HR Business Partner – Performance Management

AGRAWAL GROUP OF PUBLICATIONS; Agra District; Hybrid; INR 4,00,000 - 8,00,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent publishing company is seeking an HR Business Partner with a focus on performance management and employee engagement. This entry-level role involves designing HR frameworks, conducting training needs analysis, and supporting retention strategies. The ideal candidate will possess strong stakeholder management skills, a data-driven mindset, and the ability to foster employee engagement. The position is full-time and will require frequent travel to the Agra HQ for candidates based in Delhi.

Benefits

Opportunity to build HR frameworks

High visibility role

Culture focused on growth

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of performance management and engagement strategies.
• Ability to analyze performance data and provide actionable insights.
• Experience in conducting training needs analysis and supporting employee development.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement the Performance Management framework.
• Conduct training needs analysis in collaboration with business heads.
• Plan and execute employee engagement initiatives.
• Analyze attrition data and conduct exit interviews.
• Align HR strategies with organizational goals.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Performance Management System (PMS)

Data-driven mindset

Excellent communication skills

High emotional intelligence

Job description

HR Business Partner – Performance Management

Location: Agra (Preferred)

Alternate Location: Delhi (with frequent travel to Agra HQ)

Role Overview

We are looking for a proactive and people‑centric HR Business Partner who will work closely with business leaders to drive performance excellence, employee development, engagement and retention. The role requires strong execution capability, stakeholder management and a hands‑on approach aligned with organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities

1. Performance Management System (PMS)

• Design, implement and continuously improve the Performance Management framework aligned with business objectives.
• Drive goal‑setting, mid‑cycle reviews and annual appraisal processes.
• Train managers and employees on PMS processes, KRAs, KPIs and feedback mechanisms.
• Analyze performance data to identify trends, gaps and improvement areas.
• Partner with leadership on performance improvement plans (PIPs) and high‑potential identification.

2. Training & Development (T&D)

• Conduct Training Needs Analysis (TNA) in collaboration with business heads.
• Design and roll out learning programs (technical, behavioural, leadership).
• Coordinate internal and external training initiatives and track effectiveness (ROI).
• Create Individual Development Plans (IDPs) for critical roles and high performers.
• Support succession planning and leadership pipeline development.

3. Employee Engagement

• Plan and execute employee engagement initiatives, town halls, cultural events and recognition programmes.
• Drive reward & recognition frameworks to boost morale and performance.
• Act as a trusted advisor to employees, addressing concerns and improving workplace experience.
• Conduct engagement surveys and focus group discussions; convert insights into action plans.

4. Attrition & Retention Management

• Track, analyse and report attrition data (monthly/quarterly trends, root cause analysis).
• Conduct and evaluate exit interviews to identify actionable insights.
• Collaborate with managers on retention strategies for critical talent.
• Proactively identify employee dissatisfactions and intervene early.
• Recommend policy/process improvements to reduce unwanted attrition.

5. Business & Stakeholder Partnership

• Work closely with business leaders to align HR strategies with organisational goals.
• Coach managers on people management, performance conversations and engagement practices.
• Support workforce planning and organisational development initiatives.
• Ensure HR policies, processes and practices are consistently implemented.

Desired Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of PMS, learning frameworks and engagement drivers.
• Data‑driven mindset with the ability to interpret HR metrics.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• High emotional intelligence and problem‑solving ability.
• Hands‑on execution mindset with strategic thinking.

Travel Requirement

• If based in Delhi, frequent travel to Agra HQ is mandatory.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to build and scale HR frameworks from the ground up.
• High visibility role with leadership interaction.
• Culture focused on growth, ownership and impact.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Human Resources

Industries

• Book and Periodical Publishing

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