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 agile 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 & Perks 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 robust team culture across R&D; units.

Employee Relations & Exit Management
Manage employee grievances, performa

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