Job Description

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This role is for one of the Weekday's clients
Salary range: Rs 300000 - Rs 500000 (ie INR 3-5 LPA)
Min Experience: 4 years
Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu
JobType: full-time
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to join our team. This role is pivotal in driving employee engagement, building strong relationships with business stakeholders, and ensuring smooth HR operations across multiple branches. The ideal candidate will act as a trusted advisor to local leadership and employees, focusing on employee relations, talent acquisition, retention, and ensuring consistent HR practices through regular branch visits.
This role requires a professional who thrives in a people-centric environment, with a hands-on approach to problem-solving and the ability to manage multiple HR functions simultaneously.
Requirements:
Key Responsibilities
Employee Relations

• Serve as the primary point of contact for employees and managers on HR-related matters.
• Proactively address employee concerns, grievances, and workplace issues with empathy and professionalism.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws, company policies, and ethical standards.
• Build a culture of openness, trust, and transparency across branches.

Retention & Engagement

• Implement strategies to improve employee engagement, job satisfaction, and retention rates.
• Conduct regular surveys, one-on-one interactions, and focus groups to understand employee sentiment.
• Collaborate with managers to create employee recognition and career development initiatives.
• Track retention metrics and recommend solutions to reduce attrition.

Local Head & Stakeholder Management

• Act as a strategic HR partner to local branch heads, offering guidance on people-related strategies.
• Work closely with leadership to align HR initiatives with business goals.
• Provide data-driven insights and recommendations to support workforce planning, productivity, and branch growth.

Talent Acquisition

• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes for branch-level and regional roles.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce requirements and build effective sourcing strategies.
• Conduct interviews, assess candidates, and ensure timely hiring to support business needs.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of talent for critical and recurring roles.

Branch Visits

• Conduct regular visits to assigned branches to understand workplace dynamics, employee challenges, and cultural alignment.
• Provide on-ground HR support, ensuring consistent implementation of HR policies and practices.
• Lead orientation and induction programs during branch visits for new hires.
• Identify areas of improvement and recommend initiatives to strengthen branch-level operations.

Skills & Qualifications

• Experience: 4-6 years of experience as an HR Business Partner or in a generalist HR role.
• Strong expertise in employee relations, retention, talent acquisition, and stakeholder management.
• Hands-on experience in conducting branch visits and managing HR operations across multiple locations.
• Solid understanding of labor laws, compliance, and HR best practices.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships with employees, managers, and local leadership.
• Strong problem-solving mindset with a proactive and empathetic approach.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.

Skills Required