Manager / HR Business Partner, ECO India
BASF
Objectives of the Position
• This role is responsible to align business objectives with employee and management in ECO India.
• The position will serve as a consultant to the management team in ECO India on all HR related matters and is responsible in; designing HR actions/ideas/rollouts, overseeing successful implementation of these rollouts and spearheading people engagement measures in the unit.
• The HRBP role will also serve as a point of contact to all ECO India employees and will be a communication bridge between them and country HR contacts.
Main Areas of Responsibilities and Key Activities
• Act as HR advisor and consultant, sharing insights, to coach and challenge the leadership team in India, on critical HR topics. Build and maintain a relationship as trusted strategic HR partner with key stakeholders locally.
• To handle HR projects from end to end, which includes but not limited to, supporting critical or key talent acquisition topics, talent forums / development, leadership development other critical roles in India, employee engagement and leading performance evaluation topics
• Proactively identify organization needs and provide appropriate HR solutions to support the unit strategy. Work closely with other ECO HRBPs in the region as well as local country HR partners across Asia Pacific to implement solutions from the global HR framework and, if applicable, develop customized HR solutions for the team.
• Provide advice on organization design, restructuring and cultural change. Steer HR project management and execute specific measures and support related communication.
• Support all Strategic HR Operation topics: acquisitions, site expansion, new site planning, manpower planning and subsequent efforts that follow through a planning process.
• Ensure high performing culture by supporting the unit’s leadership team on performance management discussion/calibration and annual salary review. Foster employee engagement/motivation by promoting recognition in the unit (based on regional framework or, if applicable, unit specific), monitor effectiveness
• Perform effective HR analytics by analyzing relevant parameters (e.g. Recruiting KPIs/staffing situation, demographics, attrition and all other HR related parameters) and proactively identify issues, highlight implications and derive actions if needed. Provide data driven insights for business decisions.
• Act as a consultant between BU and GB Hub for topics related to recruitment, compensation & benefits, learning & development, mobility, permanent transfer and data management for ECO India.
- Lead, mentor and coach a team of Site HRBPs based at Mangalore as well as being responsible for their performance and development.
Job Requirements (minimum requirement to carry out the work)
Education
▪ Masters / Degree in Human Resources Management / Development or a related discipline in Social Science.
▪ Minimum 10 years of professional HR experience in a multinational company environment
▪ Proven record of driving organizational development, cultural change and talent development. Technical & Professional Knowledge
▪ Ability to make rational decisions in difficult situations with little input from others
▪ Excellent interpersonal communication skills, organizational and cultural awareness.
▪ Strong business and analytical affinity and acumen, experience working with senior management and ability to operate and influence with impact in a matrix environment.
▪ Entrepreneurial and customer focus with strong drive to successfully steer HR solutions in the region.
▪ Flexible to travel when business needs and projects require.