Regional People Advisor (Bengaluru and Chennai)

S&P Global, Inc.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,100,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Flexible Downtime

Continuous Learning

Invest in Your Future

Family Friendly Perks

Beyond the Basics

Job summary

S&P Global, Inc. is seeking a Regional People Advisor based in Bengaluru to support People Leaders and employees with practical HR solutions while ensuring compliance with Indian laws and company policies.

The role blends strategic partnership with operational delivery, contributing to a high-performing, inclusive workplace culture across Bengaluru and Chennai. The ideal candidate will bring 4+ years of HR experience, strong communication and a demonstrated ability to use data for people

Qualifications

• 4+ years of progressive HR experience with regional focus.
• Strong knowledge of Indian labour law and statutory requirements.
• Experience supporting performance management processes and employee development.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills; ability to partner with leaders and employees.
• Ability to interpret HR data and derive actionable insights.
• Problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Sensitivity to India's diverse cultural landscape and local HR practices.

Responsibilities

• Partner with People Leaders to implement enterprise HR priorities and HR solutions.
• Provide trusted advice on performance management, employee relations, policy interpretation and workforce matters.
• Coach leaders on performance, talent development and employee engagement.
• Support employee relations matters and coordinate with Legal and ER teams to manage risk.
• Ensure compliance with Indian labour laws and company policies.
• Leverage data and workforce trends to support planning and decision making.
• Drive inclusion and culture initiatives aligned to company values.
• Identify opportunities to automate or simplify HR processes using digital solutions.

Skills

HR Generalist experience

Indian labour law

Performance management

Communication

Data-driven decision making

Problem solving

Cultural sensitivity

Job description

About the Role:

Grade Level (for internal use): 10 About the Role: Regional People Advisor – Bengaluru, Chennai The Regional People Advisor serves as a trusted advisor to People Leaders and employees, delivering practical and business-focused people solutions while ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, company policies and employment regulations. The role balances strategic partnership with operational execution and plays a key role in fostering a high-performing, inclusive and engaged workplace culture.

Business Context:

India represents the largest region within S&P Global, and the India People Solutions team comprises Regional People Advisory, People Services and M&A. The Regional People Advisory (RPA) team partners with the global people function ecosystem, including Centres of Excellence, Divisional and Functional People Partners, India Site Leaders, senior leaders and People Leaders to drive critical people priorities and processes, implement enterprise-wide programs, support organizational effectiveness, and enable effective day-to-day people leadership aligned to S&P Global’s people-forward ethos.

The Team:

The Regional People Advisor is an Individual Contributor role based in Bengaluru and reporting into the RPA Cluster Lead – Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Mumbai and Chennai. The incumbent is part of the India Regional People Advisory team. In addition to managing Bengaluru as a site, the incumbent will also handle Chennai-based employees. The role requires extensive collaboration with People Services, Centres of Excellence, the M&A team, Global People Partners and business stakeholders across functions and divisions. The incumbent will partner with Site Leadership to support site governance, workplace culture initiatives and location-specific people priorities. The role works in a highly matrixed environment and supports the successful implementation of enterprise people priorities while addressing business and regional needs.

Expected Role Impact:

The incumbent is expected to serve as a trusted advisor to People Leaders and employees, enabling the effective execution of people priorities, programs and processes across assigned client groups. The role plays a key part in fostering a performance-driven, people-forward culture anchored on fairness, respect, accountability and inclusion, while partnering with stakeholders to identify opportunities for process improvement, simplification and innovation. By leveraging data, insights and technology, the incumbent supports informed decision-making and enhances the employee experience, while ensuring compliance with local labour laws, statutory requirements and company policies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with People Leaders and business stakeholders to implement enterprise people priorities and business-aligned HR solutions.
• Provide trusted advice on performance management, employee relations, policy interpretation, organisational changes and workforce matters.
• Coach People Leaders on performance, talent development, employee engagement and career development practices.
• Support employee relations matters and partner with Legal and ER teams to manage risk and ensure fair, compliant outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with Indian labour laws, statutory requirements and company policies.
• Leverage people data, insights and workforce trends to support decision-making and workforce planning.
• Drive employee engagement, inclusion and culture initiatives aligned to enterprise values and business needs.
• Support the implementation of enterprise-wide programs, organisational change initiatives and business transformation efforts.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes through simplification, automation, digital solutions and AI-enabled ways of working.

What We’re Looking For:

• HR Generalist Experience: 4+ years of progressive HR experience, with a strong foundation in HR practices and a focus on regional support.
• Knowledge of Local Employment Laws: Good understanding of Indian employment law, labour code and HR best practices, with the ability to apply these laws effectively in a business context.
• Experience in Performance Management: Practical experience supporting performance management processes, including employee reviews and feedback.
• Strong Communication Skills: Clear verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build trust and work effectively with leadership and employees.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Ability to interpret HR data and make decisions that align with business needs.
• Problem Solving & Conflict Resolution: Ability to resolve people issues and manage conflict with a focus on sound decision-making.
• Cultural Sensitivity: Understanding of India’s diverse cultural landscape and ability to adapt HR strategies to meet local needs.
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What’s In It For You?

Our Mission: Advancing Essential Intelligence. Our People: We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide—so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We’re committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values: Integrity, Discovery, Partnership Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.

Benefits:

We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That’s why we provide everything you—and your career—and need to thrive at S&P Global.

• Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
• Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.
• Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
• Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.
• Family Friendly Perks: It’s not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.
• Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.

Global Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global:

At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering a connected and engaged workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills, experience, and contributions. Our hiring practices emphasize fairness, transparency, and merit, ensuring that we attract and retain top talent. By valuing different perspectives and promoting a culture of respect and collaboration, we drive innovation and power global markets.

Equal Opportunity Employer S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment. If you need an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, please send an email to:[e-mail] your request will be forwarded to the appropriate person. US Candidates Only: Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal

20 - Professional (EEO-2 Job Categories-United States of America), HUMRES202.1 - Middle Professional Tier I (EEO Job Group) S&P Global enables businesses, governments, and individuals with trusted data, expertise and technology to make decisions with conviction. We are Advancing Essential Intelligence through world-leading benchmarks, data, and insights that customers need in order to plan confidently, act decisively, and thrive in a rapidly changing global landscape. From helping our customers assess new investments across the capital and commodities markets to navigating the energy expansion, acceleration of artificial intelligence, and evolution of public and private markets, we enable the world’s leading organizations to unlock opportunities, solve challenges, and plan for tomorrow – today.