Job Title: HR Business Partner – Chennai

Location: Chennai
Experience: 8–10 Years
Maximum CTC: Up to ₹50 LPA
Role Type: Individual Contributor and On roles with the bank

Job Overview

We are looking for an experienced HR Business Partner to join the India HR team of a leading global wealth management and financial services organisation.

The role will support the Chennai Global Capability Centre (GCC) and will involve managing a broad spectrum of HR responsibilities, including talent acquisition, employee engagement, employee relations, performance management, HR operations and statutory compliance.

The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in managing HR functions within a GCC or multinational organisation, with strong knowledge of Chennai and Tamil Nadu labour laws, contract labour regulations and employee engagement practices.

This is an Individual Contributor role requiring the ability to independently manage HR activities and work closely with business leaders and global HR stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities1. Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

- Manage end-to-end recruitment for technical and non-technical positions.
- Partner with hiring managers to understand manpower requirements and develop effective recruitment strategies.
- Manage sourcing, screening, interviewing, selection and onboarding processes.
- Ensure timely closure of positions while maintaining hiring quality.
- Track recruitment metrics, hiring progress and recruitment effectiveness.

2. Employee Engagement & Employee Relations

- Drive employee engagement initiatives, activities and communication programmes.
- Develop initiatives to improve employee experience, motivation and retention.
- Handle employee grievances, workplace concerns and conflict resolution.
- Conduct employee listening initiatives, engagement surveys and exit interviews.
- Manage employee relations matters, investigations and disciplinary processes.




- Partner with managers on performance-related issues, PIPs and employee separations.

3. HR Business Partnering & Performance Management

- Act as the HR point of contact for business leaders and employees in Chennai.
- Support workforce planning and organisational development initiatives.
- Coordinate performance management, goal-setting and appraisal processes.
- Guide managers on employee performance, capability development and retention.
- Support talent development and succession planning initiatives.

4. HR Operations & Governance

- Independently manage day-to-day HR operations and employee lifecycle activities.
- Ensure accurate employee records, HR documentation and HRIS updates.
- Develop and maintain HR MIS and dashboards covering recruitment, attrition, employee engagement and other HR metrics.
- Support HR process improvements and implementation of global HR policies.

5. Statutory Compliance & Contract Labour Management

- Ensure compliance with applicable Central and Tamil Nadu labour laws.
- Possess strong working knowledge of Tamil Nadu Shops and Establishments requirements and applicable employment regulations.
- Manage contract labour compliance, contractor documentation, statutory records and related audits.
- Ensure compliance with PF, ESIC, Gratuity, Bonus, POSH, Maternity Benefits and other applicable statutory requirements.
- Coordinate statutory audits, labour inspections and compliance reviews.
- Liaise with external consultants, legal teams and statutory authorities as required.




- Monitor changes in labour legislation and ensure timely implementation of compliance requirements.

6. GCC HR Management

- Support HR operations and people management for the Chennai GCC.
- Work closely with business leadership and global HR teams.
- Support workforce expansion, organisational growth and employee experience initiatives.
- Ensure alignment between local statutory requirements and global HR policies.

Desired Candidate Profile

- 8–10 years of overall experience in Human Resources.
- Mandatory experience working in a Global Capability Centre (GCC), Global Business Services (GBS) or multinational shared services environment.
- Strong hands-on experience in end-to-end recruitment and talent acquisition.
- Excellent experience in employee engagement, retention and employee relations.
- Strong knowledge of Tamil Nadu labour laws, particularly Chennai-specific statutory and employment compliance.
- Proven experience managing contract labour compliance and contractor-related statutory requirements.
- Experience in HR Business Partnering and independently managing HR responsibilities.
- Valuable understanding of performance management, PIPs and employee lifecycle processes.
- Strong stakeholder management, interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to operate independently as an Individual Contributor without a large HR team.

Compensation

Maximum CTC: Up to ₹50 LPA, subject to organisational compensation policy and candidate fit.

Key Skills

HR Business Partnering | GCC HR | Talent Acquisition | End-to-End Recruitment | Employee Engagement | Employee Relations | Chennai Labour Laws | Tamil Nadu Statutory Compliance | Contract Labour Compliance | HR Operations | Performance Management | Workforce Planning

Pay: ₹4,000,000.00 - ₹5,000,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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