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
