Human Resource Senior Manager

Designation - Senior Manager Human Resource for Saint-Gobain Research India

Years of Experience: 15+ years in HR business partnering roles.

Reporting Manager: Head Human Resource for SGRI, INDEC 4.0 & Regional IT

Location: Chennai - IIT - Madras Research Center

Job Responsibilities

1. HR Strategy & Business Alignment

• Lead organizational design and succession planning with senior leadership to enable scalable growth aligned with SGs strategic goals.
• Collaborate with business leaders to understand operational challenges and design HR interventions accordingly.
• Align HR policies, frameworks, and initiatives with business needs to foster a high-performance culture.
• Proactively drive workforce planning to ensure the right talent is available at the right time.
• Lead transformation initiatives including change management and organizational restructuring.
• Design and facilitate interventions to enhance organizational effectiveness and employee engagement.
• Act as a strategic partner to the Director of R&D and R&D Leadership team, aligning HR strategies with long-term business goals.
• Provide insights on HR trends, including talent management, organizational development, and regulatory changes.

2. Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

• Define and drive talent acquisition strategy for leadership and critical roles.
• Partner with business leaders to design competency-based hiring frameworks.
• Strengthen employer branding initiatives to attract top talent.
• Implement innovative sourcing strategies leveraging digital tools and analytics.
• Review and approve compensation offers for senior hires.
• Conduct interviews for M13 level and above.
• Drive DEI initiatives in hiring and talent development.
• Lead retention and development of high-potential and critical talent.

3. Employee Relations & Engagement

• Act as the primary point of contact for business leaders on people-related matters.
• Provide guidance to HRBPs and act as an escalation point for complex ER cases.
• Oversee employee satisfaction surveys and implement feedback-based action plans.
• Foster a culture of transparency, trust, and collaboration.
• Act as trusted advisor to Group Head of HR, Director of R&D, and aligned R&D leaders.
• Champion employee well-being, recognition, mental health, and work-life balance initiatives.
• Promote open communication across all levels to strengthen trust and collaboration.
• Reinforce a values-driven culture aligned with SGs purpose and values.

4. Performance Management & Talent Development

• Drive the performance management framework ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Support leaders in goal-setting, regular feedback, and appraisals.
• Design career frameworks and international rotation programs to develop high-potential talent.
• Create tailored training programs for leadership and employee development.
• Implement recognition programs that reward high performance and innovation.

5. Compensation & Benefits

• Ensure competitive, market-aligned compensation structures to attract and retain talent.
• Partner with Total Rewards team to design and manage performance-linked incentive plans.
• Conduct compensation modelling for annual revisions, promotions, and bonuses.
• Ensure adherence to compensation regulations and maintain internal equity.
• Enhance benefits programs to improve engagement and retention.

6. HR Policies & Compliance

• Establish and enforce HR policies compliant with statutory requirements and corporate governance.
• Ensure adherence to code of conduct, workplace ethics, and safety standards.
• Conduct HR audits and mitigate compliance risks.
• Stay updated on labor laws and ensure organizational compliance.
• Standardize HR processes across units for consistency.
• Benchmark best practices to strengthen HR frameworks.

7. HR Analytics & Reporting

• Manage and analyze HR data to track workforce trends, performance, and engagement.
• Provide leadership with insights through dashboards and reports.
• Monitor key metrics (attrition, productivity, cost per hire) for decision-making.
• Leverage HR tech and automation to streamline processes.
• Ensure HR dashboards are accurate and aligned with business goals.

8. HR Team Management

• Set clear goals, provide coaching, and ensure accountability in the HR team.
• Align HR team strategy with business priorities and translate them into actionable plans.
• Design optimal team structures including hiring, succession planning, and resource allocation.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration and knowledge sharing.
• Promote an inclusive and innovative HR team culture.
• Support HR-wide transformation programs to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: MBA in HR / Business Management or equivalent postgraduate qualification in HR.
• Hands-on experience in talent management, employee engagement, and HR compliance.
• Strong knowledge of labor laws, HR policies, and people management best practices.