Head of HRBP

About this role

Strategic HR Partnership

• Architect workforce and organizational plans in direct collaboration with Executive leadership to mirror long-term business strategy.

• Drive enterprise-wide talent planning, succession mapping, and critical capability development.

• Act as a lead advisor on organizational structure, focusing on productivity optimization and operational efficiency.

Performance & Talent Management

• Execute high-impact performance management frameworks that bridge the gap between human capital and financial targets.

• Lead talent reviews and high-potential programs to cultivate a robust internal leadership pipeline.

• Design and oversee specialized retention and acquisition strategies for technical insurance roles, including actuarial and underwriting teams.

Employee Relations & Governance

• Provide executive-level counsel on complex employee relations and high-stakes disciplinary cases.

• Maintain rigorous alignment with labor laws and evolving insurance regulatory standards.

• Champion an ethical, risk-aware culture that balances commercial agility with regulatory compliance.

Change & Transformation

• Direct HR strategy for large-scale digital transformations, process re-engineering, and system integrations.

• Navigate the organization through structural shifts, including mergers, acquisitions, and the launch of new business lines.

HRBP Team Leadership

• Mentor and scale a high-performing HRBP team, fostering a culture of consultation and functional excellence.

• Define and monitor service standards, KPIs, and continuous improvement protocols for the HRBP function.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

• 10+ years of progressive HR experience, featuring significant leadership tenure within insurance or financial services.

• Advanced expertise in workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, and stakeholder management.

• Demonstrated history of influencing C-suite decisions and navigating complex organizational change.

Originally posted on Himalayas