Manager, People Partner

Edelman is a voice synonymous with trust, reimagining a future where the currency of communication is action. Our culture thrives on three promises: boldness is possibility, empathy is progress, and curiosity is momentum. At Edelman, we understand diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) transform our colleagues, our company, our clients, and our communities. We are in relentless pursuit of an equitable and inspiring workplace that is respectful of all, reflects and represents the world in which we live, and fosters trust, collaboration and belonging. The Role We are seeking a People Partner to join our India People team. This role will be based in Gurgaon and reports to Vice President, People Partner of India. This role is rooted in Edelman's core values of trust, The Relentless Pursuit of Excellence, The Freedom to be Constantly Curious, The Courage to do the Right Thing and The Commitment to Positively Impact Society. Values that underpin our approach to leadership, collaboration, and employee experience. This is an individual contributor role that focus on our people, nurturing potential, building connection, and fostering a sense of belonging, while co-creating and executing a people strategy that fuels business outcomes. Together with the Vice President, People Partner of India, you act as the strategic people partner to our leaders in India and will be responsible for development and execution of people strategy connected to business outcomes. You will proactively lead initiatives that shape culture, improve team and organization effectiveness, and create inclusive, high-performance environments. As a People Partner, and in the spirit of a One People Team mindset, you will work collaboratively with our Centers of Excellence (COEs) and People Operations teams to deliver a cohesive and high-impact people strategy. You’ll partner with COEs — who lead the design and activation of programs in Talent Acquisition, DEIB, Learning & Development, Talent Management, and Total Rewards — leveraging their deep expertise to embed best practices across the business. In parallel, you will stay closely connected to our People Operations team, which is focused on delivering day-to-day employee experience, ensuring compliance, and managing core operational and transactional people processes. This integrated model enables People Partners to focus on strategic, future-oriented work that drives organizational health and effectiveness, while supported by specialized and operational excellence from across the People function. Key Responsibilities Trusted Advisor and Partner Serve as advisor and sounding board to leadership on people-related matters. Provide strategic counsel on organizational design, leadership effectiveness, and cultural transformation. Build strong relationships with cross-functional partners to co-create and influence talent decisions. Act as a role model for Edelman’s values - The Relentless Pursuit of Excellence, The Freedom to be Constantly Curious, The Courage to do the Right Thing and The Commitment to Positively Impact Society. Talent Strategy & Organization Design Partner with leaders to design and execute forward-looking talent strategies aligned with business goals. Lead organization design efforts, including workforce planning, role clarity, and structure optimization. Support local market leadership by aligning talent strategy with cultural and market-specific dynamics. Problem Solving & Executive Coaching Provide thought leadership and coaching to leaders on complex issues including team effectiveness, leadership development, and strategic alignment. Lead strategic problem-solving on ambiguous or sensitive people issues. Change Management and Organization Transformation Lead and execute change management efforts for organizational transformations, ensuring employee engagement and alignment throughout the process. Provide strategic guidance on communication plans, adoption strategies, and impact assessmen ... (truncated, view full listing at source)