HRBP Manager

Cogneesol Inc.; Mohali; On-site; INR 1,600,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Keka Technologies Private Limited in Mohali, India, seeks an energetic HR Business Partner - Operations to drive core HR processes and align people practices with business goals. The role bridges business leaders and HR, focusing on workforce planning, org effectiveness, and employee lifecycle management.

You will lead HR operations at the location, manage employee relations, compliance, and data-driven initiatives, and collaborate with COEs to deliver talent and learning programs.

Qualifications

• 7-9 years HRBP experience in a matrix or multi-location setup.
• MBA/PGDM in HR or equivalent degree from a reputed institute.
• Experience leading HR for a business unit or location.
• Strong exposure to business partnering, compliance, and team management.

Responsibilities

• Serve as strategic advisor to business leaders on workforce planning, team structures and organizational effectiveness.
• Align HR strategy with business goals and drive transformation initiatives at the location level.
• Manage hire-to-retire lifecycle: onboarding, performance management, talent development, and exits.
• Ensure adherence to labour laws, POSH, audits, and other statutory compliances.
• Collaborate with COEs to implement talent acquisition, learning, and compensation strategies.
• Lead employee engagement initiatives and pulse surveys; analyze data and implement action plans.
• Use data analytics for attrition, performance, and engagement to guide decisions.
• Work with HR systems for workflows, reports, and dashboards.

Skills

HRBP experience

Matrix organisation

People management

Business partnering

Compliance

Team leadership

Education

MBA/PGDM in HR

Job description

We are seeking an energetic and proactive HR Business Partner - Operations to support our business units by driving core HR processes and operational effectiveness. This role will serve as a bridge between business leaders and HR, ensuring strong alignment between people's practices and business goals. The ideal candidate will have a strong operational HR background, a problem-solving mindset, and hands-on experience in handling on-ground workforce matters.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic HR Business Partnering

• Serve as a strategic advisor to business leaders on workforce planning, team structures, and organizational effectiveness.
• Align HR strategy with business goals and drive transformation initiatives at the location level.
• Identify and resolve complex employee relations issues with appropriate escalation and legal compliance.
• Lead and develop a team of HR executives or generalists (if applicable).
• Coach and influence people managers on leadership, employee management, and team dynamics.

Employee Lifecycle & Operations

• Manage hire-to-retire lifecycle: onboarding, performance management, talent development, and exits.
• Monitor and enhance employee retention, grievance handling, and exit interviews to improve employee experience.

Policy, Governance & Compliance

• Recommend and implement HR policies aligned with business and legal standards.
• Ensure adherence to labor laws, POSH, audits, and other statutory compliances.

Talent & Engagement

• Collaborate with COEs (TA, L&D, C&B) to implement talent acquisition, learning, and compensation strategies.
• Lead employee engagement initiatives and pulse surveys; analyze data and implement action plans.

Data, Reporting & HR Systems

• Use data analytics for attrition, performance, and engagement to guide decisions.
• Work with HR systems for workflows, reports, and dashboards.

Change Management & Culture

• Support change management and org restructuring initiatives.
• Drive cultural alignment and DE&I practices across the location.

L&D related responsibilities

• Conduct training needs analysis in collaboration with department heads to identify skill gaps and recommend targeted learning solutions.
• Design, develop, and deliver engaging learning interventions - including classroom, virtual, and blended programs - tailored to diverse employee groups.
• Manage the end-to-end training process: scheduling, content creation, facilitator coordination, participant communication, venue/virtual setup, and feedback collection.
• Oversee onboarding training to ensure a consistent, engaging, and impactful new hire experience.
• Track and report on key learning metrics, including participation rates, satisfaction scores, knowledge retention, and engagement outcomes, providing insights to leadership.
• Collaborate with external vendors, trainers, and partners to source relevant programs and negotiate contracts where needed.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date training records in alignment with data privacy and compliance standards.
• Support the communication strategy for all learning initiatives, ensuring clear, timely, and inspiring messaging across channels.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, new technologies, and best practices in L&D to continuously innovate and improve programs.

Requirements:

• 7-9 years of HRBP experience in a matrix or multi-location setup
• MBA/PGDM in HR or equivalent degree from a reputed institute
• Experience leading HR for a business unit or location
• Strong exposure to business partnering, compliance, and team management