Regional People Advisor (Hyderabad and Virtual)

S&P Global, Inc.; Hyderabad; Hybrid; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; 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 is seeking a Regional People Advisor based in Hyderabad with hybrid work options to partner with site leadership and deliver people solutions while ensuring compliance with local laws and company policies. This role focuses on driving an inclusive, high-performing culture across India and collaborating with global HR partners.

The successful candidate will guide performance management, employee relations and leadership coaching, leveraging data to inform decisions and shaping

Qualifications

• 6+ years of progressive HR Business Partnering, HR Advisory or Human Resources experience in large, matrixed organizations.
• Strong knowledge of Indian labour laws, statutory compliance and HR best practices.
• Experience supporting performance management, employee relations and leadership coaching.
• Experience partnering with senior stakeholders and influencing decision-making.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

HRBP experience

Indian labour laws

Performance management

Stakeholder influence

Data-driven decisions

Communication

Problem solving

Digital enablement

Cultural awareness

Job description

About the Role

Grade Level (for internal use): 11 The Role: Regional People Advisor - Hyderabad and Virtual

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 Hyderabad and reporting into the RPA Cluster Lead – Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Mumbai and Chennai. The incumbent is part of the India Regional People Advisory team. 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

• 6+ years of progressive HR Business Partnering, HR Advisory or Human Resources experience within large, complex, matrixed organizations.
• Strong knowledge of Indian labour laws, statutory compliance requirements and HR best practices.
• Demonstrated experience supporting performance management, employee relations and leadership coaching.
• Experience partnering with senior stakeholders and influencing decision‑making.
• Strong analytical capability and ability to use data to support business decisions.
• Excellent communication, consulting and relationship management skills.
• Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to navigate ambiguity and complex employee situations.
• Curiosity, agility and a continuous improvement mindset with a focus on digital enablement and innovation.
• Cultural awareness and ability to operate effectively in diverse environments.

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

• 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.

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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.

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