Senior Human Resources Business Partner

Senior Human Resources Business Partner

What You'll Be Doing

• Partner with the Director, HR to support Chennai site initiatives like performance cycles, manager development, employee engagement efforts, and more
• Collaborate with leaders and cross-functional partners to guide people programs including performance management, talent development and feedback, total rewards, internal communications, and team health
• Use data and feedback to help identify trends, solve problems, and inform programs that improve employee experience and business outcomes
• Support employees and managers with coaching on career growth, feedback, collaboration, and change management
• Seek opportunities to simplify, automate, or improve our people practices, especially through better use of tools and systems like Workday
• Flex between the strategic and the operational, supporting daily people needs while contributing to big-picture initiatives
  

Who You Are

• 10+ years of progressive HR experience, ideally in tech, data, AI or fast-growing matrixed environments
• Experience working with technical teams and engineering leaders is a plus
• Deep understanding of core HR programs, including coaching, performance, engagement, and talent development
• Strong relationship builder with the ability to work across functions, time zones, and personalities
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and shifting priorities, with the ability to adjust quickly while staying aligned with regional and global goals
• Able to move fluidly from administrative work to strategic partnership, showing sound judgment and strong follow-through at every level
• Proactive, organized, and curious, with a strong sense of accountability and a drive to make things better without waiting to be asked
• Experience supporting India-specific compliance needs such as POSH, labor law documentation, and payroll practices is preferred. While this role partners closely with our global and local HR ops teams, awareness of statutory frameworks and employee life cycle processes will help ensure regional alignment
• Familiarity with Workday or a similar HRIS is strongly preferred
• Postgraduate degree or certification in HR, such as PGDHRM or equivalent preferred. Active engagement in HR networks like NIPM or NHRDN is a plus