This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a People Business Partner, Commercial in India.
This is a strategic HR leadership role focused on shaping and executing the people agenda for commercial teams within a fast-paced, consumer-facing business. You will act as a trusted advisor to business leaders, helping translate organizational goals into impactful people strategies that drive performance, engagement, and capability building. The role plays a key part in supporting talent development, organizational change, and workforce planning while ensuring alignment with global and local priorities. You will collaborate closely with leadership teams, HR centers of excellence, and employee relations stakeholders to deliver end-to-end people solutions. This position requires strong influence, stakeholder management, and the ability to operate effectively in a matrix environment. It is ideal for an experienced HR professional passionate about driving culture, performance, and transformation at scale.
Accountabilities
In this role, you will partner with commercial leadership teams to deliver the people strategy, support organizational effectiveness, and ensure strong talent and leadership pipelines. You will act as a key connector between business needs and HR solutions, enabling performance and capability growth across teams.
- Partner with commercial leaders to execute the people strategy and drive business performance
- Coach and advise managers on talent engagement, leadership development, and workforce planning
- Support local hiring plans and collaborate with Talent Acquisition teams to meet business needs
- Lead and contribute to HR projects aligned with local, regional, and global priorities
- Manage and support organizational change initiatives, including restructures and transitions
- Drive talent management processes, including reviews, succession planning, and capability building
- Promote leadership development and accountability for people management practices
- Leverage people insights and analytics to inform local initiatives and decision-making
- Support DEI and culture initiatives in alignment with organizational values
- Manage employee relations activities, including complex cases and union interactions where applicable
- Collaborate closely with HR centers of excellence (TA, TM, Rewards, Learning, DEI, EX) to deliver integrated solutions
Requirements
This role requires extensive HR generalist experience, strong business partnering capability, and the ability to operate in complex, matrixed environments. The ideal candidate is highly influential, commercially aware, and skilled at managing stakeholder relationships across multiple levels.
- 12+ years of experience in Human Resources, preferably in generalist and business partner roles
- Strong exposure to commercial or sales HR environments
- Experience working in matrix organizations with complex stakeholder structures
- Proven ability to influence senior leaders and drive people strategies
- Strong knowledge of talent management, workforce planning, and organizational development
- Experience in employee relations, including union-related processes (preferred)
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills
- Proficiency in HR systems (e.g., Workday), MS Office, and data-driven decision-making
- Strong project management and change management capabilities
- Master's degree in Business Administration or HR/IR/PMIR specialization
- Fluent in English
Benefits
- Hybrid work model with flexibility (including remote working component)
- Opportunity to influence strategic people decisions at a commercial leadership level
- Exposure to global HR frameworks and cross-functional collaboration
- Involvement in large-scale transformation and organizational change projects
- Strong focus on learning, leadership development, and career growth
- Engagement in a purpose-driven, people-centric environment
- Travel opportunities within India and across business locations
- Competitive compensation and benefits package (based on experience and location)
How Jobgether Works
We use an
AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.
We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!
Why Apply Through Jobgether
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