Human Resources Business Partner (5-8 years)

ECL Finance Limited; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

ECL Finance Limited in Mumbai seeks an experienced HR Business Partner to align HR practices with business goals, drive performance, employee engagement, and organizational effectiveness across the MSME lending arm.

Reporting to VP-HR, this role requires 5–8 years of HR experience, a strategic mindset, and strong stakeholder management to enable workforce planning, talent management, and change initiatives while ensuring compliance with labour laws.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5–8 years of experience in HR, preferably as HRBP.
• Strong expertise in labor laws and HR policies.
• Experience in workforce planning, succession planning, and organizational design.
• Proven ability to influence leadership and manage stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic advisor to business leaders and align HR initiatives with business goals.
• Drive workforce planning, talent management, and succession planning.
• Lead employee engagement initiatives and foster a culture aligned with values.
• Oversee onboarding, employee lifecycle, and change management.
• Provide guidance on organizational design and capability development.
• Utilize HR analytics to present insights to leadership.

Skills

Strategic HR

HRBP

Stakeholder Management

Employee Engagement

HR Analytics

Labor Laws

Leadership Coaching

Education

Bachelor’s/Masters in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS

Job description

Edelweiss is one of India’s leading financial services conglomerates, serving a diversified client base across domestic and global markets. ECL Finance Limited (ECLF) is the MSME lending arm of Edelweiss Financial Services Limited.

We play a critical role in India’s expanding credit ecosystem by enabling Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) with timely, flexible and innovative financial solutions. MSMEs form the backbone of India’s economy, and our purpose is to empower them to grow, sustain and scale their businesses.

Our mission is to be a trusted financial partner to entrepreneurs in the Priority Sector, helping unlock their potential and contribute meaningfully to India’s economic progress and the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat.

About the Role

The HR Business Partner (HRBP) acts as a strategic advisor to business leaders, aligning HR practices with business goals to drive performance, employee engagement, and organizational effectiveness. The HRBP collaborates with leadership to develop and implement HR strategies that support workforce planning, talent management, employee relations, and change management.

Reporting To:

VP-HR

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s/Masters degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Experience – 5 -8 years

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic HR Partnership
• Collaborate with business leaders to understand strategic objectives and align HR initiatives accordingly.
• Provide guidance on organizational design, workforce planning, and succession planning.
• Talent Management
• Support talent acquisition efforts by partnering with recruitment teams and hiring managers.
• Drive performance management processes and support leadership in coaching and development.
• Employee Engagement & Culture
• Promote a positive work environment and culture aligned with company values.
• Lead employee engagement initiatives and analyse feedback to improve workplace satisfaction.
• Employee Life Cycle
• Address employee concerns and resolve conflicts in a fair and consistent manner.
• Ensure compliance with labour laws and internal policies.
• Ensure smooth onboarding and new joiner handholding.
• Stakeholder Management
• Support organizational change initiatives & Communicate to stakeholders, including restructuring, or new business models.
• Regular employee interaction and pulse check
• Facilitate communication and training to ensure smooth transitions.
• HR Analytics & Reporting
• Use data to identify trends, forecast workforce needs, and measure HR effectiveness.
• Present insights and recommendations to leadership.
• Ability to align HR strategies with business objectives, acting as a trusted advisor to leadership and driving workforce planning, productivity, and organizational effectiveness.
• Strong expertise across the employee lifecycle, including talent management, performance management, succession planning, leadership development, retention, and employee engagement.
• Proven capability in managing employee relations, resolving conflicts, coaching managers, and supporting change management, culture transformation, and organizational development initiatives.
• Data‑driven and digitally savvy approach with proficiency in HR analytics and HRIS, complemented by strong communication, stakeholder management, problem‑solving skills, and high emotional intelligence.
• Strong knowledge of labour laws, HR policies, and best practices.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to influence and build relationships across all levels of the organization.