Business Partner

Intellect Design Arena; Chennai; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Intellect Design Arena in Chennai is seeking an experienced Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) with 6 to 10 years of core HR experience. The role focuses on aligning business objectives with people strategies, driving performance management, leadership development, and workforce planning.

You will partner with senior leaders to implement talent initiatives, manage employee relations, and design retention and development programs in a fast-paced FinTech/IT environment.

Qualifications

• 6–10 years HRBP/HR Generalist experience in FinTech/ITeS/BFSI
• MBA or Master's in HR
• Proven stakeholder management with senior leaders
• Knowledge of labor laws and compliance
• Data-driven HR analytics capability
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leaders to align HR strategies with business goals and metrics.
• Lead end-to-end performance management programs including goal setting and appraisals.
• Manage complex employee relations issues, investigations, and policy compliance.
• Analyze HR analytics, attrition trends, and engagement metrics for retention strategies.
• Drive workforce planning, headcount management, and talent pipeline with Talent Acquisition.
• Facilitate organizational design, change management, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Conduct stay/exit interviews and succession planning for key talents.

Skills

HRBP experience

MBA in HR

Stakeholder management

Labor law knowledge

HR analytics

Communication skills

Education

MBA / Master's in HR

Job description

Role TitleHuman Resources Business Partner (HRBP)Experience LevelSix to Ten YearsLocationChennaiNotice PeriodImmediate to 30 DaysCore FocusTalent Strategy, Business Alignment, Employee Engagement, Performance Management & Talent Retention

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) with 6 to 10 years of core experience to align business objectives with employees and management in designated business units. In this role, you will act as a trusted advisor to senior business leaders, driving talent strategy, performance management, leadership development, employee relations, and workforce planning in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with senior business leaders and management to align HR strategies with business goals and operational metrics.
• Lead end-to-end performance management programs, including goal setting, mid-year reviews, annual appraisals, and talent calibration.
• Manage complex employee relations issues, conduct thorough investigations, and drive resolution in compliance with corporate policies and labor laws.
• Analyze HR analytics, attrition trends, and engagement metrics to design targeted retention and talent development interventions.
• Drive workforce planning, headcount management, and talent pipeline strategies in collaboration with the Talent Acquisition team.
• Facilitate organizational design, change management initiatives, and employee engagement strategies across business units.
• Conduct regular stay/exit interviews, career progression planning, and succession planning for key talent pools.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Experience: 6 to 10 years of hands-on HRBP / HR Generalist experience, preferably within FinTech, IT/ITeS, or BFSI domains.
• Education: MBA / Master's degree in Human Resources, Personnel Management, or equivalent.
• Stakeholder Management: Proven track record of influencing and advising business leads, delivery heads, and mid-to-senior leadership.
• Domain Knowledge: Strong understanding of labor laws, statutory compliance, performance management frameworks, and employee engagement models.
• Analytical Skills: Proficiency in using data-driven insights and HR metrics to solve business problems and reduce attrition.
• Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication standards with strong negotiation and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing HRBP operations in a matrixed enterprise structure.
• Prior exposure to driving HR transformations, organizational design, or capability-building frameworks.
• HR Certifications (e.g., SHRM-CP/SCP, PHR/SPHR).