Principal HR Business Partner, R&D

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Hyderabad, Telangana, IND
Hybrid
Expert/Leader
Fitness • Healthtech • Payments • Software
We believe fitness is a lifestyle for people of every age, every shape, every color, and every gender.
The Role
Serves as a strategic HR advisor to senior Engineering and Product leaders across India and Europe. Leads workforce planning, organization design, succession, talent reviews, leadership development, performance, engagement, retention, and change initiatives. Partners on AI-enabled workforce transformation, role redesign, capability planning, and evolving team structures. Uses workforce data and people analytics to identify organizational risks and talent priorities, while coaching leaders and collaborating with cross-functional People teams.
Summary Generated by Built In

Join ABC Fitness and become part of a culture that’s as ambitious as it is authentic. Let’s transform the future of fitness—together!

Our Values

Best Life

We believe great work begins with great people. That’s why our culture is built on respect, trust, and belonging. We create an inclusive environment where every team member can bring their authentic self to work—because diverse perspectives drive innovation and meaningful impact.

Growth Mindset

We are doers, thinkers, and dreamers. At ABC Fitness, your growth is our investment. Through continuous learning, mentorship, and professional development opportunities, we empower you to reach new heights—personally and professionally.

One Team

From day one, you’ll be part of a team that collaborates, celebrates, and cares. We move fast, support one another, and have fun along the way. Because when you thrive, we all thrive.

This role requires working from our local Hyderabad office 2-3x a week. 

 
OVERVIEW

ABC Fitness is looking for a Principal HR Business Partner, R&D to partner with our global Engineering and Product leaders as we continue to scale our R&D organization and evolve how we work in an AI-enabled environment.

Based in Hyderabad and reporting to the North America-based Director, HR Business Partner, R&D, and working closely with the Head of HR in India, you will support R&D leaders and teams across India, Ireland, the UK, Spain, and Poland, with particular focus on our growing organizations in India and Poland. You will serve as a strategic advisor to senior Engineering and Product leaders, helping translate business priorities into effective organization design, workforce plans, talent strategies, leadership practices, and change initiatives.

A key part of this role will be partnering with the AI Engineering leaders in India and Poland on the people and organizational dimensions of ABC’s AI transformation. You will help leaders understand how AI-enabled and agentic ways of working are changing roles, capabilities, team structures, workflows, and leadership expectations and turn those changes into practical workforce and talent strategies.

This is an individual contributor role with broad influence across a distributed, global R&D organization. ABC’s HR Business Partner team focuses on workforce strategy, organization design, talent planning, people analytics, leadership effectiveness, and helping leaders adapt roles and operating models as work becomes increasingly AI-enabled.


WHAT YOU’LL DO

  • Serve as the lead HRBP to Engineering and Product leaders across India and Europe, translating business priorities into workforce, organization, talent, and leadership strategies
  • Lead and influence organization design, workforce planning, succession, talent reviews, leadership development, performance, engagement, and retention strategies across assigned R&D organizations and advise leaders on evolving ways of working may affect role design, skills, team structures, and workforce planning.
  • Coach senior leaders through complex organizational and people decisions, bringing strong judgment, constructive challenge, and practical recommendations.
  • Use workforce data, people analytics, engagement signals, and business context to identify organizational risks, capability gaps, talent priorities, and opportunities to improve team effectiveness.
  • Partner across Talent Acquisition, Compensation, People Operations, Learning & Development, Finance, Legal, and other People teams to deliver integrated solutions and consistent employee experiences.


WHAT YOU’LL NEED

  • Demonstrated success as a strategic HRBP supporting senior Engineering, Product, Technology, or R&D leaders in a complex, global organization.
  • Strong expertise in workforce planning, talent strategy, succession, leadership effectiveness, performance management, and organizational change.
  • Ability to operate as an HR senior advisor, influence without authority, challenge leaders constructively, and translate business strategy into practical people decisions.
  • Sound working knowledge of agentic AI principles and concepts, including how AI-enabled tools and agent-based workflows can change roles, skills, decision-making, team design, and human oversight.
  • Strong analytical judgment and the ability to use workforce data and business insights to frame problems, identify trends, and recommend action.
  • Excellent communication, coaching, facilitation, and stakeholder-management skills across seniority levels, cultures, and geographies.
  • Ability to work from our Hyderabad office 2–3 days per week and regularly collaborate across European time zones, with some flexibility for overlap with U.S. working hours.


AND IT’S GREAT TO HAVE

  • Experience supporting Engineering and Product organizations in a SaaS, technology, platform, or AI-enabled business.
  • Experience partnering with leaders in India and European technology markets, particularly Poland.
  • Exposure to AI-enabled workforce transformation, role redesign, capability planning, or adoption of new AI-enabled ways of working.


WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

  • R&D leaders view you as a trusted advisor who improves the quality and speed of organization, talent, and workforce decisions.
  • India and European R&D organizations scale with clearer organization structures, stronger leadership capability, and more deliberate workforce and succession plans.
  • ABC’s AI transformation is supported by clear role expectations, capability plans, organization-design decisions, and effective change adoption across Engineering and Product.
  • R&D leaders have stronger visibility into talent, organizational health, capability gaps, and workforce risks and take timely, data-informed action.
  • People practices and leadership behaviors across the supported R&D organizations consistently reinforce ABC’s values and support high performance in a distributed environment.


WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

  • Purpose-led company with a values-focused culture: Best Life, One Team, Growth Mindset
  • Competitive time-off programs
  • Quarterly Days of Disconnect, when we take a collective breather together around the globe
  • Group medical insurance coverage
  • Life and personal accident insurance
  • Best Life fitness and wellness benefits
  • Calm App subscription benefits
  • Support programs designed for employees and families

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU:

  • Purpose led company with a Values focused culture – Best Life, One Team, Growth Mindset

  • Time Off – competitive PTO plans with 15 Earned accrued leave, 12 days Sick leave, and 12 days Casual leave per year

  • 11 Holidays plus 4 Days of Disconnect – once a quarter, we take a collective breather and enjoy a day off together around the globe. #oneteam

  • Group Mediclaim insurance coverage of INR 500,000 for employee + spouse, 2 kids, and parents or parent-in-laws, and including EAP counseling

  • Life Insurance and Personal Accident Insurance

  • Best Life Perk – we are committed to meeting you wherever you are in your fitness journey with a quarterly reimbursement

  • Premium Calm App – enjoy tranquility with a Calm App subscription for you and up to 4 dependents over the age of 16

  • Support for working women with financial aid towards crèche facility, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for their little ones while they focus on their careers

At ABC Fitness, we don’t just build technology—we build communities and transform lives. Your work matters here, your growth is supported, and your voice is heard. We welcome diverse talent and encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet every requirement.

ABC’S COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUALITY, BELONGING AND INCLUSION:  ABC is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We strive to create a workplace where every employee, client, and partner feels valued, inspired, and empowered to reach their full potential. For us, inclusion isn’t just the right thing to do—it’s a business imperative. Learn more at abcfitness.com.

About ABC Fitness

ABC Fitness is the #1 software provider for fitness businesses of any size, all around the world. Supporting 30K clubs, 650K coaches, 40M members, and processing more than $12B in payments every year, ABC Fitness provides scalable, data-driven solutions to simplify club management and engage members and clients.

From personal trainers, boutique studios, and gyms, to international franchise health clubs, ABC Fitness will move your business forward through technology and industry insights. Innovation is at the center of everything we do, across ABC Glofox, ABC Ignite, ABC Trainerize, and ABC Evo. Let's make your fitness vision a seamless reality, together. Learn more at abcfitness.com

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Skills Required

  • Demonstrated success as a strategic HR Business Partner supporting senior Engineering, Product, Technology, or R&D leaders in a complex global organization.
  • Strong expertise in workforce planning, talent strategy, succession, leadership effectiveness, performance management, and organizational change.
  • Ability to advise senior leaders, influence without authority, challenge constructively, and translate business strategy into practical people decisions.
  • Working knowledge of agentic AI principles, AI-enabled tools, agent-based workflows, role changes, skills, decision-making, team design, and human oversight.
  • Strong analytical judgment and ability to use workforce data and business insights to identify trends and recommend action.
  • Excellent communication, coaching, facilitation, and stakeholder-management skills across seniority levels, cultures, and geographies.
  • Ability to work from the Hyderabad office two to three days per week and collaborate across European and U.S. time zones.
  • Experience supporting Engineering and Product organizations in a SaaS, technology, platform, or AI-enabled business.
  • Experience partnering with leaders in India and European technology markets, particularly Poland.
  • Exposure to AI-enabled workforce transformation, role redesign, capability planning, or adoption of AI-enabled ways of working.

ABC Fitness Solutions Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about ABC Fitness Solutions and has not been reviewed or approved by ABC Fitness Solutions.

  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Policies include open PTO for exempt roles, volunteer days, companywide disconnect days, and multiple leave types that emphasize rest and flexibility. Coverage spans military, parental, and “pawternity” leave.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Offerings include an Employee Assistance Program, mental‑health concierge, Calm app access for employees and dependents, and a quarterly fitness reimbursement. A remote‑first setup complements these resources to support work–life balance.
  • Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is positioned as best‑in‑class, with additional family‑friendly policies like “pawternity” leave. Generous bereavement policies are also highlighted positively.

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The Company
HQ: Fort Worth, TX
1,470 Employees
Year Founded: 1981

What We Do

At ABC Fitness, we're passionate about fitness. We believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to be their best selves and live their best lives. Our technology solutions are designed to empower fitness businesses and individuals to achieve their goals, whether it's building a stronger community, streamlining operations, or providing personalized training experiences. We're committed to making fitness accessible and enjoyable for everyone. We believe fitness is a lifestyle for people of every age, every shape, every color, and every gender. From the inside out, we live our day-to-day life guided by our core values: One Team, Growth Mindset, and Best Life. These values shape our culture, the way we work, and how we interact with each other and our community. We believe in the power of teamwork, continuous learning, and fostering a supportive environment where everyone can thrive. If you rock your sneakers with confidence and believe in the extraordinary, you’re in the right place. As One Team, we collaborate and respect each other, fostering a sense of belonging and encouraging individual growth. With a Growth Mindset, we embrace challenges, strive for continuous improvement, and promote smart experiments. Through Best Life, we prioritize the well-being of our team and community, inspiring each other to be our best selves and live our best lives.

Why Work With Us

As One Team, we are committed to creating an inclusive and safe space and fostering an environment where every team member feels like they can bring their whole selves to work. We are dedicated to designing equitable experiences that inspire and activate our growth mindset, so everyone can learn and grow together.

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