HRBP

ATA Freight; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

ATA Freight in Mumbai seeks an experienced HR Business Partner to lead statutory compliance, employee engagement, and retention while partnering with leadership to shape people practices.

The role emphasizes culture, governance, and data-driven decision making across multiple sites, ensuring smooth HR operations and strategic alignment with business goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in HR or related discipline.
• 7–10 years of HR experience with statutory compliance and engagement experience.
• Experience in a growing/evolving organisation.
• Proven exposure to statutory compliance and employee engagement.

Responsibilities

• Ensure full statutory compliance with applicable labour laws and manage registrations, audits and renewals.
• Design and deliver structured employee engagement initiatives and drive culture-building programs.
• Oversee end-to-end employee lifecycle, retention initiatives, and development plans.
• Coordinate HR data accuracy, payroll coordination, and performance management cycles.
• Partner with leadership to align people initiatives with business priorities using HR analytics.

Skills

Labour law knowledge

Communication

Data-driven mindset

Empathy & discretion

Multi-site coordination

Education

HR degree (Bachelor/Master)

Job description

Job Description Human Resources Business Partner

Role Overview:

This role manages the full spectrum of HR activities with a strong emphasis on statutory compliance, employee engagement, talent retention, and building forward-looking people practices. The position calls for a mature HR professional with the ability to influence culture, partner with leadership, and drive organisational development.

Key Responsibilities:

1) Statutory Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with applicable labour laws (PF, ESIC, Gratuity, Shops & Establishment, Maternity, POSH, etc.).
• Monitor and manage all statutory registrations, licences, audits, and renewals.
• Maintain statutory documentation and coordinate with consultants.
• Lead responses for government inspections and ensure closure of observations.

2) Employee Engagement & Culture

• Design and deliver structured engagement initiatives year-round.
• Conduct pulse surveys and feedback forums; provide action insights.
• Champion employee well-being and inclusion programs.
• Strengthen organisational culture and communication.

3) Talent Retention:

• Oversee end-to-end employee lifecycle activities.
• Identify retention risks and take proactive action.
• Conduct stay interviews, analyse attrition, and share reports with leaders.
• Support development plans, recognition programs, and internal mobility.

4) HR Operations

• Maintain accuracy of HR data, employee files, and documentation.
• Manage leave & attendance, HRIS, and payroll coordination.
• Support performance management cycles, including goal-setting and evaluations.
• Drive timely and compliant onboarding / exit management.

5) Strategic HR & Thought Partnership:

• Evaluate HR policies and processes; recommend improvements.
• Partner with leadership to align people initiatives with business priorities.
• Use HR analytics to drive decisions on retention, productivity, and culture.
• Support organisational capability development.

Skills & Competencies:

• In-depth knowledge of labour laws and statutory compliance
• Strong communication and facilitation skills
• Data-driven mindset with problem-solving ability
• Empathy, confidentiality, and stakeholder partnering
• Ability to manage multiple sites/locations (preferred)

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's/Master's degree in HR or related discipline
• 7 – 10 years of relevant HR experience
• Proven exposure to statutory compliance and engagement is essential
• Experience in a growing / evolving organisation preferred