HRBP

Job Description Human Resources Business Partner

Role Overview:

This role manages the full spectrum of HR activities with a strong emphasis on statutory compliance, employee engagement, talent retention, and building forward-looking people practices. The position calls for a mature HR professional with the ability to influence culture, partner with leadership, and drive organisational development.

Key Responsibilities:

1) Statutory Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with applicable labour laws (PF, ESIC, Gratuity, Shops & Establishment, Maternity, POSH, etc.).

• Monitor and manage all statutory registrations, licences, audits, and renewals.

• Maintain statutory documentation and coordinate with consultants.

• Lead responses for government inspections and ensure closure of observations.

2) Employee Engagement & Culture

• Design and deliver structured engagement initiatives year-round.

• Conduct pulse surveys and feedback forums; provide action insights.

• Champion employee well-being and inclusion programs.

• Strengthen organisational culture and communication.

3) Talent Retention:

• Oversee end-to-end employee lifecycle activities.

• Identify retention risks and take proactive action.

• Conduct stay interviews, analyse attrition, and share reports with leaders.

• Support development plans, recognition programs, and internal mobility.

4) HR Operations

• Maintain accuracy of HR data, employee files, and documentation.

• Manage leave & attendance, HRIS, and payroll coordination.

• Support performance management cycles, including goal-setting and evaluations.

• Drive timely and compliant onboarding / exit management.

5) Strategic HR & Thought Partnership:

• Evaluate HR policies and processes; recommend improvements.

• Partner with leadership to align people initiatives with business priorities.

• Use HR analytics to drive decisions on retention, productivity, and culture.

• Support organisational capability development.

Skills & Competencies:

• In-depth knowledge of labour laws and statutory compliance

• Strong communication and facilitation skills

• Data-driven mindset with problem-solving ability

• Empathy, confidentiality, and stakeholder partnering

• Ability to manage multiple sites/locations (preferred)

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in HR or related discipline

• 7 – 10 years of relevant HR experience

• Proven exposure to statutory compliance and engagement is essential

• Experience in a growing / evolving organisation preferred