Senior HR Business Partner, India
OpenAI · Mumbai, India (On-site)
- Company
- OpenAI
- Location
- Mumbai, India (On-site)
- Employment type
- FullTime
- Experience
- 7-10 years
- Listed on FindJobsIndia
- 2026-11-12
OpenAI is currently hiring for a Senior HR Business Partner based in Mumbai, India, seeking candidates with 7-10 years of professional background. Key areas of focus for the position include Enterprise Sales, Performance Management, and Go-to-Market capabilities.
Responsibilities
Core duties span several organizational focus areas:
- Guide growing teams through expansion phases
- Coordinate alongside Recruiting and Finance teams to facilitate hiring needs and organizational adjustments
- Coach leaders across all tiers on accountability, navigating tough dialogues, feedback delivery, and group dynamics
- Collaborate on talent development, succession planning, internal mobility, and performance reviews, with a particular focus on positions critical to business results
- Influence rewards and performance decisions
- Work alongside Sales Compensation and Compensation specialists regarding the people-related aspects of role adjustments, incentive structures, and reward outcomes
- Measure whether interventions successfully enhance team effectiveness, retention, and capabilities
Requirements
- Experience: 7-10 years
- Skills: Performance Management, Enterprise Sales, Go-to-Market, Engagement, Marketing, Security
ABOUT THE COMPANY
In its own words, OpenAI is "an American artificial intelligence research organization". Headquartered in San Francisco, OpenAI has had a presence here since 2015.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
- Experience: 7-10 years
- Technical Skills:
- Performance Management
- Enterprise Sales
- Go-to-Market
- Marketing
- Security
For more on what to expect, see [Resume Templates](/resume-tips).
You can also check [Other Jobs in Mumbai](/jobs?l=Mumbai) to see what else is open nearby.
INTERVIEW PREPARATION
The skills below are worth rehearsing one by one, and sample questions follow:
- Performance Management, with a likely question: “Interviewers will want to hear how you'd give difficult feedback that changes behaviour rather than damaging the relationship. One concrete example is enough.”
- Enterprise Sales, with a likely question: “Talk me through a long enterprise sales cycle you managed, and what actually moved it forward. Be specific about your own part.”
- Go-to-Market, with a likely question: “Be ready to explain how you'd sequence a go-to-market launch across channels, with a real example. Take me through the details.”
That background length is what the posting asks for, and vague answers will draw follow-up questions.
The sites below host interview reports from people who applied for similar jobs. They are third-party sites, not the employer's:
- [HR Business Partner Interview Questions and Answers](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Om4JYvU4nXg) — via YouTube
SALARY & BENEFITS
Compensation is not disclosed by the employer. Market estimate is ₹21.7L - ₹24L per year via AmbatingBox, representing a published average for the role rather than an offer. One caveat worth keeping is that the figure is a national, all-employer average for the title, neither an OpenAI number nor a local one.
Perks go unmentioned in the original posting, so raise it with the recruiter if it matters to you.
- Working hours: 40 per week
- Visa sponsorship: Not included for this opening
Apply on OpenAI's official careers page
Frequently asked questions
What skills and experience are required for this role at OpenAI?
Candidates need 7-10 years of relevant experience, with performance management, enterprise sales, Go-to-Market and engagement named among the skills.
What is the work mode for this role at OpenAI?
OpenAI has set this up as on-site, and the location is Mumbai, India.
What is the salary for this role at OpenAI?
The employer doesn't give a number here, but as a market reference, AmbitionBox tracks similar roles in India at around ₹21.7L - ₹24L per year.
How do I apply for this role at OpenAI?
OpenAI takes applications on its official careers page, and the Apply Now button above links there.