Senior People & Culture Business Partner

THE OPPORTUNITY

• Provides full cycle, strategic HR support for leaders and employees in assigned business areas (across countries).
• Oversees and drives the P&C agenda for our India team. (Acts as main point of contact for employees and managers in India.)
• Develops and maintains a position of trusted advisor to management and employees on all P&C- related matters.
• In cooperation with P&C Specialist supports the administration of daily people agenda – employment agreements, payroll, benefits programs etc. and interacts closely with other P&C colleagues.
• Champions organizational change, development, and effectiveness, including succession planning, talent development, and engagement.
• Provides consultation on day-to-day employee issues and performance management guidance (i.e. coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary action).
• Analyzes HR metrics and data to identify trends, insights, and areas for improvement, using findings to inform decision-making and drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure effective communication and coordination of P&C Team initiatives across the organization.
• Drives initiatives regarding culture, organizational change, engagement and organizational effectiveness.
• Prepares and organizes events for employees and supports the company culture.
• Partners with Talent Acquisition and hiring managers to create an exceptional onboarding experience for new employees. This includes facilitating the planning for new employee onboarding.
• Ensures compliance with local labor laws and regulations.
• Stays informed of industry trends, best practices, and regulatory changes, proactively incorporating insights into the HR strategies and practices to maintain alignment with business goals.
• Other duties as assigned.

THE SKILL SET

• Located in Bangalore.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 8+ years of relevant HR experience in India.
• Advanced knowledge of Human Resource principles and practices, and laws and regulations related to employment.
• Ability to strategically utilize HR data and metrics to inform decision-making, measure HR effectiveness, and identify areas for improvement.
• A broad technical expertise in employee relations, engagement and retention, policy interpretation and application, planning and other HR processes and programs.
• Possesses excellent communication skills (written and verbal), conveying information with confidence and clarity.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships and partnerships with all levels in the business.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills; ability to be flexible and available to interact with teammates at all levels; ability to be self-directed and motivated.
• Experience as HR practitioner in a multi-national organization with proven experience of working across different countries & cultures, strongly preferred.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule when needed, as the role cooperates with colleagues from different global locations
• Growth mindset and ability to deal easily with ambiguity, including the ability to thrive in a changing environment.
• Values inclusion, diversity of opinions and people.

THE BENEFITS

• Fully remote but based within Bangalore
• Professional growth and Development opportunities.
• Working within a team of friendly, skilled people where help is always within reach
• Flexible working hours
• 4 recharge days, where the entire company goes on a brief pause in all geographies for 1 day each quarter. This day can be spent in whatever way helps you recharge, to regain energy, and dive back into the next workday
• High-end laptop (Dell XPS or Mac)
• Competitive pay and bonus
• 18 vacation days in a year in addition to 12 days sick and 3 days casual leave.
• 16 hours of paid volunteer time off per year
• Wedding gift and newborn gift allowance for employees.
• 26 weeks of paid maternity leave and one week of paid paternity leave.
• Health Insurance of up to 7 lacs for self, spouse, 4 dependent children, and parents. 100% of the premium is paid by Vendavo and it covers the employee, spouse, children, and their parents.
• Provident fund contributions