Senior People Partner - IT

Description:

We are looking for a proactive and business-oriented HR People Partner to work closely with leadership and functional heads in a fast-growing startup environment. The BP will act as a strategic advisor and execution partner, driving people initiatives that support business growth, performance, and culture while remaining hands-on across the employee lifecycle.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in ambiguity, enjoys building processes from scratch, and can balance strategy with execution.
Key Responsibilities
Business Partnering & Stakeholder Management:

• Partner with founders, leadership, and functional heads to align people strategies with business goals

• Act as a trusted advisor on workforce planning, org design, role clarity, and team effectiveness

• Provide data-driven insights on attrition, performance, engagement, and productivity

Talent Management & Performance:

• Drive performance management cycles (goal setting, mid-year reviews, appraisals)

• Coach managers on performance conversations, feedback, and development planning

• Identify high-potential talent and succession plans for critical roles

Employee Relations & Engagement:

• Serve as the first point of contact for employee concerns, grievances, and conflict resolution

• Ensure fair, consistent, and legally compliant employee relations practices

• Drive engagement initiatives, pulse surveys, and action plans

HR Operations & Policy:

• Own and improve HR policies, SOPs, and people processes suitable for a scaling startup

• Ensure compliance with Indian labor laws, POSH, and statutory requirements

• Partner with HR Ops/Payroll teams to ensure seamless employee lifecycle management

Culture & Change Management:

• Champion company values and culture across teams

• Support change management during growth, restructuring, or new initiatives

• Design and run initiatives around manager capability building and leadership development

Hiring & Workforce Planning (in partnership with Talent Acquisition):

• Collaborate with hiring managers on workforce planning and hiring priorities

• Support interviewing, offer discussions, and smooth onboarding experiences

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Strong business acumen with the ability to connect people initiatives to outcomes

• Hands-on experience in a startup or fast-scaling environment

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

• Ability to handle ambiguity, multiple priorities, and fast turnaround times

• Solid understanding of Indian labor laws and HR best practices

• Data-driven mindset with comfort using HR metrics and dashboards

Qualifications:

• MBA / PGDM in HR or related field

• 5-8 years of progressive HR experience, preferably as an HRBP

• Prior experience in startups, tech, product, or high-growth organizations preferred

What Success Looks Like in This Role:

• Managers feel supported and capable of handling people challenges

• Employees experience clarity, fairness, and engagement

• HR processes scale smoothly with business growth

• Culture remains strong despite rapid expansion