Human Resources Business Partner

XPEL; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global company is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner for its Pune office. This role involves aligning HR initiatives with business goals, coaching managers, and managing the hiring process. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of HR experience, including experience as an HRBP, a strong understanding of local employment laws, and excellent communication skills. The position requires fluency in English and Hindi, and it offers a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of HR experience, including at least 3 years as an HRBP or HR Manager.
• Strong understanding of local employment laws and best practices.
• Fluent in English and Hindi.
• Experience in global or matrixed organizations.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building across cultures.
• Proficient in HRIS and HR data analytics.
• Fluent in English and Hindi.
• Willing to travel ~25%.
• Full-time in-office position in Pune; local candidates preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders to align HR initiatives with business goals.
• Lead end-to-end hiring processes including job postings and screening.
• Analyze people data and share insights for leadership decisions.
• Manage end-to-end hiring processes including postings, screening, interviews, onboarding.
• Support performance management and goal setting; drive development conversations.
• Lead local pay and benefits alignment.
• Ensure compliance with local labor laws, contracts, and reporting.
• Maintain employee records and HR documentation in Workday.
• Analyze people data to inform leadership decisions.
• Continuously improve HR processes.
• Travel ~25% as required.

Skills

Leadership coaching

Performance management

HR data analytics

Communication skills

Conflict resolution

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field

Master’s preferred

Tools

Workday

SAP SuccessFactors

Job description

As the HR Business Partner (HRBP) for India, you’ll act as the go-to people leader for your geography—connecting our global HR strategy to local needs. You’ll build trusted relationships with managers and employees, helping shape a positive culture while ensuring compliance with local labor laws. This role blends strategic partnership and hands‑on HR delivery.

Core Duties

• Partner with leaders to align HR initiatives with business goals and local culture
• Coach managers on leadership, feedback, and team performance. Facilitate leadership development and training programs
• Lead local engagement, recognition, and retention initiatives
• Lead end‑to‑end hiring processes including job postings, screening, interviews, and onboarding
• Support performance management processes and goal setting. Drive performance and development conversations across the team
• Lead local pay and benefits alignment
• Address employee concerns and manage workplace conflicts. Ensure compliance with local labor laws, employment contracts, and statutory reporting
• Maintain employee records and HR documentation in Workday
• Analyze people data and share insights to inform leadership decisions
• Continuously look for ways to simplify and improve HR processes
• Other duties as required

Basic Qualifications

• 7+ years of HR experience, including at least 3 years as an HRBP or HR Manager
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field (Master’s preferred)
• Strong understanding of local employment laws and best practices
• Proven experience in a global or matrixed organization
• Great communication and relationship‑building skills across cultures
• A balanced mindset—strategic thinker and practical problem solver
• Comfortable using HRIS systems (e.g., Workday (preferred), SAP SuccessFactors) and HR data analytics
• Fluent in English and Hindi
• Travel requirements of ~25%
• This is a full‑time in office position in Pune
• Local candidates preferred

XPEL is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.