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
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Collaborate with R&D; leadership to align HR strategies with business goals.
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Serve as the single point of contact for all R&D; HR matters across locations.
Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning
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Lead end-to-end recruitment for all R&D; roles across levels.
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Design and execute strategies to attract high-quality technical talent.
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Ensure timely closure of positions and effective workforce planning.
Training & Development
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Identify skill gaps and coordinate technical and behavioural training programs.
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Partner with L&D; to implement tailored learning initiatives and IDPs (Individual Development Plans) for key R&D; talent.
Succession Planning & Talent Reviews
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Develop and drive succession planning for critical R&D; roles.
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Conduct regular talent reviews to build a future-ready workforce.
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Promote internal mobility and leadership development.
Compensation & Benefits
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Collaborate with the Compensation & Perks team on benchmarking, salary fitment, and retention planning.
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Support salary reviews, recognition programs, and special cases.
Employee Engagement & Culture
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Plan and execute R&D-specific; town halls, feedback forums, and engagement events.
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Champion inclusion, wellbeing, and a strong team culture across R&D; units.