Head of HRBP Life Science India

Head of HRBP Life Science India

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic HR Leadership

• Partner with senior business leaders to understand business requirements and develop HR strategies that drive business outcomes.
• Translate business goals into sector-specific HR initiatives that support growth and business transformation.
• Provide insights and influence senior management decisions to foster sustainable business growth and ensure the right HR strategies are implemented to support business goals.

2. Stakeholder Management

• Ensure alignment between the HR function and critical internal stakeholder groups, both within the matrix organization and externally.
• Act as the main point of contact for business leaders and managers regarding HR solutions that contribute to business success.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure HR strategies and initiatives are integrated effectively with other business functions.

3. Team Leadership

• Lead, empower, and inspire a team of HR Business Partners (HRBPs) to meet business targets and ensure effective implementation of people strategies.
• Drive the adoption of a new HR organizational model, including self-services and shared services, ensuring management accountability.
• Build and maintain an effective HR structure to manage business complexity and support the strategic HR journey of the organization.
• Champion HR transformation efforts, fostering a high-performance culture within the HR team and across the business.

4. Talent Management

• Lead workforce planning, talent acquisition, succession planning, and leadership development aligned with business and talent strategy.
• Ensure the development of a robust talent pipeline, with a focus on diversity and inclusion, particularly for business-critical positions.
• Collaborate with Learning & Development (L&D) to create training and development programs that foster continuous learning and enhance talent capabilities.

5. Operational HR Support

• Implement and oversee employee-centric programs related to onboarding, engagement, compensation and benefits, performance management, and labor/employee relations.
• Provide comprehensive HR support for all employee lifecycle solutions in collaboration with Market Solutions Partners, ensuring seamless operations.
• Ensure legal compliance and adherence to HR policies, procedures, and regulations across all HR functions.

6. Change Management

• Guide business leaders through organizational change and cultural transformation efforts, ensuring business success and continuity.
• Lead and drive the execution of organization transformation projects to meet business goals and adapt to market changes.
• Support leadership during change management initiatives, ensuring smooth transitions and minimal disruption.

7. Data-Driven Decision Making

• Leverage data analytics and people insights to monitor business performance, opportunities, and risks.
• Use multiple data sources to inform people decisions and strategies, helping the business anticipate and respond to challenges.
• Apply state-of-the-art HR practices, technology, and forward-thinking methodologies to enhance employee experience and organizational effectiveness.

Qualifications & Experience

Education

• Business and/or HR-related professional qualification.

Experience

• 15+ years of experience

  in HR with proven success as an HRBP in strategic business and HR responsibilities.
• Experience in the

  Healthcare & Life Science

  sector is highly preferred.
• Leadership experience in a matrix organization, with demonstrated success in influencing and adapting to diverse cultures.
• Proven track record of implementing

  global people strategies

  and advising senior leaders on strategic HR decisions.
• Demonstrated ability to manage business growth while aligning HR strategies to business needs.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent communication skills

  with the ability to consult, engage, and influence senior business leaders.

• Analytical and data-driven

  with the ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights and high-impact people strategies.
• Strong

  business acumen

  and a hands-on mentality with the ability to align HR deliverables to business requirements.
• Ability to manage complex HR initiatives with a

  strategic focus

  while being detail-oriented in execution.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and mentoring capabilities to drive HR and business success.

• Cultural adaptability

  and experience working in diverse and complex business environments.
• Strong understanding of

  legal compliance

  and regulatory requirements in HR.