HR Business Partner - Dog Food Business

Job Title: HR Business Partner Dog food

Location: Mumbai (Corporate Office)

Work Days & Hours: Monday to Saturday, 9:30 AM 6:30 PM (1st, 2nd & 4th Saturday off)

Reporting To: Business CEO CPD and functionally to CHRO

Role Summary:

The HR Business Partner will act as a strategic advisor to the Consumer Products Division leadership, aligning people strategy with business objectives. The role requires a balance of strategic partnering and plant-level HR execution, ensuring talent management, compliance, and engagement initiatives are effectively implemented across corporate and manufacturing locations.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Business Partnering:

- Collaborate with Business CEO, CHRO, and senior leadership to translate business goals into actionable HR strategies.

- Lead workforce planning, organizational design, and manpower budgeting to support growth and operational efficiency.

- Provide advisory support on talent management, succession planning, and leadership development.

Plant-Level HR & Compliance:

- Partner with plant HR teams to ensure consistent execution of HR policies, statutory compliance, and employee engagement programs.

- Conduct periodic plant visits to oversee compliance audits, grievance handling, and disciplinary case management.

- Drive uniformity in HR processes across corporate and plant locations.

Talent & Performance Management:

- Oversee end-to-end recruitment for corporate and plant roles within agreed timelines.

- Manage performance review cycles, feedback processes, and capability-building initiatives.

- Evaluate and implement training programs to meet business skill requirements.

HR Operations & Analytics:

- Utilize HRMS platforms, dashboards, and analytics to track key HR metrics and provide data-driven insights to leadership.

- Prepare and present HR MIS reports for leadership review.

- Ensure accurate and timely HR documentation and reporting.

Employee Engagement & Culture:

- Design and implement engagement programs to enhance employee morale and retention.

- Lead recognition and reward initiatives aligned with company culture.

- Foster a positive work environment through proactive communication and conflict resolution.

Team Structure & Span of Control:

- Directly manage a small corporate HR team and provide functional guidance to plant HR managers.

- Act as the central liaison between corporate leadership and plant HR teams.

Candidate Profile:

- Total Experience: 10 to 15 years, with at least 5 to 7 years in an HRBP role within manufacturing/FMCG/consumer products.

- Education: MBA/PGDM in HR or equivalent.

- Technical Skills: Proficiency in HRMS platforms, Excel, HR dashboards, and analytics tools.

- Behavioral Skills: Strong interpersonal skills, business acumen, problem-solving ability, and stakeholder management.

Other Details to Capture from Candidate:

- Current CTC / Expected CTC

- Age

- Notice Period

- Current Location & Willingness to Work in Colaba (MonSat)

- Reason for Change / Reason for Leaving Last Role

- Current Reporting Manager & Frequency of Leadership Interaction

- Examples of Translating Business Goals into HR Initiatives

- Experience in Workforce Planning & Org Design

- Performance Management Approach

- Tools & Platforms Used

- Compliance Management Across Plants

- Experience in Disciplinary Cases & Policy Governance