Principal HR Business Partner

Inovalon · Gurugram, India · Operations

Posted 2026-08-25

Overview: The Principal Human Resources Business Partner (PHRBP) is a strategic partner for leaders, key stakeholders and HR colleagues to shape and deliver HR plans and solutions in line with the needs and priorities of the Business Units they support. Operating as an HR expert, this role will advise, guide, and support senior level executives and managers by providing high level people management and development support within the business group. The PHRBP is highly organized, thrives in a very fast-paced environment and enjoys handling the full spectrum of HR initiatives with little or no direction.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Acts as a strategic advisor to the assigned Business Unit leaders and Managers related to disciplinary matters, investigations, performance and talent management, training and development, recognition, compensation, and benefits and leave.

• Supports Human Resources functions and administration involving the maintenance of related records within multiple HR systems;

• Manages confidential and complex employee relations investigations;

• Independently, and in partnership with Senior HR leadership, drives organizational structure and strategic alignment and executes wide-ranging programs which effectively leverage change management principals;

• Applies sound business acumen to interpret key performance indicators to understand current state versus desired outcomes;

• Effectively prepares comprehensive communication plans to gain support, execute vision, develop metrics to measure success, and review effectiveness of strategic initiatives;

• Analyzes internal and external trends, data and metrics in partnership with the HR Data Analytics team and other stakeholders to develop solutions, programs and policies;

• Provides Project Leadership as a “go to” contributor for a wide range of programs, including DE&I, Talent Management and Development, Performance Management, and Employee Relations;

• Executes the talent management strategy for business unit including goal development, mid-year check-ins, performance reviews, assessing talent for development and successorship, and performance improvement plans;

• Provides support and advice to department leaders on methods and approaches to resolve employee performance issues and support employee development efforts, and engages legal advisors as needed;

• In conjunction with People Managers, identifies plans and conducts training programs, seminars, etc., designed to develop a high degree of competency, performance and commitment at all employee levels;

• Administers corporate Human Resources policies, programs, and procedures, and provides HR guidance and across the organization in support of corporate policies;

• Participates in the development and updating of Human Resources programs and procedures to communicate and effectively implement to the organization; and

• Fulfills those responsibilities and/or duties that may be reasonably provided by Inovalon for the purpose of achieving operational and financial success of the Company;

• Upholds responsibilities relative to the separation of duties for applicable processes and procedures within your job function; and

• Maintains compliance with Inovalon’s policies, procedures and mission statement;

• Adheres to all confidentiality and HIPAA requirements as outlined within Inovalon’s Operating Policies and Procedures, in all ways, and at all times, with respect to any aspect of the data handled or services rendered in the undertaking of the position;

• Understands, present insights and recommend people practices as per local markets.

Ensures HR policies and practices are effectively implemented and compliant with Indian labor laws.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum of eight 12 years’ of progressively responsible HR experience, including compensation practices, organizational diagnosis, employee relations, diversity, performance management, federal and state respective employment laws;

• Detailed understanding of common Human Resources concepts, systems, procedures and regulations/laws of India.

• Exceptional and effective verbal and written and communication skills; must be comfortable handling difficult conversations, and able to adapt communications to all levels of the organization;

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint

• Experience with Oracle ERP/Workday/ZingHR/Keka and payroll systems desired;

• Strong team building and leadership skills combined with strong analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills;

• Must be very organized and detail oriented;

• Must enjoy a fast-paced and continuously changing environment and be able to effectively handle multiple priorities simultaneously without continuous direction; and

• Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality.

Education:

• Master’s Degree or equivalent career/work experience is required;

• Experience of managing technology and product teams

• PHR/SPHR or any HR certification is preferred.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Sedentary work (i.e., sitting for long periods of time);

• Frequently or constantly to lift, carry push, pull or otherwise move objects and repetitive motions;

• Subject to inside environmental conditions; and

• Travel for this position will include less than 5% locally usually for training purposes.

Acts as a strategic advisor to the assigned Business Unit leaders and Managers related to disciplinary matters, investigations, performance and talent management, training and development, recognition, compensation, and benefits and leave.