Human Resources Business Consultant, Specialist

About Vanguard
Founded in 1975, Vanguard is one of the world's leading investment management companies. The firm offers investments, advice, and retirement services to tens of millions of individual investors around the globe—directly, through workplace plans, and through financial intermediaries.

Vanguard’s India Office

Vanguard’s office in India is a significant milestone in our global expansion. We are committed to establishing an enduring technology center in Hyderabad, Telangana and are excited to be adding talent who will focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI), mobile, and cloud-based technologies that drive our business outcomes and deliver a world-class experience for our clients.

Role Summary:

This role will partner with business leaders to align HR strategies with organizational goals, driving workforce planning, talent management and employee engagement. You will provide expert guidance on complex employee relations, leadership development and diversity initiatives while ensuring HR compliance. This role requires strong advisory skills, strategic thinking and the ability to influence senior stakeholders. You will collaborate cross-functionally to enhance HR programs and policies, fostering a high-performance culture.

Responsibilities:

• Provides strategic HR consultation to senior leadership, aligning business objectives with human capital strategies to drive organizational success.

• Manages complex employee relations cases, ensuring fair and consistent resolution while mitigating risks and fostering a positive work environment.

• Oversees workforce planning initiatives, collaborating with business leaders to identify talent gaps, succession planning needs and future workforce requirements.

• Leads the implementation of HR programs and policies, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives while addressing specific business unit needs.

• Advocates for a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion, embedding inclusive practices into leadership development, talent acquisition and engagement strategies.

• Provides expert guidance on organizational design and change management, supporting leaders in navigating business transformations effectively.

• Manages HR analytics and reporting, leveraging data-driven insights to influence talent strategies, workforce planning and leadership decisions.

• Advocate for compensation and benefits strategies, ensuring market competitiveness and alignment with business priorities.

• Makes recommendations and provides improvement insight regarding employee engagement and retention initiatives, identifying key drivers and implementing targeted programs to enhance workforce motivation and productivity.

• Partners with legal and compliance teams to ensure adherence to employment laws, regulatory requirements and internal HR policies.

• Mentors and develops HR professionals, providing coaching and career guidance to build a high-performing HR team.

• Drives operational excellence in HR processes, continuously improving efficiency, effectiveness and service delivery to business units.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in Human Resources.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

• A Master’s degree (MBA/PGDM) in HR is preferred.

• Strong expertise in employee relations, talent management, and HR compliance.

• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive HR initiatives aligned with business objectives. HR certifications (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR) are preferred.

Location

This role is based in Hyderabad, Telangana at Vanguard’s India office. Only qualified external applicants will be considered.

Our mission

Vanguard adheres to a simple purpose: To take a stand for all investors, to treat them fairly, and to give them the best chance for investment success.

Our commitment to you

Vanguard takes the same long-term view of your success—at work and in life—with Benefits and Rewards packages that reflect what you care about, throughout all the phases and stages of your life. Our Total Rewards programs provide you and your loved ones with wellness support for key areas in your life:

Financial wellness
We're committed to enabling your financial success and provide competitive offers and programs.

Physical wellness
We're committed to providing benefits that support your physical health and wellness.

Personal wellness
We're committed to providing resources that help support the full scope of your life.

How we work

Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for most of our employees (crew members), designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.