People Business Partner

ABOUT US:

As a world leading provider of integrated solutions for the alternative investment industry, Alter Domus (meaning “The Other House” in Latin) is proud to be home to 90% of the top 30 asset managers in the private markets, and more than 6,000 professionals across 24 jurisdictions. 

With a deep understanding of what it takes to succeed in alternatives, we believe in being different - in what we do, in how we work and most importantly in how we enable and develop our people. Invest yourself in the alternative, and join an organization where you progress on merit, where you can speak openly with whoever you are speaking to, and where you will be supported along whichever path you choose to take. 

Find out more about life at Alter Domus at careers.alterdomus.com  

As a People Business Partner, you will be the day-to-day People partner for our Central Functions teams in Hyderabad, spanning Technology, Product, and Finance. You will work closely with the respective Senior People Business Partners and with business leaders to deliver strong people operations, sound employee relations, and compliant practices under Indian labour law. 

This role is more than an operational one. We want someone who is ready to step into strategic work, such as workforce planning, org design, engagement, and the India People agenda, and who can grow into a more senior partnering role over time. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

Business Partnering 

• Act as the first point of contact for managers and employees in Technology, Product, and Finance in Hyderabad
• Coach managers on performance, feedback, career conversations, and team health
• Build strong relationships with senior leaders in India and with global stakeholders and HRBP colleagues
• Use people data (attrition, engagement, hiring, span of control, compensation positioning) to surface trends and recommend action 

Employment law and compliance 

• Ensure people practices comply with applicable Indian labour and employment legislation, including the four Labour Codes (Code on Wages, Industrial Relations Code, Code on Social Security, and Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code) as they are implemented, Payment of Gratuity, EPF and ESI, Maternity Benefit Act, and the POSH Act
• Maintain POSH compliance, including Internal Committee governance, training, and annual reporting
• Partner with Legal, Compliance, and external counsel on statutory filings, audits, inspections, and contractor classification
• Keep policies current and align local practice with global standards and any regulatory expectations on conduct and culture 

Employee relations 

• Support ER matters, including performance management, grievances, disciplinary processes, and investigations, with fairness, confidentiality, and clear documentation
• Escalate complex or high-risk cases to the Senior People Business Partner and Legal appropriately
• Manage exits thoughtfully, including resignations, retention conversations, terminations, and background-check or reference requests 

Talent, performance, and reward 

• Run performance, calibration, and promotion cycles for your client groups, ensuring consistency and quality
• Partner with Talent Acquisition on hiring plans, offers, and onboarding, particularly for competitive engineering, data, and finance talent
• Work with Reward on India pay benchmarking and compensation reviews
• Support development planning, succession input, and retention strategies for high-potential employees 

Culture and engagement 

• Drive inclusion, wellbeing, and recognition initiatives suited to the Hyderabad community
• Help embed company values and build connection between the India hub and global teams 

Strategic initiatives 

• Contribute to workforce planning, org design, and scaling the India footprint
• Support change programmes, restructures, and integration projects, including consultation and communications
• Identify process improvements and lead or join cross-functional projects with People Ops, Analytics, and Systems
• Provide local insight into global People strategy and policy design 

YOUR PROFILE

Essential 

• 5–8 years of HR experience, with 2+ years in an People Business Partner or generalist role supporting central functions
• Strong working knowledge of Indian labour and employment law, with practical experience applying it (statutory compliance, separations, ER investigations)
• Experience in a technology, fintech, GCC, or other fast-growing, regulated environment
• Demonstrated ability to coach managers and influence without authority
• Data-literate, with the ability to build a clear case from metrics
• Strong judgement, discretion, and communication skills
• Comfortable working with global teams across time zones 

Desirable 

• Exposure to org design, workforce planning, or restructuring
• Experience with a Global Capability Centre or scaling an India hub
• Familiarity with HRIS and analytics tools (e.g. Workday, SuccessFactors,Power BI)
• Postgraduate qualification in HR, Management, or Labour Law (e.g. MBA/PGDM in HR, MSW) 

Behaviours We Value 

• Business-minded: links people decisions to business outcomes
• Dependable: accurate, thorough, and follows through, especially on compliance
• Curious and proactive: looks beyond the immediate task and proposes better ways of working
• Courageous: gives honest advice and handles difficult conversations with empathy
• Collaborative: builds trust across People, Legal, Finance, and the business 

Your AD Key Relationships 

• Head of People, Central Functions
• Senior People Business Partners for Technology, Product, Finance, Risk & Compliance
• Head of Technology India
• Technology Leadership Team
• Finance Leadership Team  
• Risk and Compliance Leadership Team
• talent Acquisition Team
• Learning & Development 

WHAT WE OFFER

We are committed to supporting your development, advancing your career, and providing benefits that matter to you. 

Our industry-leading Alter Domus Academy offers six learning zones for every stage of your career, with resources tailored to your ambitions and resources from LinkedIn Learning. 

Our global benefits also include:

• Support for professional accreditations such as ACCA and study leave 
• Flexible arrangements, generous holidays, plus an additional day off for your birthday!
• Continuous mentoring along your career progression 
• Active sports, events and social committees across our offices 
• 24/7 support available from our Employee Assistance Program 
• The opportunity to invest in our growth and success through our Employee Share Plan 
• Plus additional local benefits depending on your location 

Alter Domus is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Equity Statement 
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. 

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