Aeries Technology - Senior HR Business Partner (15-20 yrs)

Position Title: Lead HR Business Partner (Designation to be defined basis the assessment).

Experience: 15+ years.

Qualification: MBA / PG in HR.

Department: Corporate Human Resources.

Location: Mumbai.

Shifts (if any): 11:00 am onwards (candidate should be flexible to work as per the business requirement).

About Aeries:

Aeries Technology is a Nasdaq listed (AERT) global professional services and consulting partner, with offices in the USA, India, Mexico, Singapore, and UAE.

We provide Private Equities, its Portfolio Companies and mid-market companies with the right mix of deep vertical specialty, functional expertise, and the right systems & solutions to scale, optimize and transform their business operations with unique customized engagement models.

Aeries is Great Place to Work certified by GPTW Institute, reflecting our commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture for our employees.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic HR Business Partnering:

- Collaborate with BU and client leadership to co-create and implement HR strategies aligned with business objectives.

- Lead the execution of people priorities through structured interventions, data insights, and continuous feedback loops.

- Manage HRBP support across a matrixed environment covering 500+ employees.

Employee Experience & Engagement:

- Deliver a high-touch onboarding experience with structured induction, buddy programs, and periodic 30-60-90-day connects to build early engagement.

- Conduct regular pulse checks, townhalls, and engagement surveys (ESAT/NPS) to track and elevate employee sentiment.

- Resolve grievances proactively by maintaining an open-door culture and implementing robust issue escalation mechanisms.

- Manage attrition risks by identifying patterns, recommending retention strategies, and partnering with managers for interventions.

Team Management & Mentorship:

- Lead, coach, and mentor a team of 45 HR professionals; drive capability building, performance accountability, and professional growth.

- Foster a collaborative, outcome-driven team culture with strong internal service delivery and stakeholder orientation.

- Review team outputs and ensure alignment with business timelines, compliance, and quality standards.

Stakeholder Management:

- Build trusted relationships with key internal and external stakeholders including BU heads, delivery leads, clients, and corporate teams.

- Influence leadership on people-related decisions through data-backed insights, market benchmarks, and employee voice.

- Represent HR in business reviews and cross-functional forums to ensure alignment of people priorities with organizational goals.

Transitions, Change Management & M&A:

- Play a pivotal role in managing transitions, including workforce integration, policy harmonization, and communication planning during mergers and acquisitions.

- Support change management by coaching leaders, maintaining cultural sensitivity, and ensuring employee continuity.

- Partner with legal and compliance teams during structural changes to align employment practices and policies.

Policy & Process Excellence:

- Collaborate with CoEs to implement performance management, rewards, and talent development frameworks.

- Lead HR projects, process improvements, and digitization initiatives to enhance the employee experience and operational efficiency.

- Drive internal branding efforts in partnership with Marketing to showcase culture and attract top talent.

Working Knowledge Payroll & Compliance:

- Should possess strong working knowledge of payroll processes, statutory compliance, and labor law requirements (PF, ESI, PT, Gratuity, etc.)

- Ensure timely employee communication on any payroll-related matters or policy changes.

Qualifications & Experience

- Full-time MBA/PG in Human Resources or equivalent.

- 15+ years of progressive HRBP experience, preferably in technology/product/global services environments.

- Prior experience managing teams and driving transformation at scale.

- Strong understanding of Indian labor laws, HR compliance, and global HR practices.

- M&A or transition management experience is highly preferable.

Must-Have Skills

- Strategic HR partnering with exposure to leadership teams.

- Experience managing large teams and mentoring mid-level HR professionals.

- Employee engagement, grievance redressal, and culture-building.

- Strong stakeholder management, data analytics, and decision-making.

- Change management and M&A integration support.

- Proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite.