Director - People Success Partner (HRBP)

About Zinnov

Zinnov is a global management consulting firm that helps organizations make decisions that actually get used — and deliver results that matter. For over two decades, we’ve partnered with leading enterprises, high-growth technology companies, and investors to answer some of the toughest questions they face:

• Where should we invest?

• How do we scale globally?

• What capabilities will win in the next decade?

Our work shapes market entry strategies, global operating models, M&A decisions, and long-term growth bets. We’re known for being data-led, execution-focused, and outcome-driven — not opinion-heavy slideware.

At Zinnov, how you work matters as much as what you deliver. We value independent thinking, crisp communication, and early ownership. With 450+ professionals across 10 global offices, we work across industries including Digital Services, ER&D, Enterprise Software, Semiconductors, Healthcare, BFSI, Automotive, Media & Telecom, and Private Equity.

Zinnov isn’t for everyone. It’s for people who want steep learning curves, honest feedback, and the chance to see their work influence real business decisions — not just presentations.

Why Globalization Excellence (GE) 

Zinnov’s Globalization Excellence (GE) practice helps enterprises build and scale Global Capability Centers (GCCs) end-to-end — from Design & Discovery to Build, Scale, and Run.  

In GE, you don’t work in silos. You: 

• Own complex, end-to-end client journeys 
• Work across GCC advisory, managed services, and BOT / outsourcing models 
• Influence leadership decisions that shape long-term talent and operating strategies 

This is where strategy meets execution — and where talent plays a defining role.

About the Role

As the Director – People Success Parter (HRBP), you will be the senior-most HR leader for the GE practice in India, owning end-to-end HR across talent, leadership, operations, and culture.

This is a business-critical leadership role, not a support function. You will:

• Drive people strategy aligned to business priorities

• Build systems that scale performance, leadership, and employee experience

• Operate as a trusted advisor to senior leadership

What You’ll Do

1. Strategic Business Partnership

• Drive India people strategy aligned to GE business goals

• Advise senior leaders on:

  • Org design

  • Talent risks

  • Leadership effectiveness

  • Culture health

• Translate growth plans into scalable workforce and capability strategies

2. Global Alignment & Local Execution

• Partner with the CHRO to align:

  • Leadership philosophy

  • Performance frameworks

  • Talent programs and workforce planning

• Localize global programs to suit India market realities and compliance

• Ensure consistency without compromising employee experience

3. Talent Acquisition (Quality + Scale)

• Own TA strategy for GE India: quality, speed, and predictability

• Build strong hiring systems across consulting, research, and enabling roles

• Improve funnel health, assessment quality, and candidate experience

• Strengthen hiring manager capability and decision-making

4. Leadership Development & L&D

• Lead leadership development strategy across levels

• Build manager capability through practical, outcome-driven programs

• Align L&D with business needs:

  • Client delivery excellence

  • Stakeholder management

  • Consulting and leadership capability

• Drive measurable impact on performance, retention, and promotion readiness

5. Employee Relations & Compliance

• Own complex ER cases including investigations and conflict resolution

• Ensure compliance with Indian labor laws, POSH, and governance standards

• Maintain high standards of integrity, confidentiality, and fairness

6. People Analytics & Execution Discipline

• Build a strong data-driven HR rhythm across:

  • Attrition

  • Engagement

  • Hiring

  • Performance

• Deliver actionable insights to leadership with clear outcomes

• Drive proactive decision-making and reduce escalations

7. People Operations (Scale & Excellence)

• Own and scale HR operations across the employee lifecycle

• Ensure high-quality service delivery and process consistency

• Drive excellence in:

  • HRIS and data integrity

  • Documentation and compliance

  • SLA adherence and employee experience

What You Bring

Experience

• 15–20+ years of HR leadership experience in high-growth, performance-driven environments

• Strong experience across Talent Acquisition and Leadership Development

• Proven ability to partner with global senior stakeholders

• Demonstrated impact on retention, performance, and leadership capability

Core Skills & Leadership Style

• Strong business acumen and enterprise mindset

• Data-driven, structured, and execution-focused

• High emotional intelligence and conflict resolution capability

• Clear, decisive, and strong follow-through

• Ability to balance empathy with accountability

• Comfortable operating in complex, fast-scaling environments

What Success Looks Like

• Improved workforce stability, retention, and performance outcomes

• Stronger manager effectiveness and leadership capability

• Predictable, high-quality hiring outcomes and pipelines

• L&D programs driving measurable business impact

• HR operations with strong discipline, data accuracy, and minimal escalations

Why This Role is Unique

• Opportunity to own the India HR agenda end-to-end

• Direct partnership with global leadership and CHRO

• Build and scale leadership, performance, and culture systems

• Drive impact at the intersection of strategy and execution

Zinnov is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, communities, and experiences.