Senior Associate, HRBP

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Position Overview
We are seeking a driven and proactive HR professional to join our HRBP team and play a key role in enhancing the employee experience. As a Sr. Associate, HRBP, you will be the first line of support for employees across their life cycle, ensuring smooth processes, timely resolution of concerns, and active contribution to building a high-engagement, productive culture. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in people interactions, enjoys solving day-to-day challenges, and is eager to learn and grow into a strategic HRBP role.

Key Responsibilities:
● Manage employee touchpoints across the lifecycle (pre-boarding, onboarding, engagement, exits), ensuring seamless experiences.
● Partner with the Manager, HRBP and business leaders to strengthen employee relationships, foster morale, and enhance overall engagement.
● Conduct regular connects and 1:1s with employees to capture pulse, resolve immediate concerns, and escalate concerns as needed.
● Drive execution of engagement initiatives, conduct R&R programs, and assist with other culture-building activities.
● Handle and support ad hoc tasks and backend operational work, ensuring timely completion and smooth coordination across teams.
● Maintain accurate HR documentation and data, ensuring compliance and process consistency.
● Share insights with the Manager, HRBP from employee interactions and feedback to support continuous improvement.

What would excite you?
● Opportunity to work with a high-calibre, fast-paced team and gain exposure to HRBP practices.
● Direct impact on employee experience, engagement, and culture in a rapidly scaling organization.
● Strong learning and growth opportunities with a clear pathway to take on more responsibilities.

What would excite us?
● Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams & leadership.
● Good listener with the ability to understand both employee and management perspectives.
● High emotional intelligence to handle sensitive situations and build positive relationships.
● Detail-oriented with strong execution skills to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
● Eagerness to learn, take initiatives, and explore new problem statements.

Qualifications
● Graduate degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
● 1–3 years of experience in HR, preferably in an HRBP, HR Operations, or Employee Engagement role.
● Comfortable working in a semi night shift (5 PM – 3 AM IST) to support teams across time zones.
● Based out of Bangalore with flexibility to work remotely.