People Business Partner

Harness is the AI Software Delivery Platform company, led by technologist and entrepreneur Jyoti Bansal (founder of AppDynamics, acquired by Cisco for $3.7B). Harness has raised approximately $570M in funding and is valued at $5.5B, backed by leading investors including Goldman Sachs, Menlo Ventures, IVP, Unusual Ventures, Citi Ventures, and more. As AI accelerates code creation, the real bottleneck has shifted to everything after the code – testing, deployments, application security, reliability, compliance, and cost optimization. Harness brings AI and automation to this “outer loop,” helping teams ship software faster while maintaining security and governance throughout the entire software delivery lifecycle. Powered by Harness AI and the Software Delivery Knowledge Graph, the Harness Platform applies deep context and intelligent automation across the software delivery lifecycle with governance and policy-driven controls embedded throughout the platform. Over the past year, Harness powered over 185M deployments, 82M builds, 18T flag evaluations, 8M security scans, 9.1B optimized tests, 3T protected API calls, and helped manage $2.8B in cloud spend — enabling customers like United Airlines, Morningstar, and Choice Hotels to accelerate releases by up to 75%, reduce cloud costs by up to 60%, and achieve 10x DevOps efficiency. With a global team across 14 offices and 25 countries, Harness is shaping the future of AI software delivery — and we’re looking for exceptional talent to help us move even faster. Postion Summary We’re seeking a People Business Partner (PBP) to support leaders in India in a high-growth global tech environment. This role is a true strategic partner —focused on organizational effectiveness, leadership capability, talent planning, and performance management—while collaborating closely with all teams across People and Peoples to build and sustain a high performing, engaged culture. You’ll work with senior leaders to translate business priorities into people strategies that scale, ensuring we attract, develop, and retain top talent. Key Responsibilities In partnership with with Senior People Business Partner and Regional People Talent Director: Strategic Business Partnership Partner with India business leaders to align people strategies with business goals Coach leaders on organizational effectiveness, performance management, and team development Provide data-driven insights on workforce trends, engagement, and talent risks Employee Relations Compliance Serve as the primary point of contact for employee relations matters in India Manage investigations, performance concerns, disciplinary actions, and grievances Ensure compliance with Indian labor laws and internal policies Partner with Legal and People Operations on complex cases and risk mitigation Talent Performance Support talent planning, succession planning, and career development initiatives Guide leaders through performance reviews, feedback, and improvement plans Change Management Culture Support organizational changes including growth, restructuring, and manager transitions Drive engagement, inclusion, and culture initiatives aligned with global programs Act as a cultural bridge between global teams and the India workforce Collaboration Operations Partner closely with People Operations, Total Rewards, Workplace and Learning teams Ensure consistent application of global people programs with local relevance Contribute to regional and global People Workplace initiatives What we’re looking for 3+ years of progressive HR or People Business Partner experience Experience supporting teams in India within a global organization preferred Deep knowledge of Indian labor and employment laws Proven ability to influence senior leaders and manage ambiguity Experience in tech, SaaS, or high-growth environments preferred Excellent communication, judgment, and problem-solving skills Work Location Bangalore What you will have at Ha ... (truncated, view full listing at source)