Head - HR Business Partner - Gaming (10-15 yrs)

About Our Client:

Our client is a leading organization within the rapidly growing gaming industry in India, an industry currently valued at $3.5 billion and experiencing a growth rate of 30-40% CAGR. The company has maintained profitability for the last 15 years, showcasing a track record of sustainable growth at a similar rate. With a current workforce of 560 employees, the company aims to expand to 700-800 employees in the next 2-3 years. The organization is financially robust, having recently appointed a CFO, and is poised for significant growth over the next 3-5 years.

Role Overview:

We are seeking a seasoned Director - HR Business Partner (HRBP Head) to lead and manage the HRBP team for our client. The successful candidate will bring a strategic mindset with a strong background in HR practices, particularly in performance management, succession planning, and competency framework development. This role will require a leader capable of effectively partnering with senior business leaders across multiple functions to drive HR initiatives that align with the organization's growth strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Strategy:

- Lead the HRBP team, ensuring an optimal HRBP to employee ratio of 1:150.

- Serve as a strategic advisor to business leaders, driving HR initiatives that support and enhance business goals.

- Develop and implement HR strategies that are aligned with the company's growth objectives, ensuring they support the overall business strategy.

Performance Management:

- Oversee the design and execution of performance management systems (PMS) to ensure fair evaluations, address promotion and job elevation concerns, and enhance employee performance.

- Collaborate with business leaders to ensure the PMS is aligned with organizational objectives and drives desired outcomes.

Succession Planning & Competency Framework:

- Lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive succession planning process.

- Establish and maintain a robust competency framework that supports career pathing and employee development.

Employee Experience & Engagement:

- Work closely with the Employee Experience team to drive HR operations and engagement strategies that cultivate a positive and dynamic work culture.

- Champion a culture-focused approach with the goal of improving company synergy and happiness quotient

Diversity & Inclusion:

- Advocate for diversity and inclusion within the HRBP team and throughout the organization.

- Ensure that diversity considerations are integrated into all HR processes and decision-making.

Business Partnering:

- Provide HRBP support to critical functions, including Marketing, Product, Analytics, and Tech Support.

- Collaborate with leaders to ensure that HR support is tailored to meet the unique needs of each function.

Change Management:

- Lead HR transformation initiatives, ensuring that effective change management practices are in place to support organizational growth.

- Guide the HRBP team through periods of change, ensuring smooth transitions and minimal disruption to the business.

Key Qualifications:

- Educational Background: MBA or equivalent from a Tier 1/2 institute is a MUST

- Experience: 10-15 years of experience with major experience in core HR Business Partnering roles

- Demonstrated success in leading HRBP teams and executing HR strategies in a fast-paced environment.

- Strong expertise in performance management systems, succession planning, and competency framework development.

- Preferably experienced in the gaming industry or similar high-growth sectors.

- Proven ability to manage HRBP support for various functions, including Marketing, -Product, Analytics, and Tech Support.

- Excellent leadership and influencing skills, with a strong ability to partner with senior leaders.

- Problem-solving oriented, with a focus on achieving measurable results.

- A strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and fostering a culture-focused organization.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

Growth Potential: Join a fast-growing organization within a booming industry.

Impact: Play a pivotal role in shaping the HR function and driving organizational success.

Culture: Be part of a company that values and prioritizes employee experience and engagement.