Human Resources Business Partner

Position Summary

Spencer Stuart is looking for a Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) based in Mumbai or Gurgaon. This person is responsible for all human resources activities, including, but not limited to: recruitment, onboarding, performance management, employee relations, employment law compliance, engagement, mobility and/or immigration, data management and other HR administrative projects for Spencer Stuart India offices.

The Human Resources department within Spencer Stuart is committed to the firm’s key business initiatives by focusing on continuous improvement of current processes while collaborating with each other and our colleagues in various other functional groups (benefits and compensation, legal, finance, learning and development, and technology). The HR team works in conjunction with our corporate partners to develop and complete projects, implement and support programs, policies and processes that continually add value to the Firm by focusing on the employee life cycle (recruitment, onboarding, performance and development).

Reports to:

• HR & Talent Director, APAC

Other key relationships:

• Global People Team

• India Office Manager

• India Research Director and Administrative Manager

• Other Business Function teams (Legal, Finance, IT)

Key responsibilities:

• Lead and support recruitment activities (e.g. job specifications, job postings, initial screens, assessments, background checks)

• Plan, organize, co-ordinate and conduct new employee orientations and orientation material

• Manage leaves and employee relations issues, including conflict resolution, investigations, grievances, disciplinary actions and improvement, and exit strategies

• Identify and escalate potential issues for compliance with global and local HR policies, laws and regulations; maintain employee handbook

• Ensure benefits and policies are in compliance, competitive and coherent to attract and retain talent

• Enter data and review for accuracy employee information in Workday. Provide ad-hoc reports as needed

• Assist with the preparation and administration of the annual performance review process

• Partner closely with local leadership to drive local projects and initiatives in alignment to wider regional people agenda.

• Participate in regional or global projects as necessary

Candidate Profile:

The Human Resources Business Partner will work directly with the larger Global People team and other members of Corporate Functions such as Finance or Legal team. The person that fills this role will bring a passion for human resources. Will be intellectually curious on all topics related to talent development, be thoughtful, creative, emotionally intelligent and demonstrate competence in a variety of HR functional areas. This position requires tremendous attention to detail and a fervent customer service orientation. The position will formulate dedicated working relationships and partnerships across various teams. The successful candidate must have superb communication and collaboration skills.

Ideal experience:

University Degree

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources or a relevant field

5 years of progressive Human Resources experience

• Working experience in professional service is strongly preferred

Fluency in English (written and spoken) required

• Additional language skills will be an advantage

Critical capabilities:

Quality Execution

In a fast-paced environment with competing goals and priorities, the ideal candidate provides exceptional HR support to managers and individual contributors by:

• Displaying a high degree of integrity and the ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion at all times

• Strong analytical skills, with a track record of identifying potential issues pro-actively and formulating solutions and contingency plans

• Taking ownership of a situation or project by exhibiting a strong sense of urgency and resourcefulness, with the ability to work independently and interdependently under the task is completed

• Coach and help mentoring and developing employees in the India office

Advising Leaders

In a role that interacts with and supports leaders and individual contributors, the ideal candidate will provide suggestions and recommendations for best practices across all human resource functions:

• Act as a business partner to the India Leadership team

• Provides counsel to leaders on recruitment strategies, such as attracting qualified candidates with external sites, revising job specifications to meet ever-changing business needs, and extending offers to the right hire

• Provides support, and advice on HR policy interpretations to leaders and individuals based in India

Functional Expertise

In a role that interacts with and supports leaders and individual contributors the ideal candidate will provide insight to help others make better business and people decisions by:

• Proactively and energetically taking a problem-solving approach to his/her work

• A strong understanding of India employment law and best practices

• Exhibiting excellent interpersonal skills; able to build and maintain partnership to collaborate with individuals across the firm

• Strong understanding of HR information systems. Experience with Workday is desired

Building Relationships and Using Influence

In a matrix environment where buy-in is achieved through relationship building and influence rather than direct reporting responsibility, the ideal candidate must be:

• An astute communicator, articulate and well spoken, who can convey enthusiasm and gain buy-in for learning and development programs and processes

• Ability to develop deep and meaningful relationships while advising internal stakeholders across borders and cultures within the firm

• Poised and confident, with a polished image and strong presence

• Demonstrate success working in a fast paced, high performance environment where collaboration and teamwork are the norm to getting work done

• Ability to develop deep and meaningful relationships while advising internal stakeholders across borders and cultures within the firm

• Poised and confident, with a polished image and strong presence

• Demonstrate success working in a fast paced, high performance environment where collaboration and teamwork are the norm to getting work done

Other personal characteristics:

• Credible and adaptable, ability to work self-guided under pressure

• Possesses a high degree of confidence and gravitas and enjoys engaging with team members across the firm

• Takes pride in delivering a work product that consistently exceeds expectations

• International, multi-office experience a plus