Lead - Talent & HR Business Partner - IT

Key Responsibilities:
- Act as a strategic partner to business leaders, aligning HR initiatives with business goals and organizational priorities.
- Lead and mentor a team of Junior HR Business Partners, ensuring capability development, performance management, and engagement.
- Drive and execute strategic HR projects such as organizational design, talent transformation, workforce planning, and culture initiatives.
- Manage end-to-end HR operations including employee lifecycle management, policy implementation, and HR process optimization.
- Ensure adherence to statutory compliance, company policies, and audit requirements.
- Handle employee grievances with sensitivity and effectiveness, ensuring timely resolution and maintaining workplace harmony.
- Lead performance management processes including goal setting, reviews, calibration, and development planning.

- Partner with leadership to drive employee engagement, retention strategies, and organizational effectiveness.
- Serve as a role model for professionalism, integrity, and collaboration within the HR team and broader organization.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to support business growth and change management initiatives.
Key Requirements:
- Proven experience as an HR Business Partner within an IT organization of 1000-3000 employees.
- Experience managing and mentoring a team of Junior HRBPs or HR professionals.
- Demonstrated experience in driving strategic HR initiatives/projects.
- Strong knowledge of HR operations, labor laws, and compliance frameworks.
- Hands-on experience in grievance handling and performance management processes.
- High level of flexibility and willingness to work from office 5 days a week.
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills.
- Ability to balance strategic thinking with execution excellence.
Preferred Attributes:
- Strong leadership presence with the ability to inspire and guide teams.
- High ownership, accountability, and problem-solving mindset.
- Experience in fast-paced, growth-oriented environments.