Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced HR Business Partner (HRBP) to independently manage the complete HR function for a site and partner closely with business leadership. The ideal candidate should have 8+ years of core HR experience, strong exposure to HRBP responsibilities, and the ability to operate independently in a fast-paced site environment.

The candidate will be responsible for driving people initiatives, employee engagement, performance management, workforce planning, employee relations, HR compliance, and day-to-day HR operations while aligning people practices with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

- Act as the primary HR Business Partner for the site, partnering with business/function heads and people managers.
- Drive end-to-end HR activities across the employee lifecycle, including manpower planning, onboarding, performance management, employee engagement, talent management, and exits.
- Partner with business leaders to understand workforce requirements and provide effective people solutions.
- Manage employee relations, grievance handling, disciplinary matters, and conflict resolution.
- Drive performance management processes, including goal setting, reviews, performance improvement plans, and talent discussions.
- Support workforce planning, succession planning, internal mobility,



and critical talent retention.
- Analyze HR metrics and provide actionable insights to business leadership.
- Lead employee engagement initiatives and build a positive workplace culture at the site.
- Ensure effective implementation of HR policies, processes, and statutory requirements.
- Work closely with recruitment teams for critical hiring and manpower requirements.
- Partner with payroll, compensation & benefits, learning & development, and other HR teams to ensure seamless employee support.
- Ensure HR processes and documentation are compliant with company policies and applicable labour laws.
- Handle HR audits, documentation, reporting, and management reviews.
- Identify people-related risks and proactively recommend solutions to business leaders.
- Lead and mentor junior HR team members, where applicable.

Candidate Profile

- 8+ years of overall HR experience, with strong experience in a core HRBP role.
- Experience in managing HR independently for a site/business unit is highly preferred.
- Strong understanding of employee relations, performance management, talent management, engagement, workforce planning, and HR processes.
- Excellent stakeholder-management and influencing skills.
- Robust communication, interpersonal

📌 Human Resources Business Partner (Chennai)
🏢 Straive
📍 Chennai