Head - People Business Partner

Strategic Business Partnering

• Partner closely with CXOs, Business Heads, and Functional Leaders to align people strategy with business objectives across underwriting, sales, operations, claims, and corporate functions.
• Act as a trusted advisor on organizational design, workforce planning, talent strategy, and change management.

Talent & Leadership Management

• Lead initiatives on leadership development, succession planning, high‑potential identification, and capability building.
• Support leadership teams in driving performance management, goal setting, and merit cycles.

Employee Relations & Engagement

• Oversee employee relations, grievance handling, disciplinary processes, and ensure consistent application of HR policies.
• Drive employee engagement initiatives aimed at improving retention, productivity, and workplace culture.

Organizational Effectiveness & Change

• Support organization restructuring, role clarity, and workforce optimization initiatives.
• Lead change management initiatives during business transformation, digitization, or restructuring phases.

Governance, Compliance & Policy

• Ensure HR practices are compliant with labour laws, insurance sector regulations, and internal governance standards.
• Partner with COEs (Talent Acquisition, L&D, Compensation & Benefits, HR Operations) to ensure seamless people delivery.

Data, Analytics & Stakeholder Management

• Leverage HR analytics and insights to support decision‑making and business outcomes.
• Present periodic people dashboards, trends, and risk indicators to senior leadership.

Team Leadership

• Build a strong People Business Partnering team with clear accountability, development plans, and performance standards.
• Ensure consistency and quality of HR service delivery across business units.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: MBA / Post‑Graduation in Human Resources or equivalent (2‑year full‑time program)
• Experience:
  • 10+ years of progressive experience in a People Business Partner role
  • Prior experience in General Insurance / Financial Services / BFSI strongly preferred
  • Proven team management experience with the ability to lead, coach, and scale HR teams