HR Business Partner

• HR Business Partner (HRBP) Location:
• Mumbai (Work from Office) Employment Type:
• Full-Time About Us:
• Miko is a Mumbai-based advanced consumer robotics innovation lab passionate about bringing the best of technology to young learners everywhere.
• We are home to some of the worlds leading engineers, mathematicians, teachers, and psychologists.
• Our flagship product, Miko 2, is the first robot that uses playful, conversational learning to educate, engage, and entertain kids aged 510.
• Miko products are best-selling in the US, UK, UAE, and India.
• Position Overview:
• We are seeking a dynamic and experienced HR Business Partner (HRBP) to join our Human Resources team.
• The HRBP will act as a strategic partner to business leaders, especially within the Technology/Engineering function, driving people strategies aligned with business goals.
• The ideal candidate will have prior experience working in a fast-paced startup environment, preferably supporting tech teams, and will bring strong expertise in talent management, employee relations, performance management, and organisational development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with business leaders, particularly within the Tech/Engineering department, to understand business objectives and design HR strategies aligned with organisational goals.
• Provide guidance and support on HR policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure compliance and consistency.
• Drive end-to-end talent management initiatives, including workforce planning, hiring strategy, onboarding, and retention.
• Act as a trusted advisor to management and employees on performance management, conflict resolution, employee engagement, and career development.
• Manage and monitor PIP (Performance Improvement Plan) tracker, ensuring structured documentation, milestones, and performance progress tracking.
• Drive retention strategies and maintain a retention tracker to analyse trends and proactively address attrition risks.
• Analyse HR metrics and trends to recommend data-driven solutions for organisational effectiveness.
• Organise and execute employee engagement and culture-building initiatives to enhance morale and workplace satisfaction.
• Act as the Mediclaim SPOC, managing Group Mediclaim and Group Health Insurance processes, coordinating with stakeholders, and maintaining an up-to-date insurance tracker.
• Issue bonafide letters and maintain accurate employee records within HR tracking systems.
• Lead and support HR projects aimed at continuous improvement of HR processes and practices.
• Promote an inclusive, ethical, and high-performance culture across teams.

Qualifications & Required Skills:

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (Masters degree and/or HR certifications preferred).
• 2+ years of progressive HR experience, with hands-on experience as an HRBP.
• Mandatory experience in a startup environment.
• Experience partnering with and supporting Technology/Engineering teams.
• Strong understanding of employment laws, HR compliance, and HR best practices.
• Proven ability to influence and build relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong analytical skills with experience interpreting HR metrics and implementing data-driven solutions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Additional Information:

• Full-time position Competitive salary and benefits package Growth and career development opportunities Prior experience in an IT/Technology organization is highly preferred Work Timings:
• 5 days a week, 9 hours per day Work from Office