People Business Partner

About Us
As a world leading provider of integrated solutions for the alternative investment industry, Alter Domus (meaning “The Other House” in Latin) is proud to be home to 90% of the top 30 asset managers in the private markets, and more than 6,000 professionals across 24 jurisdictions.
With a deep understanding of what it takes to succeed in alternatives, we believe in being different - in what we do, in how we work and most importantly in how we enable and develop our people. Invest yourself in the alternative, and join an organization where you progress on merit, where you can speak openly with whoever you are speaking to, and where you will be supported along whichever path you choose to take.
Find out more about life at Alter Domus at careers.alterdomus.com
As a People Business Partner, you will be the day-to-day People partner for our Central Functions teams in Hyderabad, spanning Technology, Product, and Finance. You will work closely with the respective Senior People Business Partners and with business leaders to deliver strong people operations, sound employee relations, and compliant practices under Indian labour law.
This role is more than an operational one. We want someone who is ready to step into strategic work, such as workforce planning, org design, engagement, and the India People agenda, and who can grow into a more senior partnering role over time.
Responsibilities
Business Partnering
Act as the first point of contact for managers and employees in Technology, Product, and Finance in Hyderabad
Coach managers on performance, feedback, career conversations, and team health
Build strong relationships with senior leaders in India and with global stakeholders and HRBP colleagues
Use people data (attrition, engagement, hiring, span of control, compensation positioning) to surface trends and recommend action
Employment law and compliance
Ensure people practices comply with applicable Indian labour and employment legislation, including the four Labour Codes (Code on Wages, Industrial Relations Code, Code on Social Security, and Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code) as they are implemented, Payment of Gratuity, EPF and ESI, Maternity Benefit Act, and the POSH Act
Maintain POSH compliance, including Internal Committee governance, training, and annual reporting
Partner with Legal, Compliance, and external counsel on statutory filings, audits, inspections, and contractor classification
Keep policies current and align local practice with global standards and any regulatory expectations on conduct and culture
Employee relations
Support ER matters, including performance management, grievances, disciplinary processes, and investigations, with fairness, confidentiality, and clear documentation
Escalate complex or high-risk cases to the Senior People Business Partner and Legal appropriately
Manage exits thoughtfully, including resignations, retention conversations, terminations, and background-check or reference requests
Talent, performance, and reward
Run performance, calibration, and promotion cycles for your client groups, ensuring consistency and quality
Partner with Talent Acquisition on hiring plans, offers, and onboarding, particularly for competitive engineering, data, and finance talent
Work with Reward on India pay benchmarking and compensation reviews
Support development planning, succession input, and retention strategies for high-potential employees
Culture and engagement
Drive inclusion, wellbeing, and recognition initiatives suited to the Hyderabad community
Help embed company values and build connection between the India hub and global teams
Strategic initiatives
Contribute to workforce planning, org design, and scaling the India footprint
Support change programmes, restructures, and integration projects, including consultation and communications
Identify process improvements and lead or join cross-functional projects with People Ops, Analytics, and Systems
Provide local insight into global People strategy and policy design
YOUR PROFILE
Essential
5–8 years of HR experience, with 2+ years in an People Business Partner or generalist role supporting central functions
Strong working knowledge of Indian labour and employment law, with practical experience applying it (statutory compliance, separations, ER investigations)
Experience in a technology, fintech, GCC, or other fast-growing, regulated environment
Demonstrated ability to coach managers and influence without authority
Data-literate, with the ability to build a clear case from metrics
Strong judgement, discretion, and communication skills
Comfortable working with global teams across time zones
Desirable
Exposure to org design, workforce planning, or restructuring
Experience with a Global Capability Centre or scaling an India hub
Familiarity with HRIS and analytics tools (e.g. Workday, SuccessFactors,Power BI)
Postgraduate qualification in HR, Management, or Labour Law (e.g. MBA/PGDM in HR, MSW)
Behaviours We Value
Business-minded: links people decisions to business outcomes
Dependable: accurate, thorough, and follows through, especially on compliance
Curious and proactive: looks beyond the immediate task and proposes better ways of working
Courageous: gives honest advice and handles difficult conversations with empathy
Collaborative: builds trust across People, Legal, Finance, and the business
Your AD Key Relationships
Head of People, Central Functions
Senior People Business Partners for Technology, Product, Finance, Risk & Compliance
Head of Technology India
Technology Leadership Team
Finance Leadership Team
Risk and Compliance Leadership Team
talent Acquisition Team
Learning & Development
What We Offer
We are committed to supporting your development, advancing your career, and providing benefits that matter to you.
Our industry-leading Alter Domus Academy offers six learning zones for every stage of your career, with resources tailored to your ambitions and resources from LinkedIn Learning.
Our Global Benefits Also Include
Support for professional accreditations such as ACCA and study leave
Flexible arrangements, generous holidays, plus an additional day off for your birthday!
Continuous mentoring along your career progression
Active sports, events and social committees across our offices
24/7 support available from our Employee Assistance Program
The opportunity to invest in our growth and success through our Employee Share Plan
Plus additional local benefits depending on your location
Alter Domus is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Equity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
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Work arrangement
Hybrid