Lead-HR at Guidehouse in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Lead-HR Location: IN - Chennai Job Family: Human Capital Business Partners (India) Travel Required: None Clearance Required: None What You Will Do: HR Business Partnering Serve as a strategic advisor to business leaders across functions. Own the complete employee lifecycle. Drive initiatives around employee engagement, retention, and development. Talent Management Identify skill gaps and work with L&D on targeted development roadmaps. Support internal mobility and career progression planning. Employee Relations & Compliance Manage employee grievances with fairness, confidentiality, and compliance. Ensure adherence to employment laws, HR policies, and disciplinary processes. Mitigate risks by proactively identifying ER issues and maintaining documentation. Employee Engagement & Culture Building Lead engagement surveys, feedback cycles, and action planning. Implement culture-building, recognition, and communication programs. Enhance employee experience through structured engagement interventions. HR Data, Analytics & Reporting Use HR analytics to generate insights on attrition, engagement, and performance. Publish dashboards and HR metrics to support leadership decision-making. Policy & Process Governance Implement HR policies and ensure consistent application across teams. Recommend updates based on business needs and industry standards. Maintain quality and compliance across all HR processes. Leadership & Business Partnering Stakeholder management. Support change management initiatives and organizational transitions. What You Will Need: Technical Skills Strong expertise in HRBP frameworks, HR operations, and employment laws. Deep understanding of performance management, ER, talent management, and workforce planning. Proficiency in HR analytics, dashboards, and HRMS tools. Ability to handle investigations, disciplinary actions, and compliance matters. Stakeholder & Leadership Skills Strong ability to influence and partner with stakeholders. Capability to lead discussions, drive people strategy, and resolve conflicts. Experience managing change and driving business-focused HR outcomes. Communication & Interpersonal Skills Excellent written and verbal communication ability. Strong relationship-building, consultation, and conflict resolution skills. High professionalism, confidentiality, and maturity in handling sensitive matters. Behavioral Competencies Strong ownership, accountability, and execution skills. Ability to thrive in fast-paced, dynamic, and ambiguous environments. Effective prioritization, planning, and multitasking abilities. Experience 5-7 years of experience in end-to-end HRBP roles in Technology organization. What Would Be Nice To Have: Master’s Degree in Human Resources. Flexibility in extended working when there is a business need. What We Offer: Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace. About Guidehouse Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation. Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco. If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@guidehouse.com. 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