Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka (Old Airport Road)

Department: Human Resources

About the Organization

Manipal Hospitals is one of India's foremost healthcare providers, serving over 5 million patients annually. With a pan-India presence of 49 hospitals across 19 cities, 10,500 beds, 5,600+ doctors, and a workforce exceeding 20,000 employees, Manipal Hospitals is committed to clinical excellence supported by strong people and culture practices.

Role Purpose

The HR Business Partner (HRBP) will act as a strategic and operational partner to business leaders, enabling workforce effectiveness, employee engagement, and organizational performance. The role involves aligning HR initiatives with business goals while ensuring compliance, employee well-being, and a strong organizational culture.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

Strategic HR Partnering

Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders on people strategy, workforce planning, and organizational effectiveness
Translate business requirements into HR initiatives aligned with organizational objectives
Support change management initiatives and drive adoption of HR programs

Employee Engagement & Retention

Analyze employee data, trends, and feedback to identify engagement and retention gaps
Design and implement initiatives to improve employee morale, productivity, and retention
Drive performance management processes in partnership with leadership

Employee Relations & Compliance

Manage employee relations matters, including grievances, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution
Ensure compliance with applicable labor laws, statutory requirements, and internal HR policies
Proactively identify and mitigate employee-related risks

Talent Lifecycle Management

Oversee end-to-end onboarding, ensuring seamless integration of new hires
Manage employee documentation, background verification, statutory compliances, benefits, and payroll coordination
Support internal mobility, succession planning, and talent development initiatives

Culture, Ethics & Values

Reinforce organizational values, ethics, and code of conduct across assigned business units
Partner with leadership to foster a positive, inclusive, and high-performance culture

Stakeholder & HR Operations Collaboration

Collaborate with COEs (Talent Acquisition, L&D, Payroll, Rewards) for effective HR delivery
Maintain accurate HR records, MIS, and dashboards to support decision-making
Handle HR audits and ensure documentation readiness

Qualifications & Experience

Master's degree in HR preferred
3–4 years of relevant HR experience, preferably in a large, structured, or healthcare organization
Prior experience in an HR Business Partner or Generalist role

Required Skills & Competencies

Strong business acumen with the ability to align HR practices to business needs
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills
Proven conflict resolution and employee relations capability
close attention to detail with strong organizational skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and integrity

Key Behavioral Attributes

Solution-oriented and proactive mindset
High degree of empathy balanced with firmness
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Strong ethical standards and professionalism

Human Resources Business Partner

Human Resources Business Partner