Roles & Responsibilities of an HR Business Partner (HRBP) - Architecture Firm.

- Strategic HR Alignment: Implement HR strategies that align with the firm's creative vision, studio culture, and long-term business goals.

- Talent Development & Retention: Support current and future business needs through effective development, engagement, motivation, and retention of human capital.

- Employee Relations: Act as a bridge between management and employees, addressing concerns, resolving grievances, strengthening inter-team communication and fostering a culture of trust and transparency.

- Onboarding & Integration: Design and facilitate an onboarding experience that immerses new team members into the firm's ethos, design philosophy, work process, and collaborative studio environment.

- Performance Management: Oversee the performance management system to ensure timely feedback, goal alignment, and continuous improvement.

- Learning & Development: Identify training needs and monitor the effectiveness of learning programs to enhance skills and productivity.

- People Analytics & Reporting: Provide insights and data to leadership through HR metrics to inform decisions on staffing, studio resourcing and talent pipeline management.

- Talent Acquisition: Manage the end-to-end recruitment process including sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding of qualified candidates for open positions.

- Lifecycle & Exit Management: Manage employee transitions smoothly, including resignations, exit interviews and issuance of relieving and experience letters.

- HR Documentation & Compliance: Maintain accurate employee records, including appointment, confirmation, in line with the firm's operational policies.

- Policy Implementation: Implement and ensure adherence to company policies, procedures, and best HR practices across all functions.

- Task Management & Delegation: Prioritize and delegate HR tasks effectively to optimize team efficiency and productivity.

- HR Systems & Technology: Manage and optimize the use of HRMS and talent management systems to support HR operations and data management.

Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

- Master's or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field from a reputed university.

- Minimum of 4 years of experience in a Human Resources supervisory role, preferably within professional services, an architecture, design, or allied creative industry.

- Proven track record of enhancing employee engagement, morale, and retention in dynamic, team-oriented environments.

- Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships across all levels of the organization.

- Proficiency in HRMS platforms; experience with studio-centric or project-based HR tools is a plus.

- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Outlook.

- Ability to adapt to the unique culture of design studios, managing creative talent across multi-disciplinary teams.