HR Solutions Partner, India

Avantor; Thane; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Avantor is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to drive the implementation of HR strategies at country level, aligning with COEs and global HR teams. The role focuses on building capable teams, stabilizing HR processes, and delivering solutions across functions in Maharashtra/Thane region.

You will partner with managers to coach, manage cross-functional communication, and support employee lifecycle activities while ensuring compliance and a positive workplace culture within a dynamic

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or above.
• 8–10 years of HRBP experience in a dynamic, matrixed multinational environment.
• Experience in establishing and improving HR systems and processes.

Responsibilities

• Drive local execution of HR strategies and programs.
• Support associates and managers, establish and administer HR policies.
• Collaborate with internal HR partners and external vendors to deliver HR solutions.
• Build relationships with works councils and other internal stakeholders.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Coaching

Communication skills

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or above

Job description

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

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

• 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