Lead - HR Business Partner - Aviation Industry

Job Purpose:

As a Lead HR Business Partner (Aviation), you will act as a strategic partner to the business leadership of the airline's operational verticals.you will be responsible for aligning HR strategies with business goals, driving people initiatives, workforce planning, and fostering a culture of performance and compliance in a highly regulated industry.

Key Responsibilities:

- Act as the primary HR point of contact for assigned aviation departments.

- Partner with functional heads to drive HR strategy aligned with business goals.

- Lead talent management initiatives including workforce planning, succession planning, and leadership development.

- Support manpower planning and timely hiring in coordination with Talent Acquisition.

- Implement performance management frameworks customized to aviation KPIs and regulatory compliance.

- Handle employee relations, grievance redressal, disciplinary processes, and union/association interactions (if applicable).

- Monitor compliance with DGCA regulations and internal policies affecting employment.

- Develop and execute employee engagement programs tailored to operational staff needs.

- Drive DEI, culture, and organizational change management programs in partnership with HR COEs.

- Analyze HR metrics and provide actionable insights to leadership.

Key Requirements:

- Education: MBA/PGDM in Human Resources from a reputed institute.

- Experience: 10-15 years of HR experience with a strong track record in HRBP roles; experience in the aviation industry is mandatory/preferred.

- Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.

- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

- Experience handling large-scale workforces including operational and unionized staff.

- Proficiency in HRIS tools and MS Office Suite.