AVP-HR Special Projects & Business Partnering

AVP - HR Special Projects & Business Partnering

Gurugram, Haryana, India

Job Description

Cvent is a leading meetings, events, and hospitality technology provider with more than 5,500+ employees and ~30,000 customers worldwide, including 60% of the Fortune 500. Founded in 1999, Cvent delivers a comprehensive event marketing and management platform for marketers and event professionals and offers software solutions to hotels, special event venues, and destinations to help them grow their group/MICE and corporate travel business. Our technology brings millions of people together at events around the world. In short, we’re transforming the meetings and events industry through innovative technology that powers the human connection. Headquartered in Tysons Corner, Virginia, Cvent (formerly NYSE: CVT) was acquired by Blackstone and Vista for $4.6B in 2023.

Cvent's strength lies in its people, fostering a culture where everyone is encouraged to think like entrepreneurs, take risks, and make decisions confidently. We value diverse perspectives and celebrate differences, working together with colleagues and clients to build strong connections.

Cvent is redefining the meetings and events industry through technology that advances human connection.

AI at Cvent: Leading the Future

Are you ready to shape the future of work at the intersection of human expertise and AI innovation? At Cvent, we’re committed to continuous learning and adaptation—AI isn’t just a tool for us, it’s part of our DNA. We’re looking for candidates who are eager to evolve alongside technology. If you love to experiment boldly, share your discoveries, and help define best practices for AI-augmented work, you’ll thrive here. Our team values professionals who thoughtfully integrate AI into their daily work, delivering exceptional results while relying on the human judgment and creativity that drive real innovation.

Throughout our interview process, you’ll have the chance to demonstrate how you use AI to learn, iterate, and amplify your impact. If you’re excited to be part of a team that’s leading the way in AI-powered collaboration, we’d love to meet you.

About the Role:

This is a predominantly project-oriented HR leadership role. We are looking for a seasoned HR leader who combines sharp strategic thinking with strong execution capability — someone who can architect and deliver large-scale, cross-functional HR initiatives while also serving as a trusted business partner to select leadership teams.

An intellectually curious, metrics-driven leader who thrives on ambiguity, builds from first principles, and can seamlessly toggle between long-horizon transformation projects and day-to-day business partnering needs.

In This Role, You Will:

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HR Business Partnering

·        Serve as a strategic HRBP to select senior leadership teams — advising on org design, talent decisions, team effectiveness, and change management.

·        Oversee the end-to-end performance management and annual goal-setting cycle for assigned business units, including promotion inputs and calibration.

·        Drive employee engagement, retention, and grievance resolution for assigned functions — using EWS signals, R&R levers, and regular leadership connects to sustain a high-performance culture.

Special Projects

·        Lead high-impact, enterprise-wide HR transformation initiatives — spanning org design, workforce restructuring, and HR technology implementation — from diagnosis through execution and adoption.

·        Drive AI-powered process re-engineering across HR functions — identifying automation opportunities, deploying AI tools, and embedding smarter workflows in talent acquisition, employee lifecycle, and people analytics.

·        Lead HR workstreams in M&A, integration, and restructuring initiatives — including cultural due diligence, workforce mapping, harmonization of policies, and Day 1 readiness planning.

·        Develop and implement enterprise talent strategies — including succession planning frameworks, critical role identification, and leadership pipeline development — in partnership with senior stakeholders.

·        Build robust people analytics capabilities — translating workforce data into predictive insights on attrition, engagement, and performance to inform C-suite decisions.

Here's What You Need:

Overall experience: 

·        18+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 5 years in HR project leadership or transformation roles at a global multinational; people management experience is essential.

·        Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and persuasive skills.

·        Strong project management skills — able to run multiple concurrent initiatives, manage stakeholders across levels, and deliver on time in a fast-paced environment.

·        Ability to work under pressure, in a challenging working environment, and tackle problems in a positive way.

·        Capable of handling a high level of responsibility and autonomy.

·        Outstanding communication (written & spoken) and presentation skills

·        Proficiency in all MS Office tools

·        Demonstrated experience in process re-engineering through AI — leveraging AI tools to streamline HR workflows, automate routine processes, and drive measurable efficiency gains across the employee lifecycle

Global Mindset:

·        Experience working in global multinational companies with exposure to working with different cultures would be critical.

Education Credentials:

·        A bachelor’s degree in any discipline is a must. A Master’s degree would be ideal.

Disclaimer: Beware of Recruitment Scams – Legitimate Cvent recruiting communications will always come from an official ‘name@ cvent.com ’ email. We never request any payments or ask for sensitive personal or financial information via chat or social media platforms. For more information, please visit: https://www.cvent.com/en/notice-recruitment-fraud