HR Business Partner

Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Permanent
Full-time

9 days ago
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This role is for one of the Weekday's clientsMin Experience: 3 yearsLocation: Chennai, Tamil NaduJobType: full-timeWe are seeking a dynamic and proactive HR Business Partner (HRBP) to join our team. The HRBP will play a pivotal role in driving people strategies aligned with business objectives while serving as a trusted advisor to employees and local leadership. This role focuses on employee relations, retention initiatives, talent acquisition, and hands-on involvement across branches to ensure effective HR operations. The ideal candidate is someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, has strong interpersonal skills, and possesses a deep understanding of HR practices tailored to local contexts.RequirementsKey Responsibilities * Employee Relations:

Act as the first point of contact for employees to address workplace concerns, conflicts, and grievances.
Foster a positive work culture by ensuring timely resolution of issues and providing guidance on company policies and labor regulations.
Partner with line managers to implement fair and consistent employee relations practices.

Retention & Engagement:

Develop and execute initiatives to improve employee engagement, motivation, and retention across branches.
Conduct stay interviews and exit interviews to gather insights and recommend actionable strategies.
Collaborate with leadership to design reward, recognition, and career progression frameworks.

Talent Acquisition:

Drive end-to-end recruitment processes, from sourcing and screening candidates to onboarding.
Partner with hiring managers to identify talent needs and ensure timely closures of open positions.
Leverage innovative sourcing techniques and local market knowledge to attract top talent.

Local Leadership Support:

Work closely with local leads and business heads to support workforce planning and organizational goals.
Serve as an HR advisor during decision-making on staffing, performance management, and succession planning.
Provide data-driven insights through HR metrics to support leadership in strategic decisions.

Branch Visits & On-ground HR Support:

Regularly visit branches to understand employee challenges, monitor HR processes, and build stronger relationships with teams.
Ensure HR policies, compliance requirements, and employee engagement initiatives are effectively implemented at the ground level.
Act as a cultural ambassador to align organizational values with local practices.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
3–5 years of proven HR experience, preferably in a business partnering role.
Strong expertise in employee relations, retention strategies, talent acquisition, and branch-level HR operations.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence and build trust across levels.
Hands-on experience in conducting branch visits, managing employee engagement activities, and collaborating with local leads.
Sound understanding of labor laws, compliance, and HR best practices.
Ability to balance strategic thinking with day-to-day operational execution.

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