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Job Title: The People Experience Business Partner Location: Hyderabad Department: Human Resources Reports To: Head of HR, APAC Why Celigo Celigo is a modern integration and automation platform (iPaaS) on a mission to simplify how companies integrate, automate, and optimize processes. Purpose-built for mission-critical processes, Celigo offers unique tools such as runtime AI and prebuilt integrations tailored to resolve the biggest integration challenges, making Celigo incomparably easier to maintain. Celigo is seeking a strategic and employee-centric Senior HR Business Partner who will work closely with leadership to drive key people programs, enhance employee experience, and contribute to the overall success of our teams. You’ll partner with executives and business leaders to align HR strategies with business goals, while also driving initiatives around onboarding, performance reviews, and engagement. The right candidate will drive impactful programs that enhance engagement, fuel our connected and collaborative culture, and support hybrid and remote populations. By embodying our core values they will play a critical role in shaping a culture where employees feel valued and empowered to thrive.This position requires on-site presence couple times per week. Role Overview As a Senior HR Business Partner, you will act as a strategic advisor and thought partner to senior leaders across key functions. This role requires someone who thrives in a high-growth, fast-paced product environment and is equally adept at driving people strategy and delivering hands-on HR solutions. You will be instrumental in shaping the company’s culture, building leadership capability, and ensuring the alignment of HR initiatives with business goals. You will work closely with cross-functional teams including Talent Acquisition, L&D, Total Rewards, and Finance to build an agile, high-performing, and engaged workforce. If you're a proactive, solution-oriented HR professional who brings structure, clarity, and innovation to the table—this role is for you. Key Responsibilities Strategic HR Partnership Partner with business leaders to provide strategic guidance on organization design, workforce planning, and succession management aligned with business needs. Influence key decisions related to talent strategy, team structure, and performance enablement. Guide leadership through change management and transformation efforts during scale-up and growth phases. Employee Lifecycle Ownership Oversee the entire employee lifecycle—from onboarding to offboarding—ensuring a consistent, high-quality employee experience. Drive performance management processes, including calibration, feedback, promotions, and developmental planning. Partner with Business teams to build L&D programs for manager capability and learning interventions that drive business outcomes. Culture, Engagement & Experience Champion a connected and inclusive work culture across hybrid and remote teams. Use data (HR Metrics, engagement surveys, retention trends, exit feedback) to continuously improve people programs and employee morale. Design and implement initiatives focused on recognition, career development, employee listening, and belonging. People Operations & Compliance Collaborate with HR operations and Total Rewards teams to support policies, compensation planning, and compliance. Ensure seamless integration between HR programs and business operations. Manage sensitive employee relations issues with discretion and fairness. Program Management & Enablement Lead or co-lead large-scale programs (e.g., DEI, onboarding redesign, leadership bootcamps, talent mobility). Work with vendors and partners to deliver effective people-centric solutions. Track and report success metrics for all major programs and initiatives. Skills & Qualifications 12+ years of progressive HR experience, ideally in product-based, global organizations. Proven success in building business-aligned HR strategies with tangible impact. Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all levels. High comfort with ambiguity and scaling people practices in dynamic, evolving environments. Experience supporting global teams and understanding cultural nuances. Analytical mindset—comfortable using data to influence decisions and strategy. Degree in Human Resources, Business, Organizational Psychology or related field (Master’s preferred). Certifications in coaching, L&D, or agile HR are a plus. What You Bring To The Table A leadership mindset with strong ownership and bias for action. The ability to balance empathy and business outcomes. Comfort with building from scratch and iterating rapidly. High energy, curiosity, and resilience. Why Join Us? Be a strategic voice in shaping the future of a high-growth tech company. Work in a collaborative, open culture where your impact is visible. Opportunity to build, lead, and scale key people programs from the ground up. Partner with a global, passionate, and mission-driven team. Why You’ll Love It Here Purposeful Innovation: At Celigo, we’re tackling one of the toughest challenges in the digital world—integrating cloud applications. It’s a problem that touches nearly every business, and you’ll be part of the solution. Be Part of a Market-Maker: As a recognized leader in the iPaaS space, we’re not just participating in the market—we’re reshaping it. You’ll work alongside bold thinkers and passionate doers to define what’s next in integration. Values That Matter: We believe in more than just business. Our Taking a Stand initiative champions diversity, equity, and inclusion—because building a better workplace starts from within. Balance Built In: From your very first year, enjoy a thoughtfully structured time-off program that supports your well-being, family time, and true recharging. Meaningful Perks: We offer a competitive benefits package, regular recognition, and many little extras that make a big difference in how supported and valued you feel. Celigo is proud to be a Great Place to Work and is an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants consistent with legal requirements. Show more Show less
