Regional HRBP

Godrej Agrovet; Lucknow; On-site; INR 2,400,000 - 3,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plan

Flexible work options

Remote working possible

Paid parental leave

Wellness programs

Job summary

Godrej Agrovet Limited in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India, is seeking a Regional HRBP for the Animal Nutrition Business. You will partner with business leaders to drive people strategy, ensure statutory compliance, build a high-performing workforce, and enable seamless HR operations to achieve business objectives while fostering a safe, compliant, and productive work environment.

The role covers labor compliance, contract management, liaison with government authorities, HR operations, recruitment,

Qualifications

• MBA in HR required/advantageous.
• 6–8 years of HRBP experience in agriculture, FMCG or related industries.
• Proven ability to partner with senior leaders and drive strategic HR initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Labor compliance & contract management, including audits and contractor welfare.
• Government authorities liaisoning for regulatory approvals, inspections and reports.
• Oversee HR operations and administration, attendance, payroll and policy compliance.

Skills

Stakeholder management

HR policy execution

Talent management

Change management

Education

MBA in Human Resources

Job description

Job Title: Regional HRBP (Animal Nutrition Business)

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time

Function: Human Resources

Business: Godrej Agrovet Limited

Location: Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India

About Godrej Industries Limited

GILAC is a holding company of the Godrej Group. We have significant interests in consumer goods, real estate, agriculture, chemicals, and financial services through our subsidiary and associate companies, across 18 countries.

www.godrejindustries.com

About Godrej Agrovet Limited (GAVL)

Godrej Agrovet At Godrej Agrovet, a food and agriculture conglomerate, we are dedicated to improving the productivity of Indian farmers by innovating products and services that sustainably increase crop and livestock yields.

https://www.godrejagrovet.com/

Role Purpose: Partner with business leaders to drive people strategy, ensure statutory and labour compliance, build a high-performing and engaged workforce, and enable seamless HR operations to achieve business objectives while fostering a safe, compliant, and productive work environment.

Key responsibilities

Labor Compliance & Contract Management:

• Ensure compliance with all labor laws, factory regulations, and statutory requirements.
• Handle contract labor management, including negotiations with contractors, and ensure contract workers welfare and compliance with labor laws.
• Conduct regular audits to ensure adherence to safety, health, and labor regulations.

Government Authorities Liaisoning:

• Act as the primary point of contact for liaising with government authorities and local bodies for compliance, regulatory approvals, inspections, and audits.
• Ensure timely submission of statutory reports and maintain cordial relationships with relevant authorities, including labor officers, factory inspectors, and environmental bodies.

HR Operations & Administration:

• Oversee day-to-day HR activities at the factory, ensuring smooth execution of HR processes.
• Maintain employee records, attendance, and payroll for both permanent and contract staff.
• Implement and manage HR policies, procedures, and compliance with labor laws.

Sales HR Business Partner:

• Partner with Regional Sales Heads to drive manpower planning, hiring, capability building, performance management, and talent development across the sales organisation.
• Drive sales workforce productivity through effective implementation of sales incentive programs, engagement initiatives, succession planning, and retention interventions.
• Provide HR insights through sales analytics, workforce planning, and organisation reviews to strengthen sales capability and support business growth.

Recruitment & Staffing:

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for both blue-collar and white-collar positions.
• Oversee the hiring and onboarding process for contract labor in coordination with contractors.
• Develop and implement workforce planning strategies to meet production demands.

Employee Relations & Engagement:

• Foster a positive work culture by maintaining open lines of communication between management and employees.
• Address grievances, resolve conflicts, and manage disciplinary actions in line with company policies.
• Plan and execute employee engagement activities to improve morale and productivity.

Training & Development:

• Identify training needs and organize skill development programs for employees.
• Coordinate safety and compliance training for both permanent and contract workers in collaboration with safety teams.

Performance Management:

• Implement performance evaluation processes for both blue and white-collar employees.
• Provide guidance on goal-setting, appraisals, and career development.
• Address performance issues and ensure a fair and transparent review process.

Employee Welfare & Benefits:

• Manage employee welfare programs, including health and insurance benefits.
• Ensure timely payment of wages and benefits to contract workers.
• Facilitate communication about benefits and welfare policies.

Education:

• MBA Human Resources

Experience:

• Proven experience of 6-8 years as HRBP experience in Agri industry, FMCG and related industries preferred.

Skills:

• Proven ability to partner with senior leaders and drive strategic HR initiatives.
• Experience in managing HR projects and leading Centers of Excellence (CoE) in learning and talent management.
• Strong knowledge of HR processes, talent management frameworks, and learning methodologies.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with competing priorities.

Travel:

• 7-10 days travel in a month

Whats in it for you?

Be an equal parent

Childcare benefits for the birthing parent, commissioning parent (in case of surrogacy) or adoptive parent, and their partners

• 6 months of paid leave for primary caregivers, flexible work options on return for primary caregivers
• 2 months paid leave for secondary caregivers
• Caregiver travel for primary caregivers to bring a caregiver and children under a year old, on work travel

Coverage for childbirth and fertility treatment

No place for discrimination at Godrej

Gender-neutral anti-harassment policy

Same sex partner benefits at par with married spouses

Coverage for gender reassignment surgery and hormone replacement therapy

Community partnerships and advocacy

Persons with Disability (PwD) care

We are selfish about your wellness

Comprehensive health insurance plans, as well as accident coverage for you and your family, with top-up options

Elder care for those who might need to extend support to senior family members

Preventative healthcare support

Outpatient Department (OPD) coverage, including vaccinations, dental, vision, etc.

Uncapped sick leave

Flexible work options, including remote working and part-time work

Mental wellness and self-care programmes, resources and counselling

Celebrating wins, the Godrej Way

Structured recognition platforms for individual, team and business-level achievements

Digital and offline instant recognition platforms

An inclusive Godrej

Before you go, there is something important we want to highlight. There is no place for discrimination at Godrej. Diversity is the philosophy of who we are as a company. And has been for over a century. Its not just in our DNA and nice to do. Being more diverse - especially having our team members reflect the diversity of our businesses and communities - helps us innovate better and grow faster. We hope this resonates with you.

We take pride in being an equal opportunities employer. We recognize merit and encourage diversity. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination on the basis of nationality, race, colour, religion, caste, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, or marital status and ensure equal opportunities for all our team members.

We look forward to meeting you.