People Advisory Partner

Matthey; Panvel; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Matthey in India seeks a People Advisory Partner (Marathi language is a must) to provide second-line HR advisory support to managers on employee relations and people management, while locally executing organizational change initiatives.

The role focuses on embedding enterprise priorities, managing risks, and equipping managers to lead teams through transition in a matrixed, global organisation; located in Taloja, with a strong emphasis on Marathi language fluency.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of local employment law and HR practices
• Experience in HR advisory or employee relations role
• Demonstrated experience implementing organisational change at local level
• Case management experience in a global, matrixed organisation
• Clear communicator, able to simplify complexity and reinforce change messages

Responsibilities

• Lead the local implementation of people change initiatives (e.g. organisational design changes, performance frameworks, engagement programmes)
• Partner with managers to ensure change plans are understood, cascaded, and embedded
• Manage complex ER cases (disciplinary, grievance, performance, absence, capability)
• Provide structured advice to managers on policy interpretation and application
• Escalate high-risk or precedent-setting cases to Regional/Country Advisory Lead
• Ensure case handling and change delivery are consistent, compliant, and well-documented
• Act as the bridge between enterprise frameworks and local execution, ensuring joined-up delivery with Business Partners, COEs, and People Operations

Job description

Vacancy: People Advisory Partner (Marathi Language is a must)

Location: Taloja, India

Job Family: People and Comms

As the People Advisory Partner, you will be responsible in providing second line HR advisory support to managers on employee relations and people management, while also owning the local execution of organizational change initiatives.

Your goal / purpose will be to ensure that enterprise and sector / practice group people priorities are embedded effectively, risks are managed, and managers are equipped to lead their teams through transition.

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Your responsibilities:

• Lead the local implementation of people change initiatives (e.g. organisational design changes, performance frameworks, engagement programmes).
• Partner with managers to ensure change plans are understood, cascaded, and embedded.
• Manage complex ER cases (disciplinary, grievance, performance, absence, capability).
• Provide structured advice to managers on policy interpretation and application.
• Escalate highrisk or precedentsetting cases to Regional/Country Advisory Lead.
• Ensure case handling and change delivery are consistent, compliant, and welldocumented.
• Act as the bridge between enterprise frameworks and local execution, ensuring joinedup delivery with Business Partners, COEs, and People Operations.

Requirements for the role:

• Strong knowledge of local employment law and HR practices
• Experience in HR advisory or employee relations role
• Demonstrated experience in implementing organisational change at local level
• Case management experience and experience in a global, matrixed organisation
• Clear communicator, able to simplify complexity and reinforce change messages

How you will be rewarded:

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including bonus, excellent pension contributions.

At JM, an inclusive culture is integral to our values and ambitions for the future. We are committed to ensuring that everyone can bring their full self to work and thrive in their career.

Welcoming everyone to JM, regardless of their unique characteristics, experiences or thoughts, allows us to bring many different voices and experiences together to tackle the world's biggest challenges. Being truly inclusive means that all colleagues feel valued for their differences, views and contributions, and feel a sense of belonging at JM.

Johnson Matthey is open for discussion on part time, job share and flexible working patterns.

For any queries or should you have any accessibility requirements, please contact [e-mail] who will work with you to implement suitable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All conversations are treated in the strictest of confidence and we would appreciate your feedback to ensure we can provide an accessible and enjoyable recruitment process.

Closing date for applications: This job advertisement will be posted for a minimum of 2 weeks; early application is advised.

Johnson Matthey Plc is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.

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Johnson Matthey Plc is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.