ABOUT THE ROLE:

We are looking for a strategic, business-focused, and people-centric Manager HRBP to partner with our Technology functions, including Engineering, Product, IT Infrastructure, Information Security, SCM, and Digital Transformation teams. The role requires an individual who can influence business leaders, build high-performing teams, drive organizational effectiveness, and deliver people strategies that enable business growth. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in HR Business Partnering, Talent Management, Employee Relations, Performance Management, Organizational Development, and partnering with technology leadership.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strategic HR Business Partnering:

- Act as a trusted HR advisor to Technology and Product leadership teams.

- Translate business priorities into people strategies that support organizational growth and business objectives.

- Partner with business leaders on workforce planning, organizational design, succession planning, and capability building.

- Drive organizational effectiveness and enhance team productivity across technology functions.

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning:

- Collaborate with Talent Acquisition teams to drive hiring strategies for niche technology and leadership roles.

- Forecast manpower requirements and ensure timely fulfillment of critical business positions.

- Support employer branding initiatives to attract top technology talent.

Performance & Talent Management:

- Drive goal setting, performance reviews, talent calibration, and succession planning.

- Coach managers on performance improvement, career development, and talent retention.

- Identify high-potential employees and create development plans aligned with business needs.

Employee Engagement & Culture:

- Lead employee engagement initiatives to improve employee experience and foster a high-performance culture.

- Partner with leaders to strengthen collaboration, inclusion, and employee well-being.

- Analyze engagement data and implement action plans to improve retention and satisfaction.

Employee Relations:

- Handle complex employee relations matters with professionalism and confidentiality.

- Provide guidance to managers on performance issues, disciplinary actions, grievances, and conflict resolution.

- Promote a culture of transparency, accountability, and trust.

Learning & Leadership Development:

- Identify capability gaps within Technology teams.

- Partner with Learning & Development teams to build technical, functional, and leadership development programs.

- Drive leadership capability-building initiatives across business functions.

HR Analytics & Business Insights:

- Track and analyze HR metrics including attrition, hiring, engagement, productivity, diversity, and retention.

- Present people insights and recommendations to senior leadership through dashboards and reports.

- Use data to drive strategic people decisions.

HR Operations & Compliance:

- Ensure compliance with company policies, employment laws, and statutory requirements.

- Support HR process improvements, automation initiatives, and policy implementation.

- Collaborate with HR COEs to ensure seamless employee lifecycle management.

Change Management:

- Support organizational restructuring, business transformation, mergers, process changes, and culture initiatives.

- Drive communication and change adoption across technology teams.

QUALIFICATION:

- MBA/PGDM in Human Resources or equivalent.

- Relevant HR certifications will be an added advantage.

EXPERIENCE:

- 9 to 12 years of HR experience with at least 34 years as an HR Business Partner supporting Technology/IT/Product functions.

- Experience working with Engineering, Product, IT, or Digital business teams.

SKILLS:

- HR Business Partnering

- Technology & Product Organization Understanding

- Workforce Planning & Talent Strategy

- Tech & Leadership Hiring

- Performance Management

- Organizational Design

- Employee Relations

- Succession Planning

- Leadership Coaching

- HR Analytics & Dashboarding

- Change Management

- Stakeholder Management

- Project Management

- Strong business acumen

- Excellent communication and influencing skills

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

- A strategic thinker with a business-first mindset.

- Ability to build credibility with senior leadership and influence decision-making.

- Strong understanding of technology organizations and agile ways of working.

- Experience managing ambiguity in fast-paced environments.

- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, stakeholder management, and interpersonal skills.

- Passion for building high-performing teams and driving organizational excellence.