HR Business Partner – People & Culture | Hyderabad

• *People Are at the Heart of Impact.**

• *At Lighthouse Communities Foundation, our work is about creating opportunities for young people.**

• *But sustainable impact doesn't happen without the people behind it.**

Great Centre Heads.

Committed facilitators.

Passionate outreach teams.

Strong program leaders.

People who show up every day because they believe the work matters.

• *We're looking for an HR Business Partner who can help these people thrive.**

This is a hands\-on, field\-facing HR role where you'll work closely with leaders and teams across Hyderabad, understand what is happening on the ground, solve people challenges, strengthen HR practices, and help build a culture where employees can do their best work.

If you see HR as more than policies and processes — and believe that **strong people practices create stronger social impact** — this could be your opportunity.

• *About Lighthouse Communities Foundation**

• *Lighthouse Communities Foundation (LCF)** works in the areas of skilling, employability, and livelihoods for underserved youth.

Our Lighthouse model brings together **Government, Corporates, NGOs, and Communities** through a Public\-Private Partnership to create sustainable pathways towards employment and socio\-economic transformation.

Our centres are built around collaboration — with different stakeholders contributing resources, expertise, networks, and capabilities to help young people access better opportunities.

• *Our work is guided by:**

• *Empathy \| Inclusion \| Integrity \| Courage**

• *Your Role: Be the Bridge Between People \& Purpose**

As an HR Business Partner, you'll partner with regional leadership, Centre Heads, program teams, and employees to make sure our people practices support both **employee experience and organisational outcomes**.

You'll work across

• *Hiring → Onboarding → Development → Performance → Employee Relations → Culture → Organisational Growth**

And because our teams work across centres and communities, this is a **field\-facing HR role**.

You won't just hear about people challenges in meetings.

• *You'll go where the teams are. Listen. Understand. Solve. Build.**

• *What You Will Do**

• *Partner With Leaders \& Teams**

• Act as the primary HR point of contact for employees and managers across the assigned region.
• Partner with Centre Heads and program leaders on people\-related matters.
• Understand team dynamics, people challenges, and organisational needs.
• Provide practical HR guidance to managers and employees.
• Coach leaders on people management and employee\-related issues.
• Ensure HR support is timely, accessible, and solution\-oriented.

• *Build Teams That Can Deliver Impact**

• *Great programs need great people.**

• *You'll support the complete employee journey, including:**

• Recruitment coordination.
• Candidate screening.
• Interview processes.
• Offer and joining coordination.
• Employee onboarding.
• New\-hire orientation.
• Early\-stage employee support.

• *You'll work closely with hiring managers and central HR to ensure we bring in people who are not only capable, but also aligned with our values and mission.**

• *Help People Grow**

• Partner with central HR teams to implement learning and development initiatives.
• Identify capability\-building needs across teams.
• Support training and development programs.
• Encourage a culture of continuous learning.
• Work with managers to identify development opportunities for their teams.

• *Make Performance Management Meaningful**

• *Performance management should be more than an annual form.**

• *You'll support managers and employees with:**

• Goal setting.
• Performance reviews.
• Development planning.
• Regular feedback.
• Performance conversations.
• Capability\-building interventions.
• Performance improvement processes where required.

• *The goal is to create clarity, accountability, and growth — while ensuring performance practices are fair and aligned with organisational expectations.**

• *Support Employee Relations**

• Serve as a trusted HR partner for employees and managers.
• Listen to employee concerns and help identify appropriate solutions.
• Support resolution of workplace issues in a fair and timely manner.
• Help managers navigate sensitive people situations.
• Promote a positive, respectful, and inclusive work environment.
• Ensure organisational policies and processes are understood and followed.

• *Strengthen HR Practices Across Centres**

• *Our teams work across different centres and communities.**

• *You'll help ensure consistency while remaining sensitive to local realities.**

• *This includes:**

• Implementing HR policies and processes.
• Supporting compliance requirements.
• Ensuring employees understand relevant policies.
• Identifying gaps in HR processes.
• Working with central HR to improve employee experience.
• Ensuring HR practices are aligned with organisational goals, values, and requirements.

• *Use Data to Understand People**

• *Good HR decisions need more than intuition.**

• *You'll:**

• Monitor HR metrics and trends.
• Track hiring, onboarding, retention, performance, and other relevant people indicators.
• Identify patterns and areas requiring attention.
• Generate insights for leadership.
• Recommend practical solutions to improve HR effectiveness.

The question isn't just

• *“What is the number?”**

It's

• *“What is the number telling us about our people?”**

Be Present Where the Work Happens

This role involves **up to 70% travel across centres in the assigned region**.

• *You'll spend significant time with teams on the ground, building relationships, understanding local realities, and providing hands\-on HR support.**

• *If you're someone who enjoys being close to the action rather than spending every day behind a desk, you'll enjoy this role.**

• *Who Are We Looking For?**

• *Education**

• Bachelor's degree in **Human Resources, Business Administration**, or a related field.
• Master's degree is preferred.

Experience

• **3–4 years of HR experience**.
• Experience in areas such as:
• Talent acquisition
• Employee relations
• Performance management
• Learning \& development
• People management
• Organisational development

• *Experience in a nonprofit, social\-impact, education, skilling, or field\-based organisation is an advantage.**

• *Communication**

• Excellent communication skills in **English and Hindi**.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship\-building abilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees across different roles and backgrounds.
• Strong listening, facilitation, and problem\-solving skills.

• *You'll Thrive in This Role If...**

• *You're someone who:**

• Sees HR as a business and people partner — not just a process owner.
• Is comfortable having difficult conversations with empathy and clarity.
• Can coach a manager through a people problem rather than simply quoting policy.
• Enjoys meeting people where they work.
• Can move comfortably between strategic conversations and operational problem\-solving.
• Is curious about what is happening on the ground.
• Can work with people from very different backgrounds and roles.
• Is comfortable with ambiguity and changing priorities.
• Can work independently and take ownership.
• Believes that inclusion is something you **build into everyday decisions**, not just something you write in a policy.
• Is genuinely motivated by the idea that better people practices can lead to better outcomes for young people.

• *What Success Looks Like**

• *In this role, success isn't simply:**

• *“HR processes were completed.”**

It's when

• The right people are hired at the right time.
• New employees feel welcomed and supported.
• Managers become stronger people leaders.
• Employees know what is expected of them.
• Performance conversations happen with clarity and fairness.
• Teams feel heard and supported.
• People challenges are addressed before they become organisational problems.
• Employees have opportunities to learn and grow.
• HR data helps leaders make better decisions.
• And ultimately, our teams are better equipped to create impact for young people.

• *Why Join Lighthouse?**

• *Build the People Behind the Impact**

• *At Lighthouse, you'll get the opportunity to work at the intersection of:**

• *People \+ Purpose \+ Field Operations \+ Organisational Development**

You'll work with diverse teams, engage with leaders across centres, and experience the realities of building people systems in a growing social\-impact organisation.

You'll also be part of an organisation where our values matter

• *Empathy \| Inclusion \| Integrity \| Courage**

Because creating opportunities for young people starts with creating an environment where the people doing the work can **learn, grow, contribute, and thrive.**

Ready to Build the People Behind the Mission?

If you're an HR professional who wants to move beyond transactional HR and become a genuine **people partner**, we'd love to hear from you.

• *Role:** HR Business Partner – Field HR \& People Development
• *Location:** Hyderabad
• *Experience:** 3–4 Years
• *Employment:** Full\-time
• *Travel:** Up to 70%

• *Apply at careers@lighthousecommunities.org mentioning the role and location in the subject line.**

• **Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.***

• *Come strengthen the people. Strengthen the teams. Strengthen the impact.**

Job Type: Full\-time

Pay: ₹40,000\.00 \- ₹50,000\.00 per month

Benefits

• Cell phone reimbursement
• Health insurance
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person