
Vice President - Business Support
- Hyderabad, Telangana
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Partner with site line managers and leadership to manage HR service delivery
- Strong partnership with HR COEs and HSDI HR Leadership
- Promote the use of HR Delivery Services proactively dealing with any associated issues
- Ability to ensure policy alignment with legal standards and HSBC’s internal governance
- Statutory & Internal Compliance, ensure HSBC adheres to both internal compliance and external regulatory requirements
- Vendor Management, by establishing governance for managing third party suppliers and processes, with assessment and adequate mitigation of risk. To be accountable for developing an aligned approach to the distinct business service specific people strategies that leverages synergies and delivers a robust and consistent approach. This will entail understanding how the people requirements interlock with the HR specialist team(s).
- Work closely with the Site leadership and the senior HR resource at the site
- Engage with relevant external stakeholders, including Regulators, to enable Entity Governance
- Operational Effectiveness & Control, Employment Law & Compliance
- Managing day to day operational risks and advising on people risk related to business change initiatives, business strategies and individual cases
- Compliance to regulatory, and other local matters while operating to defined Global Standards
- Champion and embed best practice management and administrative procedures in own functional area
- Possessing a strong understanding of local employment law and knowledge of access to expert advice when require
- External labor authorities/regulators of the state
- Drive effective internal governance, reporting and solution delivery with low tolerance of underperformance and ensuring effective mitigating actions are defined, tracked and implemented.
- Engage with regulatory bodies and other Group functions as needed in a timely, open and transparent manner ensuring that HR remains compliant with Group requirements and standards.
- Ensure local adherence to the Global Payroll Standards, Legislative responsibilities. Payroll Risk & Control Library and Payroll Governance framework.
- Ensure compliance with Procurement Strategy, Policies and Procedures.
- Provide status reporting, governance and schedule control
- Implement policies related to workplace behavior, ethics, and employee conduct.
- Monitor workplace trends and proactively address potential issues before they escalate.
- Deep understanding of grievance handling, disciplinary procedures, and performance management.
- Experience managing complex ER cases, including whistleblowing and investigations.
- Oversee investigations into employee complaints, misconduct, and grievances, ensuring fair and timely resolution.
- Proven ability to influence and advise senior leaders, HRBPs, and legal teams.
- Skilled in navigating matrixed, multicultural environments.
- Communication & Coaching
- Excellent written and verbal communication for sensitive conversations and documentation.
- Ability to coach line managers and HR colleagues on ER best practices.
- Analytical & Strategic Thinking
- Use of data and trends to identify risks and recommend proactive solutions.
- Experience with ER dashboards, reporting, and insights for leadership.
- High emotional intelligence and discretion.
- Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach.
- Excellent written and verbal communication for sensitive conversations and documentation.
- Ability to coach line managers and HR colleagues on ER best practices.
- Analytical & Strategic Thinking
- Use of data and trends to identify risks and recommend proactive solutions.
- Experience with dashboards, reporting, and insights for leadership.
- Change Management
- Support for organizational changes like restructuring or offshoring, with a focus on
- Emotional Intelligence & Discretion
- High level of empathy, confidentiality, and professionalism when handling sensitive matters.
- Bachelors or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
- 12+ years of progressive HR experience, with significant exposure to employee relations.
- Deep knowledge of labor laws, regulatory compliance, and ethical workplace practices.
- Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills.
- Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing change initiatives.
- Strong grasp of local labor laws and global regulatory frameworks.