Human Resources Business Partner

Role overview

The Human Resources Business Partner will act as a trusted advisor to the business on employee relations, disciplinary actions, and performance management. The position calls for a balanced, legally sound, and consistent approach to employee matters while contributing to a healthy and supportive workplace. The HRBP will work closely with leaders and employees to address issues early, resolve disputes, and reinforce policy compliance.

Location and reporting

This role is based in Hyderabad and reports to the HRBP Lead. The source also lists Delhi, India as a location reference.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact for employee grievances, workplace concerns, and conflict resolution.
• Handle employee complaints with fairness, confidentiality, and timely closure.
• Coach managers on how to address sensitive employee relations situations.
• Review employee relations patterns and suggest preventive actions to improve the employee experience.
• Work with legal support when needed to reduce organizational risk.
• Own the disciplinary process from start to finish, including documentation, fact-finding, and hearings.
• Support managers on performance improvement plans, terminations, and other corrective actions.
• Ensure disciplinary actions remain consistent, equitable, and aligned with company policy and employment law.
• Train leaders on proper documentation and on handling performance or conduct concerns.
• Review and refresh employee relations policies, disciplinary procedures, and grievance mechanisms.
• Keep case records accurate, confidential, and ready for audit or review.
• Partner with function heads to understand team issues and organizational challenges.
• Advise business leaders on organization design, workforce planning, and engagement initiatives.
• Support change programs while limiting people-related risks.
• Help strengthen a culture built on fairness, respect, and inclusion.
• Contribute to engagement surveys, action planning, and retention-focused initiatives.

Requirements

• Strong expertise in employee relations, grievance handling, workplace investigations, and disciplinary processes.
• Good knowledge of labour laws, statutory obligations, and HR compliance.
• High emotional intelligence with strong conflict resolution, influence, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage sensitive matters with discretion, professionalism, and sound judgment.
• Analytical ability to read people trends and recommend practical improvements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Solution-oriented, proactive, and comfortable working in a business-focused HR role.
• Experience using HRMS platforms and digital HR tools.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, along with reporting and data analysis skills.
• Strong planning, organization, and time-management capabilities.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities with accuracy, attention to detail, and patience.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3 to 4 years of HR experience.

Skills

• Employee relations
• Grievance management
• Workplace investigations
• Disciplinary process management
• Performance management
• Labour law compliance
• Stakeholder management
• Conflict resolution
• HRMS tools
• Advanced Excel reporting
• Communication skills
• Change management

Additional information

No stipend or salary amount was provided in the source. The listing indicates a full-time, onsite role. No openings count, start date, or application deadline was specified.