Kotak Mahindra - Assistant Vice President - HR Business Partner - East Region

Designation: Assistant Vice President-HR Business Partner - East Region (Kolkata)

Department: Sales HRBP, TIED Agency Channel

Company Name: Kotak Life Insurance

Location: Kolkata, India

Role Overview

We are seeking a mature and experienced female HR professional to join as the HR Business Partner (East Region) for our TIED Sales function. This role is pivotal in driving people strategy across the region and ensuring alignment with business goals

The HRBP will act as a trusted advisor to the Sales leadership team, balancing strategic talent management with operational HR responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

Manning

- Partner with business leaders to identify manpower needs in the Sales function.

- Handle a team of professionals to manage end-to-end recruitment for frontline and managerial roles.

- Ensure diversity and quality of hires in alignment with organizational goals.

Talent & People Management

- Manpower Planning: Partner with business leaders to identify manpower needs in the Sales function. Handle a team of professionals to manage end-to-end recruitment for frontline and managerial roles.

- Talent Management: Identify, nurture, and develop high-potential employees; implement structured career development plans.

- Attrition Management: Analyze attrition trends, design retention strategies, and drive interventions to reduce employee turnover.

- Succession Planning: Work closely with leadership to build succession pipelines for critical roles.

- Employee Grievances: Act as the first point of contact for employee concerns, ensuring timely resolution and adherence to company policies.

- Compliance: Ensure HR practices are compliant with regulatory requirements and company standards.

- Employee Engagement: Design and execute engagement initiatives beyond recreational activities, focusing on career growth, recognition, and employee well-being.

- Experience: 8-12 years in HR, preferably in BFSI or Insurance Sales HRBP roles.

- Education: Must be a full time MBA/MHRM

Skills & Competencies:

o Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.

o Proven ability in talent management and succession planning.

o Analytical mindset with experience in attrition management.

o High emotional intelligence and maturity in handling employee grievances.

o Knowledge of HR compliance and regulatory frameworks.

- Personal Attributes:

o Strategic thinker with operational agility.

o Strong personality with exceptional communication skills.

o Resilient, empathetic, and approachable.

o Leadership potential with readiness to take on larger responsibilities