HR Business Partner

Job Description

Human Resource Business Partner | Newton School

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Newton School, located in Pune, Maharashtra, India. Newton School is a technology education company focused on bridging the gap between academic learning and real-world industry application, building a scalable ecosystem for strong career outcomes. This HR Business Partner role is vital for driving overall HR functions, establishing an assertive presence in the Pune campus locations, and making a significant difference in the mission to redefine undergraduate technical education.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Pune, Maharashtra, India
• Mission: This person will drive operational excellence and enhance the employee experience by acting as a strategic People Partner for performance, engagement, and retention initiatives.
• Tech Stack: MS Excel, G Suite, Tableau

What You’ll Actually Do
• Strategic Partnering: Act as a strategic People Partner supporting performance management, engagement, and retention initiatives.
• Policy Development: Develop, implement, and continuously refine HR policies aligned with statutory and organizational goals.
• Employee Relations: Manage employee grievances with a focus on timely resolution and drive people processes like Goal setting, Performance Management, and Continuous Feedback mechanisms.
• Onboarding & Operations: Oversee end-to-end onboarding processes, ensuring a smooth transition for new hires and innovating ongoing HR operations.
• HR Analytics & Compliance: Use advanced MS Excel, Tableau, etc. to analyze HR metrics, track key KPIs, and ensure a basic understanding of state labor regulations.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Full-time MBA/MSW/Post-Graduation in Psychology from a recognized university, with comprehensive HR experience.
• Experience: 5-8 years of relevant HR people partnering experience with expertise in policy making, compliance, and grievance handling.
• Skills: Advanced skills in MS Excel, dashboards, and HR analytics; sound understanding of local labor laws in Maharashtra; excellent written & spoken communication skills, stakeholder management, and problem-solving abilities.
• Bonus: Experience of working in a start-up.