The HR Business Partner (HRBP) acts as astrategic advisor to business leaders, driving people initiatives that alignwith organizational goals. This role is responsible for designing andimplementing HR strategies across the employee lifecycle covering hire toretire cycle which typically includes hiring right talent, employee engagement,performance management, employee grievance etc. within the assigned businessunit/s.
KeyResponsibilities
1. Strategic Partnership
- Collaborate with businessleaders to understand workforce needs and design people strategies supporting organizational objectives.
- Provide insights and data-driven recommendations on workforce planning, organization design, and talent retention.
- Act as a trusted advisor on HR-related matters, maintaining a balance between employee advocacy and business needs.
2. Talent & Performance Management
- Drive annual goal-setting, performance appraisal, and career development discussions.
- Partner with managers to identify high-potential employees and support succession planning.
- Monitor performance trends and coach managers on handling underperformance constructively.
3. Employee Engagement & Retention
- Plan and execute engagement activities to foster a positive workplace culture.
- Conduct periodic check-ins, pulse surveys, and stay interviews to identify improvement areas.
- Support initiatives that strengthen employee morale and reduce attrition.
4. Employee Relations & Compliance
- Handle employee grievances and disciplinary actions with fairness and confidentiality.
- Ensure adherence to employment laws, statutory requirements, and company policies.
- Partner with thelegal/compliance team for audits and policy updates.
- Collaborate with business teamsto drive the L&D to identify skill gaps and design training interventions.
6. HR Operations & Analytics
- Manage onboarding, confirmation, and exit processes for the assigned business unit.
- Analyze HR metrics such as attrition, engagement, and productivity; share insights with leadership.
- Partner with HR CoEs (TalentAcquisition, Finance, Payroll, etc.) for smooth execution of HR programs.
- Strong understanding of HR policies, Indian labor laws, and IT industry practices.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Ability to influence, coach, and partner with senior leaders.
- Analytical mindset with proficiency in HR dashboards and data insights.
- High degree of confidentiality, empathy, and professionalism.
Qualifications
- MBA or equivalent degree in Human Resources.
- 5–7 years of progressive HR experience
- Prior experience as an HRBP orin generalist roles is preferred.