Lead-HR

Overview

Lead HR role within Guidehouse India's Human Capital Business Partners team, acting as a strategic HR advisor to business leaders across functions and owning the end-to-end employee lifecycle.

What you'll do

• Act as a strategic advisor to business leaders across functions and own the end-to-end employee lifecycle.
• Drive initiatives that strengthen employee engagement, retention, and development.
• Identify capability gaps and partner with L&D to build targeted development plans.
• Support internal mobility and career progression planning.
• Manage employee grievances with fairness, confidentiality, and compliance.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws, HR policies, and disciplinary processes.
• Proactively identify employee relations risks and maintain accurate documentation.
• Lead engagement surveys, feedback cycles, and action planning.
• Implement culture-building, recognition, and communication initiatives.
• Enhance employee experience through structured engagement programs.
• Use HR analytics to generate insights on attrition, engagement, and performance.
• Develop dashboards and HR metrics to support leadership decision-making.
• Implement HR policies and ensure consistent application across teams.
• Recommend policy and process improvements aligned with business needs and industry practices.
• Maintain quality, consistency, and compliance across HR processes.
• Demonstrate strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Support change management initiatives and organizational transitions.

What you'll need

• Strong expertise in HRBP frameworks, HR operations, and employment laws.
• Deep understanding of performance management, employee relations, talent management, and workforce planning.
• Proficiency in HR analytics, dashboards, and HRMS tools.
• Ability to manage investigations, disciplinary actions, and compliance matters.
• Strong ability to influence and partner with stakeholders across levels.
• Ability to lead discussions, shape people strategy, and resolve complex issues.
• Experience driving change and delivering business-focused HR outcomes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong relationship-building, consulting, and conflict resolution skills.
• High professionalism, discretion, and maturity in handling sensitive matters.
• Strong ownership, accountability, and execution focus.
• Ability to perform effectively in fast-paced, dynamic, and ambiguous environments.
• Strong prioritization, planning, and multitasking skills.
• 6–10 years of experience in an end-to-end HRBP / HR Generalist role.

Nice to have

• Master's degree in human resources or a related field.
• Flexibility to work extended hours when required by business needs.

Details

• Location: Hyderabad, India.
• Travel required: None.
• Security clearance required: None.