People Partner - GPPL

Gujarat Pipavav Port Ltd. [APMT Pipavav]; Gujarat; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 3,500,000; Full time

Job summary

APM Terminals Gujarat Pipavav (GPPL) is seeking a People Partner to align people strategies with business objectives at Pipavav, Gujarat. The role is onsite full-time and requires partnering with senior leaders to shape the people agenda in a dynamic port operations environment.

You will manage end-to-end recruitment, onboarding, performance processes, engagement initiatives, and people analytics, while guiding leaders on organization design and budgeting.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of experience in HR Business Partner roles in a multicultural, international environment.
• Fluent in English, Hindi, and Gujarati.
• Discretion with confidential information.
• Strong analytical skills to extract, compile and analyse data.
• Collaborative work style and teamwork mindset.
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation abilities.
• Problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment at all levels with policy adherence from sourcing to final offer.
• Manage onboarding of external candidates from induction onwards.
• Collaborate with leaders to improve employee experience via onboarding and post-hire check-ins.
• Drive performance management processes and ensure appraisals align with policy.
• Lead engagement surveys with action planning and follow-ups with leaders.
• Support leaders in managing performance cases and provide guidance on people matters.
• Advise on team design, job leveling, and organizational shape to fit business needs.
• Own people analytics and payroll-related processes in coordination with regional teams.
• Oversee exit and offboarding processes for separating employees.
• Ensure data-driven conversations with leaders and support budgeting/forecasting in People.
• Coordinate with People Operations on monthly payroll.
• Collaborate with regional EEO and participate in process improvements and audits.

Skills

HRBP

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

English fluency

Negotiation

Job description

Join APM Terminals Gujarat Pipavav (GPPL) as a People Partner!

Role: People Partner

Location: Pipavav, Gujarat (This role is based full-time in Pipavav (Onsite))

APM Terminals is one of the world's leading port and terminal operators, connecting global trade through safe, efficient, and sustainable logistics solutions.

At APM Terminals Gujarat Pipavav (GPPL), you'll have the opportunity to partner closely with business leaders, shape the people agenda, and support a dynamic operational environment at one of India's key gateway ports.

We are seeking a progressive, inclusive, and people-focused talent to align people strategies with business objectives at APM Terminals, Pipavav. You need to work closely with the senior leaders and create collaborative & consultative relationships with them to drive business success.

At APM Terminals, we are deeply committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where every individual feels respected, heard, and empowered to grow.

Key Responsibilities

Manage Resourcing Process

• Manage end-to-end recruitment at all levels with TAA lead within the Terminal ensuring panel strength and a fair/equitable process is adhered to in accordance with policy – Sourcing, assessment, pre-selection, final selection, offer.
• Manage the onboarding of all external candidates from induction planning onwards.
• Partners with leaders to enhance employee experience through the development and execution of onboarding and/or, post-hire interviews, and check-ins with employees.

Drive People Process

• Drive consistent and high-quality objective setting and performance review processes to achieve improved levels of performance.
• Ensure performance appraisals are completed in accordance with policy and assists managers and supervisors in their preparation whenever required.
• Drive engagement survey with action planning and follow-ups with leaders.
• Support leaders in managing people performance cases and recommend action plans.
• Act as a sparring partner and build strong relationships with supported leaders and their teams, providing sparing and advice on people matters.
• Advise leaders on team org. design to ensure fit with business needs, including role design, job levelling, and organization shape.
• Own People Analytics / people VMS in an entity and address the improvement areas with the leaders and local management in cooperation with terminal / function People team.
• Manage exit and offboarding process for separating employees.
• Ensure conversations with leaders and PBPs are data-driven; Support People budgeting and forecasting process, as relevant.
• Work with People Operations Specialist to drive the monthly payroll.
• Work effectively with the entire regional EEO on day-to-day delivery of people processes as well as to resolve complex cases.
• Proactively evaluate, advise on, and ensure updates are made to local People policies, procedures, documents; actively participate in People processes improvement projects and People audits.

Manage Compensation and Benefits

• Closely coordinate with Regional EEO and partner with wider People community on support needed to run an efficient annual People cycle
• Coordinate and support the entire salary and pay for performance review in close cooperation with the Head of HR.
• Influence reward decisions effectively, ensuring compliance with the Global Rewards approach and fairness & consistency of decision making. Co-ordinate the salary review & bonus allocation process for the relevant teams, taking accountability for ensuring that decisions are accurately captured and processed.
• Work with leaders on corporate/COE driven initiatives and rewards & recognition programs.

Scope & Reporting

Reports to: Head of HR – Pipavav

Indirect Reports: Regional EEO

Stakeholder Engagement

Internal:

• Global & Regional People Function Team
• Pipavav Terminal Leadership
• Terminal employees

External:

• Auditors
• External candidates

Qualifications & Experience

• 6-8 years of experience in HR Business Partner, preferably in a multicultural, international, fast moving matrix organizational environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence, negotiate, and build trust at all levels.
• Fluent in English, Hindi, and Gujarati
• Must be able to handle confidential company and employee information with complete discretion.
• Must have strong analytical skills, including the ability to extract, compile and analyse data.
• Requires strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Requires a collaborative work style, fostering cooperation and teamwork.
• Problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to balance business priorities with employee welfare.