Senior Human Resources Business Partner

Alation is pioneering the next era of data intelligence — powered by AI agents and trusted data. Organizations around the world rely on Alation to drive self-service analytics, cloud transformation, data governance, and AI innovation. Our technology helps enterprises connect people and data to make faster, smarter, and more confident decisions. With more than $340M in funding – valued at over $1.7 billion and more than 650 customers, including 40% of the Fortune 100.

As data becomes the foundation of every business, Alation is leading the way in helping organizations unlock their full potential. By bringing intelligence, automation, and trust to every interaction, we empower customers to scale data-driven innovation with confidence and speed.

Joining Alation means being part of a winning team shaping the future of AI-powered data intelligence. We move fast, think big, and deliver results together.

Job Description

Alation is looking to add a Senior Human Resources Business Partner to our growing People team in Chennai reporting to the Director, Human Resources (HR). The ideal candidate is strategic and scrappy, with the ability to embody and scale our culture as we grow. This role partners with and supports a variety of teams across the region, with the largest groups being R&D and Customer Solutions.

What You'll Be Doing

• Partner with the Director, HR to support Chennai site initiatives like performance cycles, manager development, employee engagement efforts, and more
• Collaborate with leaders and cross-functional partners to guide people programs including performance management, talent development and feedback, total rewards, internal communications, and team health
• Use data and feedback to help identify trends, solve problems, and inform programs that improve employee experience and business outcomes
• Support employees and managers with coaching on career growth, feedback, collaboration, and change management
• Seek opportunities to simplify, automate, or improve our people practices, especially through better use of tools and systems like Workday
• Flex between the strategic and the operational, supporting daily people needs while contributing to big-picture initiatives
  
  

• 10+ years of progressive HR experience, ideally in tech, data, AI or fast-growing matrixed environments
• Experience working with technical teams and engineering leaders is a plus
• Deep understanding of core HR programs, including coaching, performance, engagement, and talent development
• Strong relationship builder with the ability to work across functions, time zones, and personalities
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and shifting priorities, with the ability to adjust quickly while staying aligned with regional and global goals
• Able to move fluidly from administrative work to strategic partnership, showing sound judgment and strong follow-through at every level
• Proactive, organized, and curious, with a strong sense of accountability and a drive to make things better without waiting to be asked
• Experience supporting India-specific compliance needs such as POSH, labor law documentation, and payroll practices is preferred. While this role partners closely with our global and local HR ops teams, awareness of statutory frameworks and employee life cycle processes will help ensure regional alignment
• Familiarity with Workday or a similar HRIS is strongly preferred
• Postgraduate degree or certification in HR, such as PGDHRM or equivalent preferred. Active engagement in HR networks like NIPM or NHRDN is a plus
• Leverage AI‑driven analytics and predictive modeling to anticipate people risks (turnover, performance, skills gaps) and recommend interventions
• Drive the adoption of AI / intelligent HR tools / dashboards to enable faster, data‑led decisions across the business.
• Ensure ethical use of AI in people processes: fairness, transparency, and human judgment remain front and center.