POSITION SUMMARY The HR Business Partner will be the strategic HR partner to the leadership team of the Construction Chemicals division for a large Cement Manufacturing company. The role advises the division head and top management on people matters, shapes the people agenda in line with business goals, and ensures HR processes work effectively across the sales, marketing, technical, manufacturing and supply chain functions. We are looking for a credible, commercially minded HR qualified who can influence senior leaders and deliver results in a growing, field-driven business.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Partnership with Top Management

- Act as a trusted advisor to the division head and senior leadership team on organisation design, talent, performance, engagement, culture and employee relations
- Translate business plans and growth targets into workforce plans, structures, role clarity and capability needs
- Bring people data and insights (attrition, productivity, cost per head, engagement) to leadership reviews and recommend action
- Support leadership in change management, restructuring and new market or product launches from the people side

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

- Partner with the business to plan manpower and drive hiring for sales, technical services, R&D;, marketing and plant roles
- Work with the corporate HR and talent acquisition teams and external partners to build a strong pipeline for critical and niche roles
- Own selection quality, offer management, onboarding and early-tenure retention

Performance & Talent Management

- Drive the annual performance management cycle, goal setting (including sales and field KRAs),



calibration and feedback
- Identify high potentials, build succession and development plans for key roles
- Partner with Learning & Development on capability building for sales, technical and leadership teams

Compensation, Rewards & Incentives

- Support salary reviews, benchmarking and grade structures in line with company policy
- Work with Sales leadership on incentive and variable-pay schemes and their administration
- Ensure internal equity and compliance with the company's compensation framework

Employee Engagement, Culture & Retention

- Build engagement initiatives for a geographically spread field and office workforce; run regular connects with employees across levels
- Track attrition, conduct exit interviews, analyse causes and drive retention actions, particularly for the sales and technical teams
- Reinforce company values, culture and ethical conduct across the division

Employee Relations, Policy & Compliance

- Handle employee grievances, disciplinary matters and investigations fairly, consistently and in line with policy
- Ensure adherence to labour laws and statutory requirements applicable to the division, in coordination with corporate HR and legal
- Interpret and implement HR policies; recommend improvements to keep them practical for the business





HR Operations & Analytics

- Oversee HR operations for the division: onboarding, confirmations, transfers, separations, attendance and HRIS data accuracy
- Prepare HR dashboards and MIS for management reviews
- Coordinate with payroll, finance and administration for timely, accurate execution of employee processes

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

- Strong advisory and influencing skills with senior and top management
- Sound business understanding, ideally in a sales-driven, B2B, manufacturing or building materials environment
- Excellent knowledge of HR processes: talent acquisition, performance management, compensation and benefits, employee relations and engagement
- Good understanding of Indian labour laws and statutory compliance
- Strong analytical skills; proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint and HRIS tools; ability to turn data into recommendations
- Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation and conflict-resolution skills
- Maturity, discretion and sound judgment in handling sensitive matters
- Ability to work with dispersed field teams and travel when required
- Preferred: Experience as an HRBP in cement, construction chemicals, building materials, manufacturing or a similar industry

EXPERIENCE

- 6 to 10 years of overall HR experience, with at least 3 years in an HRBP or generalist role partnering with business or functional heads
- Demonstrated experience of advising senior leadership and delivering HR initiatives across talent, performance and employee relations

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

- Post-graduate degree in Human Resources: MBA (HR), MHRM, or MSW (HR)

📌 HR Business Patner - Manufacturing Industry (Chennai)
🏢 Aniaaz Consulting
📍 Chennai