Human Resources Business Partner

JOB DESCRIPTION

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Godrej Agrovet Limited

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

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Job Title:
HRBP & CoE

Job Type:
Permanent, Full-time

Function:
Human Resources

Business:
Godrej Agrovet Limited

Location:
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

About Godrej Industries Limited and Associate Companies (GILAC)

GILAC is a holding company of the Godrej Group. We have significant interests in consumer goods, real estate, agriculture, chemicals, and financial services through our subsidiary and associate companies, across 18 countries.

About Godrej Agrovet Limited (GAVL)

Godrej Agrovet At Godrej Agrovet, a food and agriculture conglomerate, we are dedicated to improving the productivity of Indian farmers by innovating products and services that sustainably increase crop and livestock yields.

Key responsibilities

HRBP

• Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders, providing strategic HR support and guidance.
• Understand business challenges and deliver HR solutions that drive business outcomes.
• Support workforce planning, employee engagement, and performance management efforts.
• Implement people strategies that support business growth, culture, and talent development.
• Manage employee relations issues, ensuring they are handled in a timely and effective manner.

CoE

• Coordinate with GAVL CoE team to execute CoE initiatives and coordination with Regional HRs
• Lead the design, development, and execution of learning & capability initiatives aligned with business needs.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify skill gaps and development opportunities across the business.
• Drive the implementation of leadership development programs, employee upskilling, and cross-functional learning initiatives.
• Monitor the effectiveness of learning programs and continuously improve offerings to meet evolving business needs.
• Lead talent management strategies including talent identification, succession planning, and career development.
• Support business leaders in identifying high-potential employees and creating development plans for talent retention and advancement.
• Drive diversity and inclusion initiatives that contribute to a strong and inclusive workplace culture.
• Facilitate talent review processes and provide insights on organizational capability.
• Lead and execute HR projects related to business transformation, process improvement, and HR capability building.
• Partner with the HR team on key initiatives such as HR systems implementation, data analytics, and change management projects.
• Monitor project progress and ensure milestones are achieved on time and within budget.
• Provide thought leadership on best practices in HR operations and drive continuous improvement.

Education:

• MBA – Human Resources

Experience:

• Proven experience of 5 -7 years as HRBP and CoE. Experience in Agri industry, FMCG and related industries preferred.

Skills:

• Proven ability to partner with senior leaders and drive strategic HR initiatives.
• Experience in managing HR projects and leading Centers of Excellence (CoE) in learning and talent management.
• Strong knowledge of HR processes, talent management frameworks, and learning methodologies.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with competing priorities.

Travel:

• 5 - 7 days travel in a month

What's in it for you?

Be an equal parent

Childcare benefits for the birthing parent, commissioning parent (in case of surrogacy) or adoptive parent, and their partners

• 6 months of paid leave for primary caregivers, flexible work options on return for primary caregivers
• 2 months paid leave for secondary caregivers
• Caregiver travel for primary caregivers to bring a caregiver and children under a year old, on work travel

Coverage for childbirth and fertility treatment

No place for discrimination at Godrej

Gender-neutral anti-harassment policy

Same sex partner benefits at par with married spouses

Coverage for gender reassignment surgery and hormone replacement therapy

Community partnerships and advocacy

Persons with Disability (PwD) care

We are selfish about your wellness

Comprehensive health insurance plans, as well as accident coverage for you and your family, with top-up options

Elder care for those who might need to extend support to senior family members

Preventative healthcare support

Outpatient Department (OPD) coverage, including vaccinations, dental, vision, etc.

Uncapped sick leave

Flexible work options, including remote working and part-time work

Mental wellness and self-care programmes, resources and counselling

Celebrating wins, the Godrej Way

Structured recognition platforms for individual, team and business-level achievements

Digital and offline instant recognition platforms

An inclusive Godrej

Before you go, there is something important we want to highlight. There is no place for discrimination at Godrej. Diversity is the philosophy of who we are as a company. And has been for over a century. It's not just in our DNA and nice to do. Being more diverse - especially having our team members reflect the diversity of our businesses and communities - helps us innovate better and grow faster. We hope this resonates with you.

We take pride in being an equal opportunities employer. We recognize merit and encourage diversity. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination on the basis of nationality, race, colour, religion, caste, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, or marital status and ensure equal opportunities for all our team members.

If this sounds like a role for you, apply now

We look forward to meeting you.