Talent Business Advisor Manager

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Job Description The Talent Business Advisor - Manager is the accessible, on-the-ground HR partner for employees and leaders within assigne d India Business Unit s (BU) . This is an integral role in managing the execution of people-related initiatives and programs that enhance the employee experience for India talent. Reporting to the U.S. Talent Business Advisor team and working with the India Talent Director and local leadership , this role supports the operational and logistical needs of key talent processes and employee matters helping ensure a consistent, efficient, and people-centered approach to talent delivery.   This role collaborates with a range of stakeholders across the Talent Solutions team and business units to execute core HR functions such as onboarding, performance management, employee engagement, and workforce logistics . This position offers a unique opportunity to broaden and deepen experience in talent operations while learning how HR strategy is implemented in a professional services environment.   Required Responsibilities   Serve as the first point of contact for employees and leaders hip on talent, HR policy and procedures .   Build trusted relationships with BU leaders and provid e practical counsel on business unit needs, employee matters and emerging talent risks. Work closely with India Talent Director and peers.   Partner globally with U.S. Talent Business Leader and U.S. Advisors to manage the implementation of core talent processes across the employee lifecycle (e.g., onboarding, offboarding, performance management, absences, rewards processes, and employee engagement initiatives).   Provide accurate local and Firm context, recommendations and regular status updates and visibility to the US Talent Business Leader; seek direction or approval for BU-specific or sensitive matters.   Translate agreed guidance into clear stakeholder actions, establish owners and timelines, and follow each matter through resolution and formal closure.   Create insightful reporting and analytic s , with recommendations that inform leadership talent decisions.   Identify recurring employee themes or policy misunderstandings and support targeted communications and consistent practices across India BUs.   Capabilities     Demonstrated HR advisory, HR business partnering or generalist experience supporting both employees and business leaders in India.   Experience handling employee concerns and workplace matters, including fact gathering, risk assessment, documentation, escalation and follow-through.   Practical knowledge of India-specific HR policies, employment practices, governance and local requirements, with sound judgment on when specialist or legal guidance is needed.   Experience operating across the employee lifecycle and coordinating with specialist teams such as Employee Relations, HR operations, etc.   Strong stakeholder management in a matrixed environment, including the ability to work effectively with local leaders and remotely based business or talent leaders.   Clear written and verbal communication, including the ability to explain policy, provide concise and proactive updates, surface risk and communicate sensitive decisions