Company Overview:

MPS is a premium B2B learning and platform solutions company that powers the education, research, and corporate markets in their quest to engage with their learners more meaningfully. Today, MPS has a captive customer base of over 700 customers that include Educational Institutes, Publishers, and Corporates across the Americas, EMEA, APAC, and India. Listed on all the major stock exchanges in India, MPS recently crossed INR 500 crores in Revenue at 30 percent EBITDA margin and is powered by over 2,500 professionals across India, UK, Germany, Switzerland, and the US.

The combined effect of lower attention spans, rapid growth in digital consumption, and the recent advances in AI/ML has helped MPS unlock an accelerated trajectory through and post-Pandemic. Recent growth and momentum have been powered by a shift in GTM approach, richer focus on strategic customers, meaningful customer acquisition strategy, robust and consistent launch of new products and capabilities, and a more aggressive inorganic strategy.

Founded over 50 years ago as a captive unit in India for Macmillan Publishing, our roots are in Education and Technology. Over the past decade, the business has delivered ~25% CAGR in Earnings growth and has scaled through an acquisition-led approach. All 8 acquisitions have been scope-led and enhanced competitive advantage and include premium brands including HighWire Press (founded at Stanford University) and the purchase of TIS (a division, founded in 1990, as part of one of the largest Indian conglomerates).

MPS operates in a high-growth market that is currently fragmented and headed toward consolidation. The largest player is ~USD 300 million in Revenues while the total addressable market is expected to cross USD 300 Billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 15 percent. Powered by a deep purpose of making learning accessible to ALL, MPS is pursuing a scale-up and will play the role of market consolidator. Revenues are projected to grow from INR 500 crores in FY23 to INR 1,500 crores in FY28 at similar margins. Robust early signs of this pursuit include outperformance in the last three quarters and FY23, compared to market expectations and a vast improvement across a variety of financial indicators including ROCE, Earnings Growth, and an unprecedented balance in Customer Concentration.

Job Title: HR Business Partner

Location: Onsite - Noida

Experience: 8 - 10 Years

Role Overview

We are looking for a dynamic and business-oriented HR Business Partner (HRBP) to support our Publishing business vertical. The incumbent will act as a strategic partner to business leaders and employees, driving people initiatives aligned with organizational goals while ensuring a positive employee experience.

The role requires strong stakeholder management, employee engagement, talent management, and HR operations expertise, preferably within publishing, content, media, or knowledge services environments.

Key Responsibilities:

- Partner with business leaders to support workforce planning and HR strategies aligned with business goals.

- Drive employee engagement, retention initiatives, and employee relations management.

- Support performance management, goal setting, and talent development processes.

- Coordinate hiring requirements and ensure smooth onboarding of new employees.

- Ensure HR policy compliance, documentation, audits, and HRMS accuracy.

- Identify training needs and support learning & development initiatives.

- Monitor HR metrics such as attrition, hiring, and engagement, and share insights with leadership.

Key Requirements:

- 8-10 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 3-5 years in an HRBP role supporting Technology/Engineering teams.

- Strong understanding of HR practices, labor laws, and industry trends.

- Proven ability to influence stakeholders and work effectively with senior leadership.

- Experience in managing complex employee relations scenarios.

- Data-driven mindset with experience in HR analytics and reporting.

- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.

- MBA/PGDM in HR or related field preferred.

Preferred Skills:

- Experience in fast-paced or product/technology-driven organizations.

- Strong business acumen and ability to translate business needs into HR solutions.

Why Join Us

- Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership.

- High-impact role with strategic responsibilities.

- Collaborative and growth-oriented work environment.