HRBP (HR Business Partner)

HR Business Partner – PondicherryEmployee Base: ~800 employees (500 + 300)Language Requirement·         Tamil – MandatoryRole Scope·         Floor engagement·         Productivity enhancement·         Work with business leaders on people solutions·         Employee relations·         Recruitment·         Gemba Walk·         5S activities·         Performance efficiency programs·         Employee committees·         Engagement programs·         Shutdown planning·         Resolving business challenges involving people agendaMINIMUM REQUIREMENTSTotal/ Relevant Experience: 12-15 yearsBusiness Understanding:Understanding of Pharma/API business, Industry HR best practices,Statutory and other legal requirements ((Labour Codes, RegulatoryAudits, etc.)Knowledge Sound understanding, experience & expertise in managing employeelife cycle of HR. Should have managed workforce planning, Talent management andemployee engagement. Skilled in overall IR and related roles. Financial acumen of the business, products, variable cost and fixedcost, especially the employee cost. Must be aligned with the strategic planning and business planning. Knowledge on developing industrial & employee relations strategies /polices and its implementations. Compliances, negotiation, liaising andlegal handling skills Should have managed Government Officials/ Statutory officers etc.Behavioural SkillsInterpersonal relationship, communication, assertive, Listening Skills,Negotiations and Problem Solving, Influencing skills, Conflictresolution, stakeholder management, emotional maturity, Resilienceand bias for action.AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITYHeaderDefinitionIN ORDER TO, what resultsMEASUREMENT CRITERIAQuantitativeQualitative1 Strategic Business Partnering    Partner with Production and Quality heads to forecast manpower needs based onthe production pipeline. Manage the "Manpower Cost per Kg" metric Conduct regular "HR Dipsticks" and "Stay Interviews" to gauge morale andprevent the "Broken Rung" phenomenon in technical middle management Facilitate Floor engagement program for employees and contract workers (e.g.GEMBA, 5S etc.) Lead site-level DEI initiatives, such as creating infrastructure and safetyprotocols to increase female representation in QC/QA and Production2 Talent & Performance Management    Work with Site Operations Head and functional leaders to set performanceexpectation, facilitate performance support and performance feedback Drive the Annual Appraisal cycle, ensuring that KPIs are balanced betweenoutput (volume) and quality (compliance/safety). Drive performance efficiency and productivity program in partnership withOperations and Quality team. Identify High-Potential (HiPo) employees on the shop floor and createdevelopment roadmaps to move them into supervisory roles Collaborate with the L&D team to facilitate "Functional Skill-up" programs foremployees Facilitate identification of Critical roles/ talents and work on succession planningfor the roles identified at the Site3  Industrial Relations & Compliance  Spearhead the site-level implementation of the New Labour Codes, specificallycommunication to employees or workers on the changes and impacts of theirinterest. Audit and oversee the lifecycle of contract labour, ensuring 100% compliancewith PF, ESI, and Gratuity provisioning Handle domestic inquiries and grievance redressal to maintain a strike-freeenvironment Develop relationship with Union leaders and related groups to ensure/implement healthy work environment4 Culture and Employee Engagement  Promote a culture of transparency, discipline, and trust. Implement employee engagement and workplace climate improvementinitiatives. Lead employee engagement activities at Site and facilitate R&R program toimprovement employee engagement/ satisfaction score.5 Stakeholder Management    Collaborate with Plant Heads, Site HR Head, Legal, Production, and Safetyfunctions. Build relationships with local bodies, industry associations, and governmentofficials. Work with cross-functional teams across sites/ corporate function to ensurepeople agenda at Site is delivered effectively.