive business success.
• Advise leadership on organizational design, workforce planning, and alignment of talent with business objectives.
• Act as a trusted advisor, providing guidance on key HR initiatives, including employee engagement, performance management, leadership development, and change management.

Employee Relations & Engagement

• Serve as the first point of contact for employee concerns, resolving issues with a focus on maintaining positive employee relations.
• Implement employee engagement programs to foster a positive work culture and improve overall morale.
• Handle conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, and performance improvement plans as needed.

Performance Management

• Lead the performance management cycle, ensuring alignment with business goals and individual development plans.
• Support managers in delivering performance feedback and facilitating career growth discussions.
• Monitor the performance of business units and recommend adjustments or interventions to improve results.

Talent Management

• Drive talent management, including identification, development, and retention of high‑potential talent across levels.
• Lead succession planning and skill mapping to build a strong leadership pipeline and ensure future‑readiness.

HR Reporting & Analytics

• Use HR metrics and analytics to track trends, measure the effectiveness of HR initiatives, and provide data‑driven recommendations to business leaders.
• Monitor key HR KPIs such as turnover rates, engagement levels, and employee satisfaction to ensure business objectives are being met.