Senior Talent & Culture Business Partner at Calix

Bengaluru, karnataka, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

01 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Talent Management, Organizational Design, Workforce Planning, Employee Engagement, Talent Development, Succession Planning, Retention Strategies, Change Management, Data Analytics, Performance Management, Employee Relations, Coaching, Counselling, HR Compliance, Project Management, AI Tools

Industry

Software Development

Description

The role plays a pivotal role in shaping, championing, and delivering strategic human resources initiatives that fuel Calix’s talent growth and reinforce company culture. This role actively partners with business leadership to drive programs in talent development, recognition and rewards, employee relations, data analytics, performance management, and organizational transformation. The ideal candidate will build strong cross-functional relationships at all levels of the organization, driving results that align Talent and Culture strategy with business needs. Key Responsibilities Partner with business leaders to design and implement strategic HR initiatives that accelerate business growth and transformation. Serve as a coach and trusted advisor to senior stakeholders on talent management, organizational design, workforce planning, and culture. Lead efforts in employee engagement, talent development, succession planning, and retention. Drive and manage change management and organizational development programs aligned with business priorities. Collaborate with Centers of Excellence (CoEs) for consistent and effective rollout of HR programs including performance management, learning & development, total rewards, and talent engagement. Analyse HR metrics to inform decisions on headcount, productivity, attrition, and organizational health. Champion company culture, values, and behaviors, ensuring alignment with Calix’s mission. Lead employee relations to cultivate a positive, inclusive, and compliant work environment; address complex employee matters and support grievance resolution in partnership with legal/compliance teams. Conduct talent reviews, promote internal mobility, and strengthen the leadership pipeline. Oversee performance management and compensation cycles; support, participate in, or lead key talent and culture programs. Provide day-to-day guidance to leadership on talent development, coaching, counselling, career advancement, and performance improvement. Partner with Talent Acquisition team to support recruiting. Run reports in Workday, analyse data, and deliver actionable insights to leaders. Participate in the coordination of site-related events and talent initiatives. Ensure compliance with employment laws, regulations, and company policies. Coordinate and facilitate training and development programs to build employee capability. Stay current on HR best practices, industry trends, and regulatory changes to inform innovative HR solutions. Required Skills & Qualifications A seasoned professional with HR business partnering experience. MBA/PGDBM in HR, Business Management, or a related field. Proven track record of partnering with business leadership in fast-paced environments. Strong understanding of Indian labour laws and HR compliance. Exceptional interpersonal, stakeholder management, and influencing skills, with the ability to build trust at all levels. Demonstrated experience in supporting, participating, or leading talent and culture initiatives. Strong depth of experience in performance management, compensation, engagement, and retention strategies. Experience with talent development guidance, including coaching, counselling, and performance improvement. Proven ability to manage and resolve employee relation issues, conducting thorough and objective investigations. Strong analytical skills, with experience running and interpreting HR reports (preferably in Workday). Effective project/program management, presentation, and facilitation abilities. Proficiency in using AI tools in HR Experience supporting engineering teams in high-growth and transforming software engineering environments (highly desirable) Location Bangalore (flexible hybrid work) PLEASE NOTE: All emails from Calix will come from a '@calix.com' email address. Please verify and confirm any communication from Calix prior to disclosing any personal or financial information. If you receive a communication that you think may not be from Calix, please report it to us at talentandculture@calix.com. Calix delivers a broadband platform and managed services that enable our customers to improve life one community at a time. We’re at the forefront of a once in a generational change in the broadband industry. Join us as we innovate, help our customers reach their potential, and connect underserved communities with unrivaled digital experiences. This is the Calix mission - to enable BSPs of all sizes to Simplify. Innovate. Grow. To learn more, visit the Calix web site at www.calix.com If you are a person with a disability needing assistance with the application process please: Email us at calix.interview@calix.com; or Call us at +1 (408) 514-3000. Calix is a Drug Free Workplace. You may access a copy of Calix Candidate Privacy Policy HERE and other Calix Privacy Policies HERE.

Responsibilities

The role involves partnering with business leaders to implement strategic HR initiatives that support business growth and transformation. It also includes leading employee engagement efforts and managing change management programs aligned with business priorities.