HR Business Partner (m/f/d)

About the role

We are looking for an experienced and proactive HR Business Partner (HRBP) to lead the end-to-end HR function for a new factory set-up. This role will be instrumental in laying the HR foundation, implementing systems and processes, and driving people strategies aligned with business objectives

Your Responsibilities

Pre-Commissioning Phase

• Partner with leadership and project teams to define workforce planning for the new plant
• Drive end-to-end recruitment for factory roles across functions (production, quality, maintenance, etc.)
• Facilitate compliance and statutory registrations related to labour laws for factory operations
• Set up HR systems, SOPs, and policies tailored to a manufacturing setup
• Lead onboarding, induction, and engagement plans for early hi

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Post-Commissioning Phase

• Act as the key HR point of contact for factory employees and plant leadership
• Drive talent management, performance appraisal, and succession planning initiatives
• Manage employee relations, grievance redressal, and disciplinary procedures in line with labor laws
• Lead training & development efforts focused on shopfloor capability building
• Monitor time, attendance, and leave systems integrated with payroll
• Coordinate with external agencies for contract labour management (if applicable

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Essential Skills

• 8 to 12 years of HR experience, with at least 3+ years in a plant/factory HRBP role
• Proven track record in greenfield factory set-up or plant HR operations
• Strong understanding of labor laws, statutory compliance, and IR (Industrial Relations)
• Ability to work cross-functionally and manage stakeholders at multiple levels
• Hands-on experience in HR operations, systems, and digital tools
• MBA/MSW in HR or equivalent from a reputed institution
• Proficiency in English and Tamil languages

Your Profile

• Leadership & Stakeholder Management
• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Compliance & IR Handling
• Communication & Influence
• Adaptability in fast-paced environments

What we offer

• A dynamic high-tech company combined with financial soundness and world-class investors
• Join an interdisciplinary, international team in a collaborative work environment
• Lots of development opportunities in the context of our continued growth
• Challenging tasks and impactful projects alongside experts that enable professional and personal growth