Human Resources Business Partner

Manipal Hospitals (MHEPL); Bengaluru; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in India is seeking a Senior Human Resources Business Partner to align HR initiatives with business goals. The role involves employee engagement, compliance, and managing talent lifecycle. Ideal candidates will have a Master’s degree in HR with 3-4 years of relevant experience in large organizations, particularly in healthcare. This is a full-time position that offers an opportunity to shape HR practices and enhance organizational culture.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years of relevant HR experience, preferably in a large, structured, or healthcare organization.
• Prior experience in an HR Business Partner or Generalist role.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to align HR practices to business needs.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders on people strategy.
• Analyze employee data to identify engagement and retention gaps.
• Oversee end-to-end onboarding and manage employee documentation.

Skills

People strategy

Workforce planning

Employee engagement

HR compliance

Conflict resolution

Microsoft Office

Organizational skills

Education

Master’s degree in HR

Job description

Senior Human Resources Business Partner - India

Department: Human Resources

About the Organization

Manipal Hospitals is one of India’s foremost healthcare providers, serving over 5 million patients annually. With a pan-India presence of 49 hospitals across 19 cities, 10,500 beds, 5,600+ doctors, and a workforce exceeding 20,000 employees, Manipal Hospitals is committed to clinical excellence supported by strong people and culture practices.

Role Purpose

The HR Business Partner (HRBP) will act as a strategic and operational partner to business leaders, enabling workforce effectiveness, employee engagement, and organizational performance. The role involves aligning HR initiatives with business goals while ensuring compliance, employee well-being, and a strong organizational culture.

Strategic HR Partnering

• Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders on people strategy, workforce planning, and organizational effectiveness
• Translate business requirements into HR initiatives aligned with organizational objectives
• Support change management initiatives and drive adoption of HR programs

Employee Engagement & Retention

• Analyze employee data, trends, and feedback to identify engagement and retention gaps
• Design and implement initiatives to improve employee morale, productivity, and retention
• Drive performance management processes in partnership with leadership

Employee Relations & Compliance

• Manage employee relations matters, including grievances, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution
• Ensure compliance with applicable labor laws, statutory requirements, and internal HR policies
• Proactively identify and mitigate employee-related risks

Talent Lifecycle Management

• Oversee end-to-end onboarding, ensuring seamless integration of new hires
• Manage employee documentation, background verification, statutory compliances, benefits, and payroll coordination
• Support internal mobility, succession planning, and talent development initiatives

Culture, Ethics & Values

• Reinforce organizational values, ethics, and code of conduct across assigned business units
• Partner with leadership to foster a positive, inclusive, and high-performance culture

Stakeholder & HR Operations Collaboration

• Collaborate with COEs (Talent Acquisition, L&D, Payroll, Rewards) for effective HR delivery
• Maintain accurate HR records, MIS, and dashboards to support decision-making
• Handle HR audits and ensure documentation readiness

Qualifications & Experience

• Master’s degree in HR preferred
• 3–4 years of relevant HR experience, preferably in a large, structured, or healthcare organization
• Prior experience in an HR Business Partner or Generalist role
• Strong business acumen with the ability to align HR practices to business needs
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills
• Proven conflict resolution and employee relations capability
• close attention to detail with strong organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and integrity

Key Behavioral Attributes

• Solution-oriented and proactive mindset
• High degree of empathy balanced with firmness
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Strong ethical standards and professionalism

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Human Resources

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care