Human Resource Business Partner

Newton School; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional growth opportunities

On-site campus facilities

Job summary

Newton School in Maharashtra is seeking an HR Business Partner with 5-8 years of HR experience to drive policy development, compliance, grievances, onboarding, and stakeholder management across Pune campuses. The role emphasizes strong MS Excel skills and familiarity with G Suite in a startup environment.

The candidate will lead end-to-end HR operations, collaborate with campus leaders, and deliver operational excellence while enhancing employee experience in a fast-paced EdTech setting.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of comprehensive HR experience
• Proficiency in MS Excel and familiarity with G Suite
• Policy making, compliance and grievance handling
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management
• Local Maharashtra labor law understanding

Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic People Partner supporting performance, engagement and retention initiatives
• Develop and refine HR policies aligned with statutory and organizational goals
• Manage employee grievances and drive core HR processes such as goal setting and feedback
• Oversee end-to-end onboarding and align with company culture
• Analyze HR metrics using MS Excel/Tableau to support decisions
• Collaborate with business leaders to address workforce needs
• Innovate onboarding and HR operations for better employee experience
• Drive continuous process improvements for operational excellence

Skills

MS Excel

Tableau

G Suite familiarity

Education

MBA/MSW/PG in Psychology

Tools

MS Excel

Tableau

Job description

ABOUT NEWTON SCHOOL:

Come be part of a rocketship that’s creating a massive impact in the world of education! Newton School is a technology education company focused on bridging the gap between academic learning and real-world industry application. Founded by IIT alumni, it is building a scalable ecosystem where technology, pedagogy, and employability come together to create strong career outcomes. Over 4,500 learners have been placed across 800+ companies, including Google, Flipkart, and Deloitte, with training delivered by industry experts from organizations such as Amazon, Razorpay, and Meesho. Newton School of Technology (NST) is the institution arm of this vision, redefining undergraduate technical education in India. NST offers a 4-year B.Tech in Computer Science and AI designed around hands-on learning, real-world projects, and deep industry integration. Within two years, 93% of students have secured paid internships with companies like Razorpay, SarvamAI, and DRDO, along with global exposure through tech treks to Singapore and Silicon Valley. NST’s faculty includes ICPC World Finalists and former professionals from organizations like ISRO, Microsoft, and MakeMyTrip, building a new model for producing industry-ready technology talent.

Role Overview

• We are seeking proactive, self-driven HR Business Partners with 5-8 years of comprehensive HR experience.
• The ideal candidate will excel in HR policy development, statutory compliance, grievance management, conflict management, onboarding, and stakeholder management in this people partnering role
• For this position, proficiency in MS Excel & familiarity with working in G Suite is a mandate.
• Driving the overall HR functions by establishing an assertive presence in Pune campus locations is required.
• The role demands a smart problem solver and quick learner who consistently delivers operational excellence & is self-driven
• Experience of working in a start-up is a “good to have”

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic People Partner supporting performance management, engagement, and retention initiatives.
• Develop, implement, and continuously refine HR policies aligned with statutory and organizational goals.
• Manage employee grievances with a focus on timely resolution and driving people processes like Goal setting, Performance Management, and Continuous Feedback mechanisms
• Oversee end-to-end onboarding processes, ensuring a smooth transition for new hires and aligning onboarding with organizational culture.
• Use advanced MS Excel, Tableau, etc. to analyze HR metrics, track key KPIs, and support strategic decision-making.
• Basic understanding of state labor regulations
• Collaborate closely with business leaders, people managers to understand human capital needs and act as an advisor in day-to-day people matters
• Innovate onboarding experience and ongoing HR operations.
• Drive continuous process improvements to achieve operational excellence and enhance employee experience.

Qualifications & Skills

• Qualification - Full-time MBA/MSW/Post-Graduation in Psychology from a recognized university
• 5-8 years of relevant HR people partnering experience with expertise in policy making, compliance, and grievance handling.
• Advanced skills in MS Excel, dashboards, and HR analytics.
• Sound understanding of local labor laws in Maharashtra
• Excellent written & spoken communication skills, stakeholder management, and problem-solving abilities.
• A proactive learner with the ability to adapt swiftly in a fast-paced amr dynamic environment.

What We Offer

• A vibrant, innovative work environment supporting professional growth & continuous learning
• Impactful HR role in an evolving EdTech organization

Be a key driver of HR excellence and in our mission to revolutionize education.