Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities.

Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The People Business

Partner (PBP) Consultant serves as a trusted partner to leaders and employees, supporting the execution of talent and people strategies that enable business outcomes. Working closely with People Business Partners, Centers of Excellence (COEs), and business leaders, this role provides consulting, analytics, and operational support across workforce planning, talent management, organizational effectiveness, employee experience, and change initiatives. The successful candidate combines business curiosity, solid analytical capability, and relationship-building skills to help leaders make data-informed people decisions while ensuring a positive employee experience.

Primary Responsibilities Business Partnership and Consulting

Partner with People Business Partners and business leaders to understand workforce priorities and translate people needs into actionable solutions

Support leadership teams in addressing organizational, talent, and employee experience challenges

Build trusted relationships with managers and provide guidance on people programs, policies, and practices

Leverage business knowledge and workforce insights to identify opportunities and risks

Talent Management and Workforce Planning

Support talent reviews, succession planning, performance management, and development discussions

Assist leaders in identifying critical talent, retention risks, and development opportunities

Contribute to workforce planning activities by analyzing workforce trends and informing hiring and capability strategies

Support internal mobility,



career growth, and talent deployment initiatives

Data, Analytics and Insights

Analyze workforce metrics and trends related to hiring, attrition, engagement, diversity, performance, and organizational health

Develop reports, dashboards, and executive-ready insights to support business decision-making

Conduct root-cause analysis and provide recommendations to address workforce challenges

Translate data into meaningful business narratives and action plans

Organizational Effectiveness

Support organizational design, restructuring, and change management initiatives

Assist in the implementation of people programs that improve team effectiveness and organizational capability

Influence adoption of enterprise talent practices and processes

Support leaders through periods of growth, transformation, and organizational change

Employee Experience and Engagement

Partner with leaders to drive employee engagement and action planning

Support employee listening initiatives and analyze feedback to identify opportunities for improvement

Assist in resolving employee concerns through appropriate consultation and escalation

Promote an inclusive, respectful, and high-performing culture

Program Execution

Coordinate and execute enterprise talent programs and People Team initiatives

Ensure consistent delivery of annual people processes, including performance, compensation, engagement, and talent planning cycles

Facilitate communication, training, and adoption of new programs and initiatives

Collaborate across People Team functions to deliver integrated solutions

Comply with the terms and conditions of the employment contract, company policies and procedures, and any and all directives (such as, but not limited to,



transfer and/or re-assignment to different work locations, change in teams and/or work shifts, policies in regards to flexibility of work benefits and/or work environment, alternative work arrangements, and other decisions that may arise due to the changing business environment). The Company may adopt, vary or rescind these policies and directives in its absolute discretion and without any limitation (implied or otherwise) on its ability to do so

Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, Organizational Development, or related field

6+ years of HR, HRBP, talent management, organizational development, consulting, or related experience

Experience supporting leaders and employees in a dynamic business environment

Proven solid analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret workforce data

Proven excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills

Proficiency with HR systems, reporting tools, and Microsoft Office applications Preferred Qualifications HR certification (SHRM, HRCI, or equivalent)

Experience supporting technology, product, digital, or corporate functions

Experience with change management and employee engagement initiatives

Knowledge of workforce planning, talent management, and organizational effectiveness practices

Proven ability to work in a complex, matrixed, global environment At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes.

We are committed to mitigating our impact on the setting and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission. #NJP

📌 People Business Consultant (Bengaluru)
🏢 Optum India
📍 Bengaluru