People Experience Partner (C&B)

WHAT YOU’LL DO​  

Play a key role in shaping how we recognize and reward great work! We are seeking a bold, data-driven People Experience Partner who blends deep compensation and benefits expertise with strong commercial acumen and business partnering capability.  

In this role, you will work closely with business leaders at the intersection of reward strategy, workforce planning, data, technology, and talent outcomes.  

You will challenge conventional thinking, influence key people decisions, and help reimagine how compensation, benefits, and performance frameworks drive engagement, productivity, and retention at scale.  

Key Responsibilities 

1. Design, implement, and govern compensation structures, salary bands, incentive plans, and benefits aligned to business strategy 

2. Serve as the People Experience Partner and primary point of contact for employees across assigned Tech Centers/BUs on policies, benefits, and people processes 

3. Lead Bangalore location–specific compensation analysis, market benchmarking, pay range governance, and offer support 

4. Act as a trusted HR advisor to business leaders on workforce planning, organization design, and talent strategy 

5. Own and drive annual compensation cycles, including merit, bonuses, promotions, benchmarking, and Total Compensation Planning (TCP) 

6. Manage end-to-end benefits programs (insurance, retirement, wellness, flexible benefits) and vendor partnerships 

7. Lead and support change management initiatives, partnering with HRBPs and central teams across geographies 

8. Ensure statutory and regulatory compliance through close liaison with Audit, Legal, and relevant internal stakeholders 

9. Guide managers through complex performance management cases, including assessments and performance improvement plans 

10. Champion employee relations, engagement initiatives, and stewardship of the overall employee experience and organizational culture 

WHO YOU ARE 

Qualifications  

• Minimum 8+ years of relevant C&B/HR experience, preferably partnering with technology or engineering functions 

• 3+ years of experience conducting internal or external investigations 

• Master’s degree in human resources (Tier 1 preferred) 

• Experience interpreting data and presenting information and findings. 

• A clear, approachable, and friendly communication style 

• Excellent self-management and interpersonal skills 

• Strong bias for action and not afraid to “roll up your sleeves” 

The Individual  

• Exceptional analytical skills and experience working with large complex data sets and reports 

• Highly organized with the ability to pay persistent attention to detail 

• Effective written and verbal communication skills 

• Problem solving skills as seen through the ability to apply systems/workflow thinking to solve business issues within HR practices. 

• Strong focus on service delivery and building relationships, both internal and external stakeholders  

• Self-starter with a strong ability to work effectively with leadership team and team members, balance multiple work streams and meet deadlines 

WHO WE ARE​ 

H&M is a global company of strong fashion brands and ventures. Our goal is to prove that there is no compromise between exceptional design, affordable prices, and sustainable solutions. We want to liberate fashion for the many, and our customers are at the heart of every decision we make.​ 

​We are made up of thousands of passionate and talented colleagues united by our shared culture and values. Together, we want to use our power, our scale, and our knowledge to push the fashion industry towards a more inclusive and sustainable future. ​ 

Help us re-imagine fashion and together we will re-shape our industry. Learn more about H&M here. 

WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING HERE 

At H&M, we are proud to be a vibrant and welcoming company. We offer our employees attractive benefits with extensive development opportunities around the globe.  

We offer all our employees at H&M attractive benefits with extensive development opportunities around the globe. All our employees receive a staff discount card, usable on all our H&M brands in stores and online. Brands covered by the discount are H&M (Beauty and Move included), COS, Weekday, Monki, H&M HOME, & Other Stories, ARKET. In addition to our staff discount, all our employees are included in our H&M Incentive Program – HIP. You can read more about our H&M Incentive Program here. 

In addition to our global benefits, all our local markets offer different competitive perks and benefits. Please note that they may differ between employment types and countries. 

JOIN US 

Our uniqueness comes from a combination of many things – our inclusive and collaborative culture, our strong values, and opportunities for growth. But most of all, it’s our people who make us who we are. 

Take the next step in your career together with us. The journey starts here. 

We are committed to a recruitment process that is fair, equitable, and based on competency. We therefore kindly ask you to not attach a cover letter in your application. 

Apply by sending in your CV in English. Due to data policies, we only accept applications through the SmartRecruiters or career page.