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HR Business Partner – Plant HR
Job Description
The HR Business Partner (HRBP) will act as a strategic and operational partner to the Plant Leadership, driving people strategies that enable productivity, quality, safety, and cost efficiency. The role focuses on building a skilled, compliant, and high-performing workforce aligned with the company’s growth ambitions in the paints and coatings industry.
Key Responsibilities
Collaborate with Plant Head and functional leaders to align HR initiatives with production and business goals
Translate organizational HR strategy into plant-level execution plans
Drive workforce productivity, cost optimization, and operational efficiency initiatives
Support change management initiatives (automation, process improvements, expansion projects)
Plan and manage manpower requirements (permanent and contract workforce)
Manage onboarding programs to accelerate operational readiness
Implement induction programs for new hires
Lead end-to-end recruitment for plant roles (operators, technicians, quality, maintenance etc.)
Ensure timely hiring aligned with production schedules and capacity expansion
Build talent pipelines for critical and technical roles.
Drive goal setting and performance management processes across plant teams
Align KPIs with production targets, quality standards, and safety metrics
Partner with line managers to improve team productivity and accountability
Support performance improvement plans and capability enhancement
Identify skill gaps and implement structured training programs
Drive technical capability development (process, quality, maintenance skills)
Ensure compliance with mandatory training (safety, operational procedures)
Promote multi-skilling and cross-functional flexibility within plant teams
Oversee onboarding, confirmation, transfers, and exit processes
Ensure accurate maintenance of employee records and HRMS systems
Manage attendance, leave, and shift scheduling in coordination with operations
Ensure smooth HR service delivery at the plant
Ensure adherence to local labor laws, factory regulations, and company policies
Maintain statutory records and support audits and inspections
Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure governance standards are met
Drive compliance awareness among employees and supervisors
Drive engagement initiatives suited to plant workforce demographics
Strengthen communication between management and employees
Support initiatives to enhance morale, retention, and workplace satisfaction
Promote company values and ethical practices on the shop floor
Professional Skills & Requirements
MBA / PGDM in Human Resources
8–12 years of HR experience with at least 4–5 years in manufacturing / plant HR
Experience in paints, chemicals, or FMCG manufacturing preferred
Strong exposure to HR operations, talent management, and compliance
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