Human Resources Business Partner

Overview

The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) collaborates closely with the business to drive talent strategies and cultivate a thriving culture that supports business success. This role proactively engages and partners with business leaders to identify strategic priorities, harmonizing enterprise-wide and local requirements by leveraging technology and analytics. Acting as a comprehensive HR partner, the HRBP works across functions to deliver integrated talent solutions and develop leaders embodying core leadership principles.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic workforce plans linking innovative talent management strategies to business goals.
• Assess talent-related risks and opportunities, delivering plans that address critical workforce needs.
• Engage with business leadership to ensure HR priorities and actions align with current and future organizational objectives.
• Coordinate with various HR functions to act as a unified team driving initiatives and monitoring their effectiveness.
• Lead organizational effectiveness and change management efforts to enhance efficiency, culture, and performance.
• Coach and develop leaders to be authentic, capable, and aligned with organizational values; support succession planning efforts.
• Use employee listening tools to gauge engagement and implement plans to improve the employee experience and workplace culture at the site level.

Core Competencies

• Project management balancing scope, timelines, and resources to ensure successful outcomes.
• Change management utilizing structured corporate methods to support transitions and results.
• Application of organization design principles to optimize structure in support of strategy.
• Facilitation of team effectiveness to enhance individual and group performance.
• Data analytics to interpret quantitative and qualitative information for strategic decisions.
• Human resources consulting to provide balanced, holistic solutions for organizational and employee needs.
• Strategic workforce planning to ensure a diverse, skilled, and robust talent pipeline aligned to future needs.
• Accountability, financial understanding, innovation, self-awareness, and strategic problem-solving.
• Business acumen relating to market conditions, shareholder expectations, and profitability drivers.

Experience and Educational Background

• College or university degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related discipline is strongly preferred.
• Extensive professional experience in HR roles.
• Proven expertise supporting manufacturing plants, particularly in complex operational environments.

Specific Role Context

• This position is dedicated to two key manufacturing plants in the PSBU India Division situated at the Mega-Site in Phaltan (PHP and CPG plants).
• These plants contribute significantly to PSBU's revenue and are on track for substantial growth, necessitating an expanded and effective talent strategy.
• The workforce includes over 400 permanent employees plus a sizable flexi workforce, adding complexity to talent management.
• Due to the plants' remote location, there is a pressing need for innovative and strong people strategies particularly for attracting, developing, and retaining niche and leadership talents.
• The role involves navigating industrial relations complexities that require proactive stakeholder management and robust on-site HR leadership.

Work Conditions and Expectations

• This is an on-site position requiring attendance five days a week, with some flexibility based on business needs.