Role Purpose
The HR Business Partner (HRBP) will act as a strategic and operational partner to the Management team at our client's plant, driving people strategies that enable productivity, quality, safety, and cost efficiency. The role focuses on building a skilled, compliant, and high-performing workforce aligned with the company's growth ambitions in the paints and coatings industry.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic HR Business Partnering
Collaborate with Country Head and functional leaders to align HR initiatives with production and business goals
Translate organizational HR strategy into plant-level execution plans
Drive workforce productivity, cost optimization, and operational efficiency initiatives
Support change management initiatives (automation, process improvements, expansion projects)
Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning
Plan and manage manpower requirements (permanent and contract workforce)
Manage onboarding programs to accelerate operational readiness
Implement induction programs for new hires
Lead end-to-end recruitment for plant roles (operators, technicians, quality, maintenance etc.)
Ensure timely hiring aligned with production schedules and capacity expansion
Build talent pipelines for critical and technical roles.
Performance Management & Productivity
Drive goal setting and performance management processes across plant teams
Align KPIs with production targets, quality standards, and safety metrics
Partner with line managers to improve team productivity and accountability
Support performance improvement plans and capability enhancement
HR Operations & Employee Lifecycle Management
Oversee onboarding, confirmation, transfers, and exit processes
Ensure accurate maintenance of employee records and HRMS systems
Manage attendance, leave, and shift scheduling in coordination with operations
Ensure smooth HR service delivery at the plant
Compliance & Governance
Ensure adherence to local labor laws, factory regulations, and company policies
Maintain statutory records and support audits and inspections
Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure governance standards are met
Drive compliance awareness among employees and supervisors
Employee Engagement & Culture Building
Drive engagement initiatives suited to plant workforce demographics
Strengthen communication between management and employees
Support initiatives to enhance morale, retention, and workplace satisfaction
Promote company values and ethical practices on the shop floor
Qualifications & Experience
MBA / PGDM in Human Resources
8 years of HR experience in manufacturing / plant HR set up.
Experience in paints, chemicals, or FMCG manufacturing preferred
Strong exposure to HR operations, talent management, and compliance
Key Competencies
Strong business and operational understanding
Data-driven decision-making and analytical mindset (excellent skills in MS Excel mandatory)
Execution excellence and attention to detail
Problem-solving and process improvement orientation
Behavioral Attributes
Hands-on, proactive, and solution-oriented
High ownership and accountability
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced plant environment
Additional Requirements
Willingness to be based at plant location
Flexibility to align with plant working hours and production cycles
Familiarity with ERP/HRMS systems