HR Business Partner

Virtusa; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Virtusa seeks a Strategic HR Partner to advise business leaders on workforce planning, talent management, organizational development, and employee engagement. You will collaborate with department heads to align HR initiatives with business goals and support change management to foster a high-performance culture.

In this role, you will analyze HR metrics, develop dashboards with Excel/Power BI, and work with Finance to measure HR impact on business performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in HR, Business, Finance or related field; MBA preferred.
• Experience: 5+ years in progressive HR with 2+ years in a business partner role; finance exposure is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Act as trusted advisor to business leaders on workforce planning and talent management.
• Collaborate with department heads to align HR initiatives with business goals.
• Support change management and foster a high-performance culture.
• Develop dashboards and reports on workforce KPIs with finance to measure HR impact.
• Partner with Finance to align workforce costs with budgets and forecasting.
• Support performance reviews, succession planning, and leadership development.

Skills

Financial acumen

HRIS proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical thinking

Workforce analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Finance

MBA or Master’s in HR/Finance

UG in Engineering or Maths preferred

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Strategic HR Partnership

Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders, providing guidance on workforce planning, talent management, organizational development, and employee engagement.

Job Requirements

Key Responsibilities

Strategic HR Partnership

Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders, providing guidance on workforce planning, talent management, organizational development, and employee engagement.

Collaborate with department heads to align HR initiatives with business goals.

Support change management initiatives and foster a high-performance culture.

Workforce Analytics & HR Reporting

• Analyse HR metrics (e.g., turnover, absenteeism, compensation trends) and provide actionable insights to drive informed decision-making.
• Develop dashboards and reports on workforce KPIs, collaborating with finance to measure HR impact on business performance.
• Leverage data to predict workforce trends, assess risk, and propose data-informed solutions.

Financial Planning & Budget Support

Partner with the Finance team to align workforce costs with budget planning and forecasting.

Contribute to compensation planning, including salary benchmarking and pay equity analysis.

Monitor and manage HR-related budgets (e.g., training, recruitment, benefits) ensuring financial efficiency and ROI.

Talent & Performance Management

• Support performance review cycles, succession planning, and leadership development efforts.
• Guide managers through goal setting, development plans, and performance improvement strategies.
• Analyse performance data to identify skill gaps and recommend learning interventions.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure HR practices are compliant with labour laws and internal policies.
• Monitor HR compliance metrics and partner with internal audit or legal teams as needed.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business, Finance, or a related field; MBA or Master's in HR/Finance preferred. UG in Engineering or Maths will be preferred.

Experience: 5+ years of progressive HR experience with at least 2 years in a business partner role; experience working closely with Finance or in a finance-heavy environment is a strong advantage.

Skills

• Strong financial and business acumen with the ability to interpret and act on financial data.
• Proficient in HRIS systems and data tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, Tableau).
• Excellent interpersonal, consulting, and communication skills.
• Ability to think strategically while executing tactically.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking skills.
• Familiarity with workforce planning models and predictive analytics.

Work Experience

710years