Sr. HR Business Partner

About General Mills

We make foodthe world loves: 100 brands. In 100 countries. Across six continents.

How we make our food is as important as the food we make. Our values are baked into our legacy and continue to accelerate

us into the future as an innovative force for good. General Mills was founded in 1866 when Cadwallader Washburn boldly bought the largest flour mill west of the Mississippi. That pioneering spirit lives on today through our leadership team who upholds a vision of relentless innovation while being a force for good. For more details check out

General Mills India Center (GIC) is our global capability center in Mumbai that works as an extension of our global organization delivering business value, service excellence and growth, while standing for good for our planet and people.

With our team of 2400+ professionals, we deliver superior value across the areas of Supply chain (SC) , Digital & Technology (D&T) Innovation, Technology & Quality (ITQ), Consumer and Market Intelligence (CMI), Sales Strategy & Intelligence (SSI) , Global Shared Services (GSS) , Finance Shared Services (FSS) and Human Resources Shared Services (HRSS).For more details check out

We advocate for advancing equity and inclusion to create more equitable workplaces and a better tomorrow.

Job Overview

Function Overview

Human Resources focuses on inspiring our talent and teams to drive winning performance. Through exceptional HR practices, support and tools, we enable our employees to maximize their full potential and develop world-class capabilities. Human Resources supports the business to build agile organizations while driving employee engagement. HR is aligned around three areas of practice: HR Operations, Centers of Expertise (CoE), and Business HR

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Purpose of the role

This Human Resources Business Partner role is responsible for leading the deployment of key HR initiatives for dedicated client groups within the General Mills India Center. HR Business partners at the GIC:

• Drive Business Results, with a focus on helping business leaders deliver function-led priorities
• Provide Thought Leadership, staying current on industry best practices, embracing and leading change, challenging the status quo and considering innovative solutions
• Grow our Culture, through talent development and high employee engagement by connecting directly with employees
• Act as a Trusted Advisor, by coaching leaders at all levels with confidence and credibility

This role partners wit h local and global key stakeholders to bring functional talent strategies to life at the GIC. The role reports to Head HRBP.

Role Responsibilities

• Dedicated HR Business Partner support for assigned functional groups within Sales, CMI, Digital & Technology, Supply Chain & Innovation, Technology & Quality(ITQ) function at the GIC
• Partners with Function leaders to establish strategic local talent priorities for the business & oversee its delivery
• Leads annual performance management processes.
• Responsible for local talent management and workforce planning for assigned functional groups identifies talent pipeline needs, supports the development of succession plans, and ensures the ongoing development of key function talent, critical talent retention plan
• Provides HR project support for business-based needs and supports key projects / initiatives within the GIC HR team, as assigned (e.g. employee engagement, compensation, process improvements)
• Partners with recruitment team for developing plans for strategic talent hiring
• Drives organizational effectiveness goals, supports change management initiatives, consults on organization structure
• Ensures adherence to global, regional and local HR processes and standards
• Fosters function-based team effectiveness, through facilitation support and coaching
• Partners with clients, local Employee Relations team and global teams to resolve ER issues

Must - have technical skills and experiences

• Master's degree in HR or related field
• At least 10-12 years of relevant experience, out of which minimum 5 years in HR Business Partnering role
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills with a focus on attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong customer service focus & influencing skills
• Strong technical skills with proficiency in Microsoft based applications and a willingness to learn other systems as needed
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and critical thinking skills - ability to prepare and analyse reports, translate data into recommendations and take appropriate action to achieve desired business results
• Ability to lead and manage projects independently
• Understanding of Information Technology industry

Good to have aspects

• Understanding of CPG industry
• Working experience in GCCs
• External networks