HR Business Partner

HR Business Partner (HRBP)

Saint-Gobain, Chennai

Job Description:

Position Overview

Saint-Gobain is seeking for a Human Resource – Business Partner, whereyou will be a trusted advisor to business leaders and employees, driving people strategy aligned with INDEC 4.0's growth and transformation agenda. You will partner closely with managers to build organizational capability, foster a performance-driven culture, and enable talent development. This role requires a balance of strategic thinking, hands-on execution, and the ability to influence across all levels of the organization.

The ideal candidate will be part of INDEC4.0, the Global Competency Center for Saint-Gobain, serving all Industry 4.0 initiatives for over 1100 factories worldwide. Indec 4.0 is a strong team of 300+ members dedicated to advancing manufacturing processes through cutting-edge technologies. This position offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, where you will play a crucial role in advancing our mission. We invite you to join us at a pivotal moment in our growth journey as we strive to enhance our technological capabilities and develop impactful solutions that empower our team and drive our organization forward.

Job SummaryWe are seeking a dynamic HR Business Partner (HRBP) to join Saint-Gobain INDEC 4.0. This role will act as a trusted advisor to business leaders and employees, driving people strategy aligned with our growth and transformation agenda. The HRBP will be responsible for enabling a high-performance culture, managing talent and organizational development, and ensuring seamless HR operations. The ideal candidate will bring strong business acumen, stakeholder management skills, and hands-on HR expertise to support a rapidly scaling digital innovation environment.Key Responsibilities

1. Business Partnership

2. Act as the primary HR point of contact for business leaders and employees.

3. Understand business priorities and translate them into HR solutions that drive performance and engagement.

4. Partner with leadership teams on organization design, workforce planning, and change management.

5. Talent & Performance Management

6. Lead the Performance Management cycle, ensuring goal alignment, feedback culture, and talent differentiation.

7. Partner with managers to identify high-potential talent and design career development plans.
8. Support succession planning for critical roles.

3. Employee Engagement & Culture

• Drive initiatives that strengthen employee engagement, well-being, and retention.
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within the organization.
• Foster a culture aligned with Saint-Gobain's values of Trust, Empowerment, and Collaboration.

4. HR Operations & Policy

• Provide guidance on employee relations, disciplinary actions, and policy interpretation.
• Ensure compliance with local labor laws and Saint-Gobain's HR standards.
• Partner with COEs (Compensation, Learning, Talent Acquisition) for smooth execution of HR programs.

5. Change & Transformation

• Partner with business leaders on digital transformation initiatives, ensuring organizational readiness and capability building.
• Lead HR projects related to scaling digital practices, and innovation culture.

Desired Skills and Competencies

• Strong business acumen with the ability to link people strategies to business outcomes.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Strong grounding in HR domains: Talent Management, Performance, Organization Development, Employee Relations.
• Problem-solving mindset with hands-on execution capability.
• Strong communication, coaching, and facilitation skills.

Qualifications and Skills

• MBA/PGDM in HR or related specialization.
• 6-10 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 4–5 years in an HRBP or strategic HR role.
• Prior experience in digital/technology, or engineering organizations preferred.
• Exposure to transformation-driven and high-growth environments is an added advantage.

About Saint-Gobain

Saint-Gobain is a global leader in the design, production, and distribution of materials and solutions that are key ingredients in the wellbeing of each of us and the future of all. We are committed to continuous innovation, sustainable development, and creating a positive impact on the world.