HR Solutions Partner, India

The Opportunity:

Drives the local execution of HR strategies and programs. Supports associates and managers within country and establishes and administers policies that govern the associate-employer relationship. Drives HR-related projects and processes within the location(s) supported, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities. Tackles complex and multifaceted HR challenges that require an in-depth evaluation of variables, adapting established precedents, and innovating beyond traditional approaches to craft effective solutions. Collaborates with internal stakeholders and HR partners to advise on HR strategies and initiatives, and may liaise with external vendors to ensure seamless delivery of HR solutions. Builds and strengthens relationships with works councils and other internal stakeholders, often requiring persuasive communication to explain and align HR strategies with broader organizational goals and to foster a positive workplace environment. THE OPPORTUNITY: This role is to drive the implementation of Human Resources strategies, policies, plans and initiatives at country level in coordination with COEs, global and regional HRBPs and other HR Solutions Team to ensure that the organization is equipped with highly competent and motivated human capital required to deliver the targeted business growth.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

CERTIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s Degree or above

EXPERIENCE: 8-10 years of HR Business Partnering experience in a dynamic, matrixed multinational commercial environment with experience in establishing, stabilizing and improving HR systems and processes

THOSE NECESSARY TO PERFORM THE JOB COMPETENTLY:

Ability to work with managers at all levels, provide insight and coaching in a matrix organization

Ability to manage cross-function and country communication and handle conflicts properly

Good communication and interpersonal skill, flexible and people-oriented ability to get along with diverse personalities

Good data management skills, make data-driven decisions

Self-motivated, hard-working and good team spirit

Excellent sense of accountability, mature, honest and trust-worthy

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

HOW YOU WILL THRIVE AND CREATE AN IMPACT:

Build organization capability by leading or supporting organizational change initiatives at local level and overseeing changes in management efforts and effectiveness within the country

Plan and execute organization effectiveness initiatives and strategic workforce planning through budgeting process, HCs and personnel costs tracking, etc.

Partner with TA and Total Rewards Team on hiring efforts and compensation & benefits benchmarking in alignment with company policy

Strengthen talent capability through talent review, succession planning, development, training and coaching

Drive a performance culture and develop a high-performance workforce through closely monitoring the goal setting, performance check-in, year-end performance review and performance improvement plans

Improve sense of belongings among associates through frequent communications, engagement survey and action planning, engagement activities, CSR activities, DEIB program implementation and ACT activity coordination, etc.

Facilitate local on-boarding of new associates and offboarding of exit associates to ensure business continuity and associate experience

Utilize data from People Metrics to identify specific areas of focus in the country in partnership with global and regional HRBPs, SSC and Payroll team and execute the action plan

Lead efforts to update and implement policies in the country in coordination with Global and Regional HRBPs and COE team

Employee Relations management in partnership with Legal and new MyHR services. Lead investigations and stakeholder comms connected to cases

Execute global HR strategies, priorities, projects and initiatives in the country, e.g. HR Transformation, Career Framework, etc.

Other duties as assigned by the manager

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• The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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