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AppDirect is seeking an experienced Senior HR Business Partner to support its Hyderabad Engineering site and India operations. This role serves as a key HR contact for employees and leaders across the region, with connectivity to the global HR team.
You will work closely with leaders from Manager to VP level to identify people priorities and develop recommendations aligned with business objectives. Key responsibilities include coaching and supporting leaders across the full spectrum of HR services—performance management, organizational design, and employee relations. You'll partner with Talent Acquisition to forecast hiring needs and define recruiting priorities for technical roles in Hyderabad's competitive market, while supporting headcount planning and strategic workforce planning cycles.
You will guide leaders through change initiatives including restructuring, team scaling, and role evolution. You'll review and analyze key HR metrics to boost engagement and reduce attrition, collaborate with Compensation experts on offer recommendations and internal promotions calibrated to the India market, and advise leaders on talent development, promotions, and employee growth. You'll build career paths and retention strategies for high performers while developing a deep understanding of company culture and advocating for your location's needs in global HR program design.
Required qualifications include 7+ years of progressive HR experience with at least 3–4 years in a dedicated Business Partner role supporting a global technology organization. Experience in a Global Capability Center (GCC) or India Development Center environment is a strong advantage. You must have the ability to partner across HR functions including Talent Acquisition, Compensation, L&D, and HR Operations, with proven experience managing performance management, attrition, restructuring, employee relations, and onboarding challenges.
Strong knowledge of Indian labor law and employment regulations (Industrial Relations Code, POSH Act, Shops & Establishments Act) is essential. Comfort with HR analytics and HRIS tools such as Workday or SAP SuccessFactors is required. You should demonstrate a proven ability to implement engagement, wellness, or culture strategies that meaningfully impact employee morale.
