Specialist - HRBP

About AGRATAS

Agratas is a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Sons. We design, develop and manufacture high-quality, high-performance, sustainable batteries applied to multiple use cases in the mobility and energy sectors, to match our customers’ requirements.

Agratas is a scale-up business with a start-up mentality, driven by our pursuit of green growth and technological progress.

We develop next-generation battery technologies at our state-of-the-art R&D Innovation Hubs in India and the UK.

Job Summary:

The Assistant Manager – HRBP plays a pivotal role in aligning business objectives with employees and management within designated departments. This role acts as a strategic partner to the business, ensuring the effective delivery of HR services, fostering a high-performance culture, and driving employee engagement and compliance across the plant.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary HR point of contact for the assigned department/team.
• Ensure smooth execution of HR processes including onboarding, confirmation, transfers, and exits.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HRIS data for all workforce categories (FTE, FTC, shopfloor, contract).
• Facilitate induction and orientation programs for new joiners.
• Monitor probation and confirmation processes, ensuring timely feedback and documentation.
• Support career progression, internal mobility, and succession planning initiatives.
• Collaborate with the Employee Engagement Specialist to drive engagement initiatives.
• Conduct skip-level meetings, pulse surveys, and feedback sessions.
• Address employee grievances and escalate complex issues to DGM-HRBP.
• Coordinate goal-setting, mid-year reviews, and annual appraisals for the assigned team.
• Support managers in conducting performance conversations and managing underperformance.
• Ensure timely closure of performance documentation and calibration processes.
• Ensure adherence to labor laws, company policies, and code of conduct.
• Monitor contractor workforce practices in collaboration with vendor management teams.
• Conduct audits and checks to ensure compliance in attendance, leave, and wage practices.
• Prepare and share periodic HR dashboards and reports (e.g., attrition, headcount, engagement scores).
• Analyze trends and provide insights to DGM-HRBP for strategic decision-making.
• Maintain MIS for HR operations and workforce metrics.
• Identify training needs in collaboration with line managers and L&D team.
• Coordinate functional and behavioral training programs for the assigned team.
• Track training effectiveness and participation across workforce categories.
• Support IR initiatives and maintain harmonious relations with shopfloor employees.
• Participate in welfare committee meetings and grievance redressal forums.
• Ensure visibility and approachability on the shopfloor through regular interactions.
• Contribute to plant-wide HR initiatives such as DEI, digitization, and wellness programs.
• Support implementation of new HR systems, policies, and change management efforts.
• Drive special projects assigned by DGM-HRBP.
• Partner with line managers, supervisors to resolve HR issues.
• Liaise with central HR teams (C&B, TA, L&D) for specialized support.
• Ensure timely communication and alignment with plant leadership.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential

• MBA in HR
• 3 to 7 years of experience in HRBP or related HR roles
• Strong understanding of HR processes, compliance, and employee engagement
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and drive initiatives independently

Desired

• Experience in manufacturing or plant HR operations
• Exposure to IR and shopfloor engagement
• Familiarity with HR systems and data analytics