Senior HR Business Partner

About Us

Zycus, recognized by leading analyst firms in procurement technology, empowers teams to unlock deep value through its comprehensive Source-to-Pay (S2P) solutions. At the heart of our S2P solution is the Merlin Agentic Platform, which orchestrates intelligent AI agents to deliver simplified, efficient, and compliant processes.

The Merlin Intake Agent offers business users unparalleled ease of use, increasing adoption rates and significantly reducing non-compliant spending. For procurement teams, the Merlin Autonomous Negotiation Agent handles tail spend autonomously, securing additional savings; the Merlin Contract Agent helps draft compliant contracts and reduces risks by actively monitoring them; and the Merlin AP Agent further enhances efficiency by automating invoice processing with exceptional speed and accuracy.We Are An Equal Opportunity Employer:

Zycus is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment and creating an inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. All hiring decisions will be based solely on qualifications, skills, and experience relevant to the job requirements.

Job Description

Zycus is seeking a Senior HR Business Partner (HRBP) with 8–10 years of experience to join our dynamic HR Business Partnering team. This role reports to the Director – Talent Management and functions as a strategic HR partner, collaborating closely with business leaders to drive key people initiatives, enhance organizational effectiveness, and enable talent success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as an HR consultant for strategic business initiatives and partner with leaders to align HR strategies with business goals.
• Support employee engagement, talent management, and change management initiatives.
• Facilitate performance management cycles and ensure a high-performance culture through feedback and capability building.
• Conduct end-to-end learning & development activities — from need identification to evaluation.
• Enable smooth employee onboarding, ensuring new hires assimilate into the culture effectively.
• Drive employee retention efforts and engagement initiatives in collaboration with business teams.
• Facilitate mentoring and coaching interventions to build leadership capability.
• Address employee relations issues transparently and fairly.
• Support the HR COEs and People Operations team in rolling out HR processes and policies.
• Provide employee pulse insights to leadership to enhance the employee experience.
• Partner with international HR teams and provide support for global people practices.
• Manage separation formalities to ensure smooth offboarding.

Job Requirement

Requirements:

• 8–10 years of progressive HR experience, preferably in the software/tech industry.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across levels.
• Excellent communication, critical thinking, and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive problem solver with strong business and HR acumen.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, agile environment.

Educational Qualification:

• Master's degree in human resources management (preferred from Tier-1 or reputed institutes).

What It's Like to Be Part of the HR Team at Zycus:

• Be at the core of strategic people initiatives that drive real business impact.
• Collaborate directly with business leaders and cross-functional teams.
• Lead employee engagement, talent management, change management, and culture-building efforts.
• Influence and shape policies, programs, and processes that enhance employee experience.
• Work in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment where HR is a key business partner.
• Take ownership of projects with real visibility and leadership support.
• Be part of a supportive, collaborative, and forward-thinking HR team.