Manager, Talent Business Partner – Mumbai

CPPIB India Advisors Private Limited; Mumbai; Hybrid; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

CPP Investments seeks a Manager, Talent Business Partner based in Mumbai, reporting to the MD, Talent Business Partner. You will serve as a strategic advisor on talent, organization effectiveness, leadership development, workforce planning, and employee experience across Mumbai and APAC.

You will collaborate with Centres of Excellence, use data to identify talent risks and opportunities, and support governance, employee relations, and change initiatives in a hybrid, four-days-in-office model.

Qualifications

• Experience advising on talent, leadership development and workforce planning.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management across global teams.
• Knowledge of India employment practices and local governance.
• Experience with HR cyclical processes and change management.

Responsibilities

• Build partnerships with business and people leaders to advise on talent and organizational matters.
• Lead enterprise talent processes including performance and succession planning.
• Support organizational change initiatives and workforce planning.
• Collaborate with Centres of Excellence to implement talent programs in APAC.
• Use data to identify talent risks and translate insights into recommendations.
• Support employee engagement and governance in local contexts.

Skills

Talent advisory

Stakeholder management

People analytics

Change management

GenAI tools

Education

Undergraduate degree

HR certification (asset)

Tools

Workday

Job description

Purpose. Performance. People.

Joining CPP Investments means joining one of the world’s most admired and respected institutional investors to drive a single mandate: to deliver strong, sustainable returns for generations of Canadians. With a long-term horizon and global reach, we deploy capital at scale across public and private markets. Our size, stability, and disciplined investment philosophy allow us to pursue complex opportunities and build enduring partnerships worldwide. For our people, this means meaningful work with tangible impact, real opportunity, and collaboration with exceptional colleagues who value partnership and performance. Here, you’ll contribute to outcomes that matter alongside team members committed to excellence and shared success.

The Role

The Manager, Talent Business Partner is part of the Talent Business Partner team within Talent Advisory & Development Department. Based in CPP Investments' Mumbai office and reporting to a Managing Director, Talent Business Partner, the role serves as a strategic advisor to business leaders and colleagues across Mumbai and the broader APAC region. The Manager will provide advisory support and coaching across Talent priorities, organizational effectiveness, leadership development, workforce planning, employee experience and talent management. This role will be required to work closely with Department Talent Business Partners and Talent Centers of Excellence to deliver integrated talent solutions while supporting the continuous development, implementation and improvement of core Talent solutions and deliverables in line with the organization’s strategic objectives. The position operates within CPP Investments' hybrid working model, with four days per week in the office, and may require occasional travel based on business needs.

The Team Accountabilities

• Build strong partnerships with business and people leaders, providing trusted advice and coaching on talent, leadership, organizational and people matters aligned with business priorities.
• Lead the delivery of enterprise Talent processes across the portfolio, including performance management, talent reviews, succession planning, potential identification and development planning.
• Support organizational effectiveness and change initiatives by advising on organizational structures, role clarity, workforce and capability needs, talent deployment and change implications.
• Partner with Talent Centres of Excellence and geographically dispersed stakeholders to implement and drive adoption of enterprise Talent programs and practices across Mumbai and APAC.
• Leverage workforce data, employee insights and business context to identify talent risks, trends and opportunities, translating insights into practical recommendations for leaders.
• Support employee engagement, culture and colleague experience priorities, using employee listening and feedback to identify themes and partner with leaders on appropriate actions.
• Support complex employee matters and local Talent governance, partnering with Employee Relations and other specialist teams to manage risk and ensure appropriate application of enterprise practices and relevant local requirements.
• Contribute to Group, Department and APAC Talent initiatives and continuously identify opportunities to simplify processes, improve operational effectiveness and leverage technology to enhance Talent delivery.

What You Bring

• 8+ years of relevant Human Resources experience, including experience in an HR/Talent Business Partner or talent advisory role; experience within financial services or another complex global organization is preferred.
• Undergraduate degree required; a degree or professional qualification in Human Resources would be an asset.
• Ability to operate independently, exercise sound judgment, manage competing priorities and drive work through to completion in a fast-paced, global and matrixed organization.
• Strong communication, collaboration and stakeholder management skills, with demonstrated ability to work effectively across geographically dispersed teams, Talent Business Partners and Centres of Excellence.
• Experience in leading HR cyclical practices, including performance management, succession planning, workforce planning, and change management.
• Strong business acumen and analytical capability, with experience using data and insights to identify issues and translate them into practical recommendations.
• Knowledge of India employment practices and relevant local regulatory and governance requirements.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and leading HR Information Systems (Workday etc.).
• Hands on Experience on GenAI tools (ChatGPT, CoPilot, Claude etc.) is considered an asset.
• You are motivated to contribute to something larger than yourself, approach complex challenges with rigor, and hold yourself to high standards in a collaborative, performance-driven environment. We provide colleagues with cutting-edge AI tools, dedicated learning time, and practical support to help them deliver with greater impact.

Inclusion & Accessibility

CPP Investments is committed to equitable access to employment and building a workforce that reflects diverse talent and perspectives. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Attention: Protect Yourself from Fraud

CPP Investments is committed to a secure and transparent recruitment process. We will never ask candidates for payment or financial information at any stage of hiring. All legitimate opportunities are posted on our careers page, and communications will come from our applicant tracking system, Workday. CPP Investments may use AI tools to help screen and assess applicants by analyzing resumes and applications for relevant skills and experience. These tools support, but do not replace human decision-making.

Why Work With Us

For 25 years, we’ve proudly invested the Canada Pension Plan Fund, helping to secure retirement for more than 22 million Canadians. We invest for the long term — and that includes our people. Here, you’ll work alongside high-calibre colleagues on meaningful challenges that have real-world impact. Our purpose drives us, our performance sets us apart, and our people make it possible.

Our Guiding Principles

Our guiding principles shape our culture. They define how we work and represent the values that guide our behaviours. They are Integrity, Partnership and High Performance.

Our Impact

We invest globally across public and private markets, managing capital on behalf of millions of contributors and beneficiaries. We focus on long-term value creation and responsible investing, with offices in major financial centres around the world.

What You Can Expect

• Meaningful work with measurable impact
• Exposure to complex, global challenges
• Opportunities for learning and growth
• Competitive total rewards and benefits
• Comprehensive wellness programs
• Inclusive and respectful of diverse perspectives