People Business Partner - India

DigitalOcean (NYSE: DOCN) simplifies cloud computing so builders can spend more time creating software that changes the world. With our mission-critical infrastructure and fully managed offerings, DigitalOcean enables startups and small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) to rapidly deploy and scale modern applications. As a remote-first organization, our employees, like our customers, are based around the world.

DigitalOcean is expanding in Hyderabad, India. We are looking for a People Business Partner to join our People team.

As a People Business Partner, you will be reporting to the PBP Director. In this role, you will be responsible for performing a wide range of HR related duties including, supporting effective execution of HR processes including employee relations, talent development, performance management and employee engagement. This role will assist in providing coaching and guidance to employees to help recommend solutions to business issues as well as be the on-ground support for the execution of people initiatives. The ideal candidate will be both strategic and creative, with the ability to embody and scale our culture as we continue to grow.

This is preferably a full-time position based out of Hyderabad and with in-person presence in the Hyderabad office, at least 3 times a week.

• Support complete employee life-cycle processes for our India employees including onboarding, performance reviews, compensation/benefits, engagement survey and action planning, team activities, employee relations as well as off-boarding.
• Build relationships with local managers and employees, be a trusted resource for their needs and escalate issues as necessary to the PBP Director  for quick resolutions.
• Have a strong understanding and working knowledge of people related policies, and assist in interpretation of such policies and standards.
• Support the development, recommendation, and implementation of policies, procedures and process improvements.
• Assist with the preparation of analytical data/presentations as needed to share insights with senior management.
• Own the onboarding process for India including locally in Hyderabad as well as for any remote employees. 
• Manage the ongoing operational needs of employees in India, including the Hyderabad office.
• Support on local India payroll in partnership with our local provider.
• Partner with PBP team on local communications including community events, benefits, compliance, holidays etc.
• Partner with the Regional PBP team on local rewards administration.
• Work with local leads and People team to plan and execute regular community/team events/activities to boost engagement.

• Experience as a People generalist. Or People Business PartnerExceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Experience in HRIS System, Workday 
• Experience working in a startup / fast paced / ambiguous environment

• Highly motivated entrepreneurial spirit, with the drive to understand business needs, respond promptly and proactive seek guidance to resolve concerns.
• Strong desire to collaborate with others within and outside of own department and area of expertise
• Exemplary professional integrity with the ability to maintain confidentiality and a sense of responsibility and accountability
• Ability to work effectively with organization members at all levels.  Well organized, flexible and enjoys the challenges of supporting an entire site. 
• Strong people/interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships/collaborate with others 
• Detail-oriented and extremely organized with an ability to multi-task & prioritize tasks
• Effective time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to understand business needs, consistently meet expectations and respond promptly and professionally to business requests, seeking guidance as appropriate. 

• We are proud to work here. You’ll be a part of a cutting-edge technology company with an upward trajectory, who are proud to simplify cloud computing so builders can spend more time creating software that changes the world. As a member of the team, you will be a Shark who thinks big, bold, and scrappy, like an owner with a bias for action and a powerful sense of responsibility for customers, products, employees, and decisions. 
• We prioritize career development. At DO, you’ll do the best work of your career. You will work with some of the smartest and most interesting people in the industry. We are a high-performance organization that will always challenge you to think big. Our organizational development team will provide you with resources to ensure you keep growing. We provide employees with reimbursement for relevant conferences, training, and education. All employees have access to LinkedIn Learning's 10,000+ courses to support their continued growth and development.
• We care about your well-being. Regardless of your location, we will provide you with a competitive array of benefits to support your overall well-being, from one-time work from home stipend to wellness allowance to flexible time off policy, to name a few. While the philosophy around our benefits is the same worldwide, specific benefits may vary based on local regulations and preferences.
• We reward our employees. The salary range for this position is based on market data, relevant years of experience, and skills. You may qualify for a bonus in addition to base salary; bonus amounts are determined based on company and individual performance. We also provide equity compensation to eligible employees, including equity grants upon hire and the option to participate in our Employee Stock Purchase Program. 
• We value diversity and inclusion. We are an equal-opportunity employer, and recognize that diversity of thought and background builds stronger teams and products to serve our customers. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.

*This is a onsite role

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