Principal Associate - Business Partnering

About The Company

Who are we?

Myntra is India’s leading fashion and lifestyle platform, where technology meets creativity. As pioneers in fashion e-commerce, we’ve always believed in disrupting the ordinary.

We thrive on a shared passion for fashion, a drive to innovate to lead, and an environment that empowers each one of us to pave our own way. We’re bold in our thinking, agile in our execution, and collaborative in spirit.

Here, we create MAGIC by inspiring vibrant and joyous self-expression and expanding fashion possibilities for India, while staying true to what we believe in.

We believe in taking bold bets and changing the fashion landscape of India. We are a company that is constantly evolving into newer and better forms and we look for people who are ready to evolve with us.

From our humble beginnings as a customization company in 2007 to being technology and fashion pioneers today, Myntra is going places and we want you to take part in this journey with us.

Working at Myntra is challenging but fun - we are a young and dynamic team, firm believers in meritocracy, believe in equal opportunity, encourage intellectual curiosity and empower our teams with the right tools, space, and opportunities.

About The Role

The Principal Associate – HR Business Partner will support the Enabling Functions as a strategic advisor and partner to business leaders. In this role, you will drive high performance, employee engagement, regulatory compliance, and a strong organizational culture across your aligned functions.

Roles & Responsibilities

Strategic Business Partnership

Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, leveraging workforce insights to inform business strategy.Anticipate future workforce trends and design proactive HR strategies that support long-term business goals.Drive large-scale organizational transformation, including restructuring, workforce planning, and change management.Serve as the primary HR liaison for executive leadership, ensuring functional execution aligns with enterprise priorities.

Employee Experience & Relations

Shape and embed organizational culture through enterprise-wide engagement initiatives.Serve as the escalation point for complex employee relations matters, ensuring risk mitigation and full compliance.

Performance & Talent Management

Drive the talent management strategy, including leadership development and succession planning for critical roles.Manage annual and mid-year performance reviews, feedback cycles, and promotion processes in a timely manner.Collaborate with the L&D team to identify skill gaps and support capability-building programs.

Resource Management & Talent Acquisition

Track headcount, analyze attrition trends, and maintain accurate employee records.Utilize predictive analytics to forecast talent needs and proactively mitigate attrition risks.Partner with the Talent Acquisition team to close open positions and conduct HR interview rounds.

Governance, Compliance & Risk Management

Ensure enterprise-wide adherence to labor laws, regulatory requirements, and internal governance standards.Lead audits and risk assessments related to HR processes and employee relations.Contribute to policy formulation and HR frameworks while adapting them to business-specific needs.

Key Competencies

HR Generalist Expertise: Deep understanding of core HR processes and policies, with a proven ability to act as a change agent.Business Acumen: Strong grasp of the broader business environment, market dynamics, and operational priorities.Analytical Thinking & Advanced Analytics: Comfort with large, complex datasets, with the ability to interpret data and make data-driven decisions.Influence & Communication: Outstanding communication skills with a proven track record of collaborating and influencing without formal authority.Problem-Solving: A structured, methodical approach to resolving complex issues and implementing effective HR solutions.Agility: Capability to thrive and deliver results in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment.

Qualifications & Experience

Education & Experience

Education: MBA from a Tier-1 or Tier-2 institute.Experience: 6 to 10 years of relevant HRBP experience, preferably within fashion, retail, or e-commerce.Proven track record of managing cross-functional stakeholders effectively.Strong decision-making skills paired with high attention to detail.

Domain Skills

Strong strategic thinking skills with the ability to translate data insights into actionable business plans.Excellent project management capabilities, including managing timelines, resources, and budgets.Proficiency in driving cross-functional initiatives and delivering executive-level communications.

This is your chance to fashion the future at scale—while paving your own path to growth. Ready to be the trend? Be Myntra.

Required Skills

workforce analytics, predictive insights, career architecture, change management