HR Business Partner | Chennai, India

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Chennai; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Ltd. in Chennai seeks an experienced HR Business Partner to serve as a strategic partner to senior leaders, translating business goals into HR initiatives that boost performance and employee engagement.

You will lead talent management, workforce planning, and change programs, coach managers, and ensure compliant, values-driven HR practices across the organization. This role requires 5–8 years in HRBP roles, strong communication, and proficiency in HRIS and data analytics; a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher in HR/Business; Master’s preferred.
• 5–8+ years in HRBP or equivalent; tech/engineering background preferred.
• Proven track record partnering with senior leaders; strategic HR delivery.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leadership to translate business goals into HR strategies.
• Provide guidance on talent management, compensation, ER, and performance management.
• Lead and implement HR programs ensuring alignment with values and regulatory requirements.
• Drive workforce planning, talent acquisition, retention and succession planning.
• Coach managers on HR best practices and organizational development.
• Analyze HR data to identify trends and improve business outcomes.
• Resolve complex employee relations issues and ensure fair policy application.
• Support organizational transformations and effective internal communication.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition and Compensation to deliver integrated HR solutions.

Skills

HR Strategy

Stakeholder management

Employee relations

Change management

Analytical skills

HRIS

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

HRIS

MS Office

Job description

Mission Statement

As an HR Business Partners Experienced Professional, you will be a strategic partner to business leaders, providing HR expertise and solutions that drive organizational performance and employee engagement within HITACHI ENERGY TECHNOLOGY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED.

Job Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leadership to understand business objectives and translate them into HR strategies and initiatives.
• Provide expert guidance and support on a wide range of HR matters, including talent management, organizational development, compensation, employee relations, and performance management.
• Lead and support the implementation of HR programs and policies, ensuring alignment with company values and legal requirements.
• Drive workforce planning initiatives, including talent acquisition, retention, and succession planning.
• Coach and advise managers on HR best practices, fostering a culture of high performance and employee development.
• Analyze HR data and metrics to identify trends, diagnose issues, and propose solutions that improve HR effectiveness and business outcomes.
• Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues, ensuring fair and consistent application of company policies.
• Act as a change agent, supporting organizational transformations and promoting effective communication.
• Collaborate with other HR functions (e.g., Talent Acquisition, Compensation & Benefits) to deliver integrated HR solutions.
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
• Living Hitachi Energy's core values safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for yourcolleagues and the business.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5-8 years of progressive HR experience, with a significant portion in an HR Business Partner role, preferably within a technology or engineering environment.
• Proven track record of partnering with senior business leaders and delivering strategic HR solutions.
• Deep understanding of HR principles, practices, and employment laws.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with experience using HR metrics to drive decisions.
• Ability to influence and build strong relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Experience in managing change and supporting organizational development initiatives.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite.

We are a global leader in electrification, powering the electricity era to meet the energy demands of today, and the next 25 years. As the energy arm of Hitachi Group, over three billion people depend on our pioneering, mission-critical technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century of innovation, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time: driving the evolution of the world's energy system to ensure abundant, secure, affordable, and sustainable power for today's generation and the next.

With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we are the grid ecosystem partner across the utility, industry, data center, and transportation sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 56,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $20 billion USD.