Senior Manager – HR Business Partner (HRBP)

About the job

Job Title : Senior Manager – HR Business Partner (HRBP) Location : Hyderabad (On-site / Hybrid) Experience : 10–15 Years Company Type : US-Based Product Organisation MBA - From Premiere institute is Preferred About the Role The Senior Manager – HRBP will play a critical role in establishing and scaling the HR function for the company’s India operations. This role requires a strategic HR lead who can partner closely with business heads, support organizational growth, and drive people-focused initiatives aligned with business goals. The ideal candidate should come with strong experience in HRBP roles within product / technology environments and experience supporting a growing engineering or product organization. Key Responsibilities - Strategic HR Partnership - Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders in India and the US on people strategy, workforce planning, and organizational effectiveness. - Align HR strategies with business objectives to support rapid growth and scaling of the India center. - Drive organisational design, talent management, and succession planning initiatives. - Talent & Performance Management - Lead end-to-end performance management cycles, including goal setting, reviews, calibration, and development planning. - Identify high-potential talent and create structured development plans. - Support business teams with capability building and skill development initiatives. - Employee Experience & Engagement - Build a positive and inclusive workplace culture as part of the India build-out. - Design and implement engagement programs, employee listening frameworks, and retention strategies. - Handle employee relations and provide guidance on conflict resolution, grievance management, and disciplinary cases (when required). - HR Operations & Compliance - Partner closely with HR CoEs (Talent Acquisition, L&D, Compensation & Benefits) to ensure seamless execution. - Ensure compliance with Indian labor laws and company policies. - Support policy creation, implementation, and process standardization for the India office. - Change Management & Transformation - Lead HR projects related to organizational changes, internal communication, and change management. - Drive HR digital transformation and adoption of new HR systems / tools. - Collaboration & Stakeholder Management - Work closely with US leadership teams to ensure alignment with global HR initiatives. - Partner with cross-functional teams (Engineering, Finance, Admin, IT) for smooth India operations. - Provide strategic insights based on HR analytics, dashboards, and employee trends. Required Skills & Experience - 10–15 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 6–8 years in an HRBP capacity supporting technology / product teams. - Proven experience working with senior leadership in a matrixed and global environment (preferably US HQ). - Strong understanding of HR processes, performance management frameworks, talent planning, and organizational design. - Expertise in Indian labor laws, employee relations, and compliance. - Experience working in fast-paced, scaling environments (startup or product-based company preferred). - Excellent communication, relationship building, and problem-solving skills. - Ability to manage ambiguity, drive change, and influence stakeholders. Preferred Qualifications - MBA / PGDM in HR from a reputed institute. - Experience working with early-stage offshore development centers. - Exposure to HR analytics tools and modern HR tech platforms.

Requirements

• HRBP roles
• strategic HR partnership
• performance management
• employee relations
• compliance

Qualifications

• MBA - From Premiere institute

Preferred Technologies

• HRBP roles
• strategic HR partnership
• performance management
• employee relations
• compliance