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This role will be responsible for driving HR initiatives across Workforce Planning, Talent and Performance Management, and Employee Engagement, with a strong focus on enhancing organizational effectiveness, employee experience, and cultural alignment. The incumbent will work in close partnership with HR Operations, Centers of Competence (CoC), and the Talent Acquisition team to address function-specific priorities and ensure seamless HR support. Qualification: Master s degree or MBA in HR or Organizational Development (preferred) Relevant certifications such as SHRM-CP/SCP, PHR/SPHR, or CIPD are an added advantage Experience: 5-10 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 2-3 years in a business partnering or strategic HR role Demonstrated experience in workforce planning, talent management, performance management, and employee relations Experience working in a matrixed or global organization is beneficial Key Competencies: Strong business acumen and ability to align HR strategies with business objectives Proven ability to influence, coach, and build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels Sound understanding of HR policies, labor laws, and compliance requirements Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion Agility in managing change, supporting transformation initiatives, and promoting a positive culture Proficient in using HR systems, data analysis tools, and reporting platforms Manpower Planning & Budgeting (AC) Design and implement best in class organization structure & manpower plan that caters to business needs Drive annual strategic workforce planning (Resource Week) for or respective departments by liaising with business for decision on demand, critical roles, skill set required and headcount Identify key actionable from Resource Week and ensure roll out of the same Ensure timely DTBP Planning, OP and EA Planning for overall function Align roles, decision rights, processes, headcount and talent strategy to the proposed structure Manage and Track Approved Vs Actuals in respective functions, IC Data, HR Position Mgt Manage Organizational Chart for overall functions and ensure timely mappings in relevant HR systems Identify unique/ new roles that may require job evaluation, detail out role expectations and other dimensions with business Functional HR Strategy Contribute to formulation and implementation of Functional/Departmental HR strategy, while ensuring adherence to budget in order to ensure that business needs are met Undertake frequent discussions with business leaders (DRL3 to DRL4) to understand function specific challenges and priority areas Interact with employees to understand business context and ground level challenges and share insights with SHRBPs/HRBP Lead Translate business priority into key HR priority areas & provide recommendations to HR Leadership for formulating organization/function specific HR strategy Act as an advisor to business to solve for HR challenges, including structure & manpower alignment, engagement, attrition, etc., while ensuring minimal disruption to business as usual Drive employee communication, change management and ensure buy in for Leadership and Staff Recruitment Ensure appropriate Staffing at every point of time Drive resource requirements meetings for the function and align on the plan Champion position management approach in resp span Ensure Seamless Internal transfers and Job Rotations Manage and liaison with Recruitment Team for new hires compensation in line with parity of the existing team Onboarding Ensure best in class employee experience across functions Map Buddy programme across the spans Drive 0-30-60-90 day connects for overall functions Explain role - team structure, reporting structure and connect for Leaders (L4) Ensure Functional Level Orientation/Induction Program taken place for employees in respective span Learning & Development Identify and ensure fulfilment of behavioral and functional capability development needs of employees in line with business needs Identify the training needs/critical competencies basis understanding of business priorities and discussions with Department/Section Heads for Staff Advise business on critical competencies and areas of development Build awareness for programs in general business qualification, higher education, external nominations, etc. Responsible for writing IDP for top talents in Staff Ensure all employees are being given a fair chance as per the selection criteria and align the programs to the business priorities Collaborate with L&D team and manage Technical Learning Calendar based on Performance Appraisal requirements Design and manage competencies repositories for Staff Performance Management Facilitate performance driven culture by ensuring 100% Goal setting for all staff in respective functions Mid Year Review for all Hi-Po Staff Roles with respective Supervisors Facilitate performance & Compensation reviews during PPVMs within timelines for respective functions Responsible Performance & Compensation reviews OPC for respective functions Lead and Manage PIP process for employees not meeting expectations for respective functions Review of Young Talents Talent Management Drive talent management processes at the business/ functional level to ensure continuous identification and development of high-potential talent at Staff Identify the Critical Talents and Hi-Po/Hi-Perf Categories across staff based on the guidelines and hold Talent Discussions with Leadership Talent to Value assessments for staff Initiate discussions with respective Department/Functions Heads to validate successors & their readiness for all positions Ensure one to one discussions (Manager & Employee) for Critical Talents and Hi-Po/Hi-Perf on career aspirations for staff and manage queries Represent EDC, LPB data for resp span to Lead of HRBP/SHRBP Drive competency Framework for the department and competency evaluation for staff roles Other Initiatives Conduct Exit Interviews and Maintain tracker for all Staff and leadership (along with SHRBP for Leadership) Identify the need for policies, programs and actions to meet business needs. Drive departments areas of improvement along with SHRBP & Managers Drive/Facilitate and Execute the policies, programs and actions along with SHRBP for facilitating and supporting the need of Individual Employees Part of HR CFTs and ensure active participation Active use of Cash Bonus policy Run Recognition Framework programs for respective spans Employee Connects Administer and facilitate Employee connect session Present Insights to HR Leadership / Business Meetings Address employee grievance with minimal TAT Engagement Young Talents - Project reviews and placement in respective functions Drive Probation Confirmation Discussion for all staff in span DES Awareness, Survey Rollout and Action Planning
