Job Purpose & Summary:
The HRBP for India and SW Asia acts as the trusted advisor and HR business partner to the Sub-region and Functional Leadership to define and deliver on the people agenda, which includes talent acquisition, development, organizational design & employee engagement initiatives, working closely with the global HR functional teams, to ensure the achievement of global and regional business objectives. The role also ensures efficient & professional delivery of HR services through partnering with regional/country management & functional leaders to develop, communicate and coordinate the successful implementation of prioritized company and/or global HR initiatives that support the business strategies of FMC in these markets.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop trusted relationships with business and functional leadership teams to proactively support business needs and drive a people agenda that enables the successful achievement of business results.
- Partner with the relevant global HRBPs and AskHR / HR Operations team in the APAC region to proactively and successfully deliver strategic and operational HR solutions and services for the respective client groups based primarily in India.
- Lead and drive HR processes, programs, and action plans related to implementing global HR initiatives, as well as potential new business or growth initiatives.
- Lead the design and implementation of changes for India, including, but not limited to, workforce planning, organizational design and development, and reorganization.
- Effectively deliver and manage HR processes related to talent management, performance management, and leadership development based on global frameworks.
- Analyze trends across each market to define action plans related to the attraction, retention, and development of key talents in line with the global talent management framework.
- Research, develop, and implement new or updated HR offerings, policies, and procedures by working closely with the Head of HR APAC, global HR COEs, business, and functional leaders, and teams across India.
- Lead and manage employee relations matters to ensure compliance with local labor regulations.
- Lead or participate in global or regional projects as assigned.
Role Requirements:
- 10 + years of progressive HR leadership experience in environments that value excellence and drive high standards, with some experience in managing teams in a matrix structure.
- Robust working knowledge of applicable employment laws, regulations, and business practices in India.
- Strengths in compensation and benefits, talent management, business partnering, and performance management; some experience in organization design and change management would be advantageous.
- An entrepreneurial mindset; energized by the change agenda.
- Execution- oriented with strong project management, problem- solving, analytical, and communication skills.
- Critical thinking skills balanced with strong emotional intelligence to align and integrate disparate programs, embracing a global approach while taking a practical yet creative stance towards country deliverables.
- Demonstrates confidence and courage to appropriately challenge assumptions and the ability to successfully manage competing priorities.
- Maintains a high level of professionalism to push through on solutions while sustaining relationships at all organizational levels.
- Strong learning orientation and work ethic – curious and a continuous learner with a good say/do ratio and high integrity.
- Versatile and aspires to broader and higher impact roles.
- Infrequent travel in India and the APAC region may be required.