People & Culture Business Partner

First Advantage; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

First Advantage in Bangalore (Whitefield) is seeking a People & Culture Business Partner to partner with business leaders, managers, and employees. Drive core HR processes, strengthen engagement, and oversee lifecycle activities in a hybrid work setup (2–3 days WFO).

Role requires MBA/PG in HR, 4–8 years HRBP experience, and strong communication with cross-functional stakeholders. Night shift may be required depending on business needs.

Qualifications

• MBA or postgraduate in HR preferred.
• 4–8 years of total work experience in HRBP/People & Culture roles.
• Strong understanding of employee relations, engagement, performance mgmt, onboarding, exits and policy guidance.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders to drive HR processes aligned to policy.
• Strengthen employee engagement and lifecycle activities.
• Support performance management cycles and rewards & recognition.
• Provide policy guidance and ensure compliant practices.
• Handle employee relations and grievance resolution with confidentiality.
• Facilitate onboarding, exits, and new hire integration.

Skills

HRBP

Employee Engagement

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Education

MBA in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS

MS Office

Job description

Work Location: Bangalore - Whitefield (WFO- 2-3 days a week)

Work Timings - 5:30 PM to 2:30 AM (Transportation Provided)

What You'll Do

A successful People & Culture Business Partner will partner with business leaders, managers, and employees to drive core People & Culture processes, strengthen employee engagement, support employee lifecycle activities, and ensure consistent application of people practices aligned to business needs and organizational policies.

Responsibilities:

• Policy Awareness & Guidance
• Employee Engagement & Connects
• Performance Management
• Rewards & Recognition
• Employee Relations & Grievance Handling
• Exit Management
• Compliance & Training
• Reporting & Documentation
• Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement
• Early Warning & Risk Identification
• New Hire Integration
• Internal Talent Movement

What You Will Need to be Successful:

• MBA or postgraduate qualification in Human Resources or a related field preferred.
• 4 to 8 years of total work experience, including relevant HR Business Partner or People & Culture Business Partner exposure.
• Strong understanding of People & Culture processes including employee relations, employee engagement, performance management, onboarding, exits, and policy guidance.
• Good communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with employees, managers, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Ability to handle sensitive employee matters with confidentiality, professionalism, and sound judgement.
• Strong organizational and coordination skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.

What You May Need to be Successful:

• Experience handling employee lifecycle processes in a dynamic business environment.
• Demonstrated success in supporting engagement initiatives, compliance trainings, employee relations matters, and performance management cycles.
• Collaborative approach with strong stakeholder management and follow-through skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HR or People & Culture systems.
• Ability to work predominantly office-based schedules, including night shift requirements, where applicable to the business.