Regional HR Business Partner, APAC

About the Role

Aleph is seeking a hands-on, strategic HR Business Partner (HRBP) to lead HR initiatives across the APAC region from their Mumbai office. This role is central to the company's business success, supporting a digital revolution journey in the digital advertising landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted partner to regional leaders:
• Act as the primary HR advisor and coach for managers and senior leaders on topics including team effectiveness, performance management, and employee relations.
• Translate the regional business agenda into actionable people priorities, aligned with the global HR strategy.
• Provide expert guidance on local labour laws and cultural nuances, in partnership with the Global Labour Law Manager.
• Activate and localise global HR initiatives:
• Lead the rollout and implementation of global programs in areas such as employee engagement, performance management, and well-being.
• Gather feedback from the region to improve global tools and strategies.
• Design and execute local initiatives where region-specific needs arise, in partnership with the appropriate Centre of Excellence (CoE).
• Champion Culture and Employee Experience:
• Coach managers on embodying Aleph’s values (Solutions-Driven, Constantly Evolving, One Team).
• Support the entire employee lifecycle, ensuring a positive experience from onboarding to offboarding.
• Drive a proactive retention strategy using data, stay interviews, and exit interviews, partnering with managers on action plans.
• Drive Talent and Performance Excellence:
• Coach managers on navigating performance improvement plans (PIPs) and conducting performance and development conversations.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition and People Services Delivery to support workforce planning and key hires.
• Support employer branding initiatives.
• Collaborate with Centres of Excellence (CoEs) for expertise in rewards, talent, and people services.
• Collaborate with global and regional Finance on the annual budget process and quarterly Rolling Forecast.
• Maintain Operational Excellence:
• Ensure the integrity and accuracy of employee data in the HRIS (meHRaki, powered by Workday) for the region.
• Oversee key HR administrative processes such as Job Requisitions, Creating Positions, and Terminations.
• Partner with the global HRBP when necessary.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Proven experience in a similar HR role (e.g., HR Manager, HR Business Partner, People Partner), preferably with responsibility for multiple countries in a fast-paced, international environment.
• Strong knowledge of labour and social security laws in key markets (e.g., India’s Labour Codes).
• A hands-on, execution-focused mindset with the initiative to solve problems.
• Comfort managing both strategic and operational tasks.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• High cross-cultural sensitivity and the ability to adapt your approach to different markets and audiences.
• A collaborative and team-oriented mindset.
• HRIS: meHRaki, powered by Workday

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar HR role.
• Strong knowledge of regional labour laws.
• Pragmatic and proactive approach.
• Strong communication and partnering skills.
• Coaching mindset.
• Cultural adaptability.
• Collaborative team player.