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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.
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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
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