HR Business Partner

SoftwareONE Deutschland GmbH; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

SoftwareOne Deutschland GmbH in Bengaluru is seeking a seasoned HR Business Partner to align people strategy with business goals. You will act as a strategic advisor to sales and operations, drive workforce planning, performance management, and leadership development while ensuring payroll governance and statutory compliance.

You should bring 12–14 years of progressive HR experience, proven partnership with both sales and internal functions, and strong stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• 12-14 years of progressive HR experience with strong exposure to HR Business Partnering.
• Experience supporting sales and internal function verticals is strongly preferred.
• Currently supporting a business unit of ~500-600 employees with direct interaction with middle management.
• Strong understanding of payroll processes and statutory compliance.
• Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
• Strong conflict resolution and problem-solving capabilities.
• High proficiency in presentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Strategic HR Business Partnering: align HR strategies with business objectives across sales and internal functions.
• Employee Lifecycle Management: oversee onboarding, engagement, development, and retention.
• Stakeholder Management & Advisory: influence decisions and manage expectations with leaders and mid-management.
• Conflict Management & Employee Relations: handle complex employee relations with confidentiality and mediation.

Skills

HRBP partnering

Stakeholder mgmt

Payroll & Compliance

Employee Relations

Leadership Development

Job description

Why SoftwareOne?

SoftwareOne is a global provider of software and cloud solutions. With a presence in over 70 countries and more than 12,000 professionals, we help organizations optimize software investments, modernize applications, and unlock the value of cloud, data, and AI.

Our people are at the core of everything we do. We enable collaboration across borders, continuous learning, and opportunities to grow in a fast-evolving technology landscape. Whether your focus is on technology, customer success, or business operations, your ideas matter, and your contributions make a difference.

Join a global team where you can build your skills, work with leading technologies, and make a real impact for our customers.

The role

1. Do you enjoy partnering with business leaders to align HR strategies with organizational goals?
2. Are you passionate about resolving complex employee relations issues and driving positive workplace outcomes?

Role Overview

We are looking for a seasoned HR Business Partner to act as a strategic advisor to business leaders, driving the people agenda in alignment with organizational goals. The role requires strong expertise across HRBP functions, along with sound knowledge of payroll compliances, and experience partnering with both sales and internal function verticals within a mid-sized organization.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Strategic HR Business Partnering
  • Partner with business leaders across sales and internal functions to drive HR strategies aligned with business objectives
  • Act as a trusted advisor on organizational design, workforce planning, and talent management
  • Drive performance management, succession planning, and leadership development initiatives
• Employee Lifecycle Management
  • Oversee end-to-end employee lifecycle including onboarding, engagement, development, and retention
  • Provide guidance on performance improvement plans, career development, and employee relations
• Stakeholder Management & Advisory
  • Collaborate with stakeholders across functions to influence decision-making and drive people outcomes
  • Effectively negotiate and manage expectations with business leaders and middle management
• Conflict Management & Employee Relations
  • Handle complex employee relations issues with maturity and confidentiality
  • Drive conflict resolution through structured interventions and mediation
  • Ensure a positive and productive work environment
• Compliance & Payroll Governance
  • Ensure adherence to statutory compliances and HR policies, especially those linked to payroll
  • Work closely with payroll teams to ensure accuracy, governance, and compliance with applicable laws
• Data, Insights & Presentation
  • Analyze HR metrics and provide actionable insights to leadership
  • Deliver impactful presentations to leadership teams on people strategy, trends, and interventions

What we need to see from you

• 12-14 years of progressive HR experience with strong exposure to HR Business Partnering
• Experience supporting both sales and internal function verticals is strongly preferred
• Currently supporting a business unit of ~500-600 employees, with direct interaction with middle management
• Strong understanding of payroll processes and statutory compliance
• Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills
• Strong conflict resolution and problem-solving capabilities
• High proficiency in presentation and communication skills
• Ability to influence, coach, and partner with business leaders

Preferred Traits

• Strategic thinking with strong execution focus
• High emotional intelligence and interpersonal effectiveness
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

Job Function

People & Culture

Accommodations

SoftwareOne welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and abilities to apply. If you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process, email us at [e-mail].

Please include the role for which you are applying and your country location. Someone from our organization that is not part of the decision-making process will be in touch to discuss your specific needs and we will make every effort to accommodate you. Any information shared will be stored securely and treated in the strictest of confidence in line with GDPR.

At SoftwareOne, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Additionally, we encourage experienced individuals that have taken an intentional career break and are now prepared to return to work to explore our SOAR program.