The Associate HR Business Partner will be a key member of the People and Places team, responsible for providing proactive, hands-on HR support to our Chennai office. This role acts as the first point of contact for onshore leads and managers while supporting the HRBP, APAC to provide guidance to offshore managers, advising on a wide range of HR matters. The Associate HRBP will work closely with local team leads and managers to support the delivery of the people strategy, champion our company culture, and ensure compliance with local labor laws and company policies.
What you’ll do:
Employee Relations & Support:
Provide timely and effective guidance to employees and managers on HR policies, procedures, and best practices.
Serve as a trusted point of contact for employee inquiries, concerns, and grievances, ensuring they are addressed with empathy and discretion.
Assist in resolving employee relations issues, including performance management, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution, escalating complex cases to the HRBP, APAC.
Talent Management & Development:
Support the full employee lifecycle, from onboarding to offboarding.
Collaborate with the talent acquisition team to support recruitment and selection processes for the service center.
Assist in the implementation of performance management cycles, including goal setting, performance reviews, and calibration sessions.
Support leads in identifying training needs and support the delivery of learning and development programs.
Support leads to use people dashboards in Workday
Support Strategic Partnership:
Work with the Global HRBPs to understand business priorities and translate them into people initiatives.
Contribute to the development and implementation of HR projects related to employee engagement, culture, and retention.
Analyze HR metrics for the local workforce (e.g., turnover, absenteeism, engagement survey results) to identify trends and provide data-driven insights to leadership.
Who you are:
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
3-5 years of experience in an HR generalist, HR advisor, or similar role.
Strong knowledge of local labor laws and HR best practices in Chennai.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.
High level of empathy and discretion, with the ability to handle confidential information.
Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency in HRIS (WorkDay preferred), Google docs/slides/etc, and Microsoft Office Suite (particularly strong data analysis using Excel is a must).
A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with a strong desire to learn and grow within the HR field.
Experience in an offshore or shared services environment is a plus.
