Senior People Business Partner

Get to know Okta Okta is The World s Identity Company We free everyone to safely use any technology anywhere on any device or app Our flexible and neutral products Okta Platform and Auth0 Platform provide secure access authentication and automation placing identity at the core of business security and growth At Okta we celebrate a variety of perspectives and experiences We are not looking for someone who checks every single box - we re looking for lifelong learners and people who can make us better with their unique experiences Join our team We re building a world where Identity belongs to you The People Business Partner Opportunity We re looking for a talented and proactive People Business Partner to join our Asia Pacific Japan APJ People team supporting our growing organisation in India This is a highly visible hands-on role that partners closely with Engineering Business Technology and Product leaders to help scale our business and evolve the employee experience in one of Okta s fastest-growing markets You ll report to the Director People Business Partners - India and serve as the primary People partner for our Bengaluru-based Technology teams working closely with global HR Centres of Excellence and cross-functional partners in Talent Acquisition Finance Legal and Site Operations How you will create impact Strategic HR Partnership Act as a trusted advisor to engineering and product leaders providing insight and counsel on org design talent development team effectiveness and change management Local Execution of Global People Programs Partner with CoEs to adapt and land global People initiatives locally - including performance enablement compensation cycles talent planning and employee engagement Organisational Health Monitor and interpret key People metrics attrition sentiment growth trends etc and partner with leaders to proactively address issues and drive a strong inclusive team culture Talent and Workforce Planning Collaborate with Talent Acquisition Talent Management and Finance to ensure alignment between hiring plans team structures and long-term business needs Manager Coaching Development Provide guidance and thought partnership to frontline and mid-level managers on people leadership challenges including feedback performance and career development Employee Experience Champion Support onboarding mobility and career development efforts for Technology employees based in Bengaluru advocate for a high-quality employee experience aligned to Okta s values Compliance Risk Management Partner with Legal and ER C to ensure compliant handling of employee relations issues terminations and employment practices in India Cross-functional Collaboration Be a key liaison between the local teams and global People Workplace functions ensuring seamless coordination and high alignment What You ll Bring 6 years of progressive HR experience with at least 3 years in a business partner capacity ideally supporting Engineering Product or Security teams Proven experience supporting client groups of 200 in a fast-paced matrixed tech environment Strong business and analytical acumen able to connect HR strategy to broader business goals Experience coaching managers on performance development and team dynamics Excellent communication and interpersonal skills capable of influencing without authority and building trust across global teams Working knowledge of India employment law compliance and local market practices Comfortable operating with autonomy while being deeply collaborative and team-oriented High degree of familiarity with HR systems e g Workday and data tools like Google Sheets and Slides LI-MT1 LI-Onsite What you can look forward to as a Full-Time Okta employee Amazing Making Developing Okta cultivates a dynamic work environment providing the best tools technology and benefits to empower our employees to work productively in a setting that best and uniquely suits their needs Each organization is unique in the degree of flexibility and 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