Job
Description
The opportunity
As a Manager - HR Business Consultant, you 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. Your key 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.
Skills and attributes for success
A team player with strong analytical, communication and interpersonal skills Constantly updating yourself about new technologies in the market A winning personality and the ability to become a trusted advisor to the stakeholders
To qualify for the role, you must have
Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in Human Resources. Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. A Masters 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.
Ideally, youll also have
Strong verbal and written communication, facilitation, relationship-building, presentation and negotiation skills. Be highly flexible, adaptable, and creative. Comfortable interacting with senior executives (within the firm and at the client)