Senior Human Resources Business Partner

Job Description

Position Title: Lead – HR Business Partner (Designation to be defined basis the assessment) Experience: 15+ years Qualification: MBA / PG in HR Department: Corporate Human Resources Location: Mumbai Shifts (if any): 11:00 am onwards (candidate should be flexible to work as per the business requirement) About Aeries: Aeries Technology is a Nasdaq listed (AERT) global professional services and consulting partner, with offices in the USA, India, Mexico, Singapore, and UAE. We provide Private Equities, its Portfolio Companies and mid-market companies with the right mix of deep vertical specialty, functional expertise, and the right systems & solutions to scale, optimize and transform their business operations with unique customized engagement models. Aeries is Great Place to Work certified by GPTW Institute, reflecting our commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture for our employees. Read about us at https://aeriestechnology.com/careers/ Key Responsibilities: Strategic HR Business Partnering: Collaborate with BU and client leadership to co-create and implement HR strategies aligned with business objectives. Lead the execution of people priorities through structured interventions, data insights, and continuous feedback loops. Manage HRBP support across a matrixed environment covering 500+ employees. Employee Experience & Engagement: Deliver a high-touch onboarding experience with structured induction, buddy programs, and periodic 30-60-90-day connects to build early engagement. Conduct regular pulse checks, townhalls, and engagement surveys (ESAT/NPS) to track and elevate employee sentiment. Resolve grievances proactively by maintaining an open-door culture and implementing robust issue escalation mechanisms. Manage attrition risks by identifying patterns, recommending retention strategies, and partnering with managers for interventions. Team Management & Mentorship: Lead, coach, and mentor a team of 4–5 HR professionals; drive capability building, performance accountability, and professional growth. Foster a collaborative, outcome-driven team culture with strong internal service delivery and stakeholder orientation. Review team outputs and ensure alignment with business timelines, compliance, and quality standards. Stakeholder Management: Build trusted relationships with key internal and external stakeholders including BU heads, delivery leads, clients, and corporate teams. Influence leadership on people-related decisions through data-backed insights, market benchmarks, and employee voice. Represent HR in business reviews and cross-functional forums to ensure alignment of people priorities with organizational goals. Transitions, Change Management & M&A: Play a pivotal role in managing transitions, including workforce integration, policy harmonization, and communication planning during mergers and acquisitions. Support change management by coaching leaders, maintaining cultural sensitivity, and ensuring employee continuity. Partner with legal and compliance teams during structural changes to align employment practices and policies. Policy & Process Excellence: Collaborate with CoEs to implement performance management, rewards, and talent development frameworks. Lead HR projects, process improvements, and digitization initiatives to enhance the employee experience and operational efficiency. Drive internal branding efforts in partnership with Marketing to showcase culture and attract top talent. Working Knowledge – Payroll & Compliance: Should possess strong working knowledge of payroll processes, statutory compliance, and labor law requirements (PF, ESI, PT, Gratuity, etc.). Ensure timely employee communication on any payroll-related matters or policy changes. Qualifications & Experience Full-time MBA/PG in Human Resources or equivalent. 15+ years of progressive HRBP experience, preferably in technology/product/global services environments. Prior experience managing teams and driving transformation at scale. Strong understanding of Indian labor laws, HR compliance, and global HR practices. M&A or transition management experience is highly preferable. Must-Have Skills Strategic HR partnering with exposure to leadership teams. Experience managing large teams and mentoring mid-level HR professionals. Employee engagement, grievance redressal, and culture-building. Strong stakeholder management, data analytics, and decision-making. Change management and M&A integration support. Proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite. The Job responsibilities of the candidate shall include but not limited to the Job Description & to perform any other tasks/functions as required by the Company. Show more Show less