Lead - Talent & HR Business Partner - IT

Key Responsibilities:

- Act as a strategic partner to business leaders, aligning HR initiatives with business goals and organizational priorities.

- Lead and mentor a team of Junior HR Business Partners, ensuring capability development, performance management, and engagement.

- Drive and execute strategic HR projects such as organizational design, talent transformation, workforce planning, and culture initiatives.

- Manage end-to-end HR operations including employee lifecycle management, policy implementation, and HR process optimization.

- Ensure adherence to statutory compliance, company policies, and audit requirements.

- Handle employee grievances with sensitivity and effectiveness, ensuring timely resolution and maintaining workplace harmony.

- Lead performance management processes including goal setting, reviews, calibration, and development planning.

- Partner with leadership to drive employee engagement, retention strategies, and organizational effectiveness.

- Serve as a role model for professionalism, integrity, and collaboration within the HR team and broader organization.

- Work closely with cross-functional teams to support business growth and change management initiatives.

Key Requirements:

- Proven experience as an HR Business Partner within an IT organization of 1000-3000 employees.

- Experience managing and mentoring a team of Junior HRBPs or HR professionals.

- Demonstrated experience in driving strategic HR initiatives/projects.

- Strong knowledge of HR operations, labor laws, and compliance frameworks.

- Hands-on experience in grievance handling and performance management processes.

- High level of flexibility and willingness to work from office 5 days a week.

- Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills.

- Ability to balance strategic thinking with execution excellence.

Preferred Attributes:

- Strong leadership presence with the ability to inspire and guide teams.

- High ownership, accountability, and problem-solving mindset.

- Experience in fast-paced, growth-oriented environments.