Job Summary:
As the HR Business Partner (HRBP) for India, you'll act as the go-to people leader for your geography—connecting our global HR strategy to local needs. You'll build trusted relationships with managers and employees, helping shape a positive culture while ensuring compliance with local labor laws. This role blends strategic partnership and hands-on HR delivery.
Core Duties
- Partner with leaders to align HR initiatives with business goals and local culture
- Coach managers on leadership, feedback, and team performance. Facilitate leadership development and training programs
- Lead local engagement, recognition, and retention initiatives
- Lead end-to-end hiring processes including job postings, screening, interviews, and onboarding
- Support performance management processes and goal setting. Drive performance and development conversations across the team
- Lead local pay and benefits alignment
- Address employee concerns and manage workplace conflicts. Ensure compliance with local labor laws, employment contracts, and statutory reporting
- Maintain employee records and HR documentation in Workday
- Analyze people data and share insights to inform leadership decisions
- Continuously look for ways to simplify and improve HR processes
- Other duties as required
Basic Qualifications
- 7+ years of HR experience, including at least 3 years as an HRBP or HR Manager
- Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field (Master's preferred)
- Strong understanding of local employment laws and best practices
- Proven experience in a global or matrixed organization
- Great communication and relationship-building skills across cultures
- A balanced mindset—strategic thinker and practical problem solver
- Comfortable using HRIS systems (e.g., Workday (preferred), SAP SuccessFactors) and HR data analytics
- Fluent in English and Hindi
- Travel requirements of 25%
- This is a full time in office position in Pune
- Local candidates preferred
XPEL is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
