Deputy Head - HRBP

JOB DESCRIPTION
Deputy Head HR Business Partnering (HRBP)
Experience: 8+ Years
Department: Human Resources
Location: Bengaluru
Job Summary
The Deputy Head HRBP will be responsible for leading the HR Business Partnering function and driving strategic HR
initiatives aligned with business objectives. The role will partner closely with senior business leaders to understand
workforce requirements, strengthen employee engagement and organizational culture, drive performance and talent
development, and ensure effective execution of HR policies and processes.
The role will act as a strategic HR advisor to business leaders while ensuring a consistent, employee-centric, and
high-performance culture across the organization.
Key Responsibilities






Partner with senior business leaders and functional heads to understand business priorities and translate them into
effective HR strategies and workforce plans.
Lead the end-to-end employee lifecycle, including onboarding, confirmation, promotions, transfers, career
movements, retention, and exit processes.
Drive performance management initiatives, including goal setting, performance reviews, talent reviews, calibration,
and performance improvement plans.
Develop and implement employee engagement, recognition, retention, and organizational culture initiatives to
improve employee experience.
Lead employee relations and grievance management, ensuring timely resolution of workplace concerns while
maintaining fairness and compliance.
Partner with Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, and business teams on talent planning, capability building,
succession planning, and leadership development.


Identify high-potential talent and support career development, internal mobility, and succession planning initiatives.
Provide insights and recommendations to leadership using HR metrics, workforce analytics, attrition trends,
engagement data, and other people-related KPIs.




Drive implementation of HR policies, processes, and compliance requirements across business functions and
locations.
Lead organizational change and transformation initiatives, ensuring effective communication, stakeholder alignment,
and employee adoption.
Coach and guide HRBP/HR team members to strengthen HR partnering capabilities and ensure consistent delivery
of HR services.
Identify people-related risks and proactively recommend solutions to improve productivity, retention, employee
experience, and organizational effectiveness.


Prepare and present HR dashboards, MIS reports, workforce insights, and business reviews to senior management.
Ensure alignment and consistency in HR practices across multiple teams/functions while addressing
business-specific people requirements.
Desired Skills & Competencies

Strategic HR Business Partnering
Workforce Planning & Talent Management
Employee Relations & Grievance Handling
Performance Management
Employee Engagement & Retention
Succession Planning & Career Development
Organizational Development & Change Management
HR Analytics & People Metrics
Stakeholder & Leadership Management
HR Operations & Compliance
Policy Development & Implementation
Coaching & Team Management
Strong Communication & Presentation Skills
Problem-Solving and Decision-Making
Qualifications



MBA / PGDM / MSW in Human Resources or a related field.
8+ years of progressive experience in HRBP, HR Generalist, Employee Relations, or strategic HR roles.
Experience in partnering with senior stakeholders and managing HR initiatives in large, complex, or multi-location
organizations will be preferred.
Success Measures










Effective alignment of HR strategy with business objectives.
Improved employee engagement, retention, and overall employee experience.
Effective performance and talent management across business functions.
Strong succession planning and development of internal talent.
Timely and effective resolution of employee relations matters.
Successful implementation of HR policies, processes, and compliance requirements.
Data-driven HR decision-making through effective use of people analytics.
Successful execution of organizational change and people initiatives.
Improved stakeholder satisfaction and effectiveness of HR Business Partnering.
Development and performance of the HRBP team.