Job Title: HR Business Partner – R&D; (PAN India)

Location: Corporate Office (with quarterly travel to plant locations across India)

Department: Human Resources

Role Summary:

We are looking for a dynamic and strategic HR Business Partner to support the Research & Development (R&D;) function across multiple corporate and plant locations in India. The ideal candidate will serve as a trusted advisor to R&D; leaders and employees, driving critical HR initiatives such as recruitment, talent development, workforce planning, compensation, and employee engagement—specifically tailored for technical teams.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic HR Partnership

- Collaborate with R&D; leadership to align HR strategies with business goals.

- Serve as the single point of contact for all R&D; HR matters across locations.

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

- Lead end-to-end recruitment for all R&D; roles across levels.

- Design and execute strategies to attract high-quality technical talent.

- Ensure timely closure of positions and effective workforce planning.

Training & Development

- Identify skill gaps and coordinate technical and behavioural training programs.

- Partner with L&D; to implement tailored learning initiatives and IDPs (Individual Development Plans) for key R&D; talent.

Succession Planning & Talent Reviews

- Develop and drive succession planning for critical R&D; roles.





- Conduct regular talent reviews to build a future-ready workforce.

- Promote internal mobility and leadership development.

Compensation & Benefits

- Collaborate with the Compensation & Advantages team on benchmarking, salary fitment, and retention planning.

- Support salary reviews, recognition programs, and special cases.

Employee Engagement & Culture

- Plan and execute R&D-specific; town halls, feedback forums, and engagement events.

- Champion inclusion, wellbeing, and a strong team culture across R&D; units.

Employee Relations & Exit Management

- Manage employee grievances, performance discussions, and disciplinary processes.

- Ensure smooth offboarding and conduct structured exit interviews for continuous feedback.

Key Skills & Competencies:

- Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills

- High emotional intelligence and empathy

- Analytical thinking with a data-driven approach

- Excellent communication and presentation abilities

- In-depth understanding of HR practices, labour laws, and industrial relations

Qualification & Experience:

- MBA in HR / PGDHRM from a reputed institute

- 4–6 years of experience in HR, preferably supporting technical/engineering teams

- Prior experience in manufacturing or R&D; environments is preferred

- Willingness to travel 30–40% across plant locations

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