HR Business Partner

Liberty Specialty Markets; India; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Specialty Markets is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to partner with India business leaders and APAC regional leaders on all people-related matters. The role will translate business strategy into actionable HR initiatives, lead complex employee relations cases, and own board materials preparation, shaping a unified culture across India and APAC.

The ideal candidate will have 10+ years HR experience, with at least 5 years in an HRBP or leadership role, strong knowledge of

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Admin, Law or related field; Master’s preferred.
• Professional certifications such as SHRM / HRCI / equivalent preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive HR experience with 5+ years in HRBP or HR leadership role in a multinational or complex org.

Responsibilities

• Strategic HR Partnership: co-develop and execute people strategies to support business objectives and workforce planning.
• Employee & Labor Relations: lead complex ER cases, manage unions/industrial relations where applicable, and ensure legal compliance.
• Change Management: drive HR initiatives with COEs to deliver market-level changes.
• Board readiness: prepare HR materials for Board and executive committees; governance of HR deliverables.

Skills

HR strategy

Employee relations

Change management

Stakeholder management

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor’s in HR/BA/Law

Master’s degree

SHRM/HRCI certification

Job description

The HR Business Partner is a trusted advisor to India business leaders and aligned APAC regional leaders on all people-related matters. This role will drive high-impact initiatives to support Liberty General Insurance’s people agenda in India and contribute to the broader APAC strategy – bringing leaders and teams together to foster a strong, unified culture and organization.

The HRBP will translate business strategy into actionable HR initiatives, lead complex employee relations cases, and own the preparation of HR-related board materials. This role requires exceptional influencing skills, strong experience in employee relations, sound knowledge of Indian employment legislation and industrial relations, and demonstrated experience preparing and presenting HR items to boards and executive audiences.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic HR Partnership

• Partner with business leadership to co-develop and execute people strategies that support short- and long-term business objectives, including workforce planning, organization design, and talent supply.
• Provide data- and insight-driven recommendations on organizational capability, structure, and culture.
• Prepare human capital updates, HR policies, executive compensation proposals, succession plans, and risk items for the Board and its committees.
• Support governance of Board-level HR deliverables, ensuring accuracy, context, and alignment to enterprise strategy and regulatory expectations.

Employee & Labor Relations

• Lead complex employee relations and disciplinary matters, investigations, and grievance processes with confidentiality, fairness, and legal compliance.
• Manage relationships with local authorities/union and employee representatives; lead collective bargaining, engagement, and industrial negotiation efforts where applicable.
• Represent the company at government or tribunal processes, as necessary, with legal/regulatory partners.
• Support talent review, succession planning, and leadership development programs for critical roles and leaders within India, aligned to broader APAC and global programs.
• Own leadership effectiveness consultation with aligned business leaders.

Change Management

• Drive change management for HR-related initiatives within scope and purview, partnering with relevant COEs to deliver initiatives in market.

Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Law, or related field. Master’s degree is strongly preferred.
• Professional certifications such as SHRM / HRCI / equivalent preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 5 years in a HR Business Partner or HR leadership role in a multinational or complex organization.
• Board exposure: experience preparing and presenting HR materials to Boards and executive committees is preferred.
• Employee/labor relations: demonstrated track record handling complex ER issues, investigations, and union/collective bargaining matters in India or similar jurisdictions.
• Regulatory knowledge: strong working knowledge of Indian labor law, employment practices, statutory requirements, and related compliance frameworks.
• Sector/industry: experience in a regulated or unionized environment is an advantage.
• Language: excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Data & analytics: demonstrated experience leveraging data to drive HR strategy and provide measurable outcomes.
• Personal attributes: strategic, decisive, trustworthy, pragmatic, resilient, and able to operate effectively in ambiguity and at pace.