Senior HR Manager - IMEA

Brown-Forman Australia Pty. Ltd.; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equitable pay structures

Premium employee experience

Range of premium benefits

Job summary

A leading spirits company is seeking an HR Manager in Gurugram to serve as a strategic partner in managing HR processes. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in global organizations, a strong ability to coach employees, and a thorough understanding of performance management. This role offers opportunities for personal and professional growth within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of relevant experience preferred.
• Experience in global/matrix organizations.
• Ability to provide coaching and counsel.
• Knowledge of employment and labor laws.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an HR Business Partner to leadership.
• Manage HR processes across teams.
• Support performance management activities.
• Promote a positive employee relations environment.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws.

Skills

Coaching

Employee Relations

Performance Management

Talent Acquisition

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in business or related field

MBA degree preferred

Job description

Overview

We believe great people build great brands. And we know there is Nothing Better in the Market than a career at Brown-Forman. Being a part of Brown-Forman means you will grow both personally and professionally. You will have the opportunity to solve problems, seize opportunities, and generate bold ideas. You will belong to a place where teamwork matters and where you are encouraged to bring your best self to work.

Quote from Hiring Manager

This is an exceptional opportunity to experience Brown-Forman’s unique culture as an HR Manager across various countries. You will be able to manage human resources processes in an international company, get to know our unique brands, and have the opportunity to be in constant communication with a global team.

Meaningful Work From Day One

Serve as an influential and strategic HR Business Partner to the business leaders and teams. Manage the day-to-day HR processes across assigned teams and functions. Facilitate the execution of business strategies through people and organizational development. Ensure the business goals, objectives and initiatives are supported by executing HR strategies, policies, and procedures. Promotes a shared understanding of organizational values, operating principles, and cultural change imperatives. Manages HR related projects as assigned.

What You Can Expect

Leadership Coaching/Organizational Development

As part of the leadership team, serve as a thought partner and act as a trusted advisor to assigned teams on all things related to organization and talent development, change leadership, coaching, learning and development.

Provide direction and support for daily HR management processes, enabling the execution of people and business strategies through organizational development, and driving a culture of engagement, performance, and continuous improvement.

Develop creative strategies, problem solving options based on evaluation of needs and clear deliverables and timelines.

Employee Coaching, Development and Training

Partner with leaders and employees to support people development strategies/plans, coach employees, performance management, training, etc.

Lead the organization in the appropriate assessment of talent linked to key positions in the organization.

Coach and develop talent to ensure we have ready, capable leaders. Support development plans broadly that are customized to individuals at all levels to ensure a pipeline of talent, and readiness for roles.

Employee Relations

Manages the employee relations function by utilizing prior knowledge and experience in HR coaching and counseling for employee relations, conflict resolution and organizational development.

Engage regularly with assigned teams to create a positive and productive employee relations environment while providing feedback for proactive intervention and resolution of people-related concerns. Encourage diversity of thought and leverage the capabilities of all people.

Ensure uniform and equitable application of organizational policies and procedures including investigation and resolution of employee issues, if applicable.

Performance Management

Supports functional and site performance management activities, overseeing and monitoring the employee development plan process; providing counsel to managers and employees on the performance management process including: coordinating and overseeing the implementation of employee performance plans; and, managing the process to a mutually-beneficial end for all involved.

Provide direction and support on the process to ensure robust conversations occur between managers and employees regarding performance, including honest and accurate feedback, and the process in place to facilitate goal alignment, rating decisions, merit and bonus decisions.

Talent Acquisition

Partner with Talent Acquisition to manage the business’ recruitment and acquisition efforts and ensure the process runs smoothly to build the best and most capable, diverse workforce.

Supervise progress/process in order to ensure coverage for employee and worker vacancies.

Work closely with hiring managers on offers and onboarding/integration process for new hires.

HR Compliance & Operations

Ensure compliance with all federal, state and local employment laws and regulations.

Maintain accurate employee records and leverage technology to optimize HR processes.

Develop and update HR policies and procedures as needed.

What You Bring to the Table

Bachelor's Degree in business or related field (MBA degree with 12+ years preferred) or equivalent relevant experience

Have experience in global/matrix organizations and business partnering across multiple countries

Demonstrated ability to provide coaching and counsel on sensitive employee, leader, and organization issues

Demonstrated knowledge of applicable employment and labor laws

Demonstrated ability to communicate and facilitate discussions and/or training in one-on-one and group settings

High degree of personal credibility stemming from the person’s ability to be objective, confidential, exercise integrity, and sound judgment

Demonstrated interest and willingness to engage with the organization at all levels – giving of expertise, sharing frameworks for success, and opportunities to work with and through issues, plans and projects

Excellent collaboration, relationship, communication, coaching, and influencing skills

What Makes You Unique

PHR or SPHR Certification

Intermediate knowledge of multiple languages is an advantage, though not a requirement for this role.

Who We Are

We believe great people build great brands. And we know there is Nothing Better in the Market than a career at Brown-Forman. Being a part of Brown-Forman means you will grow both personally and professionally. You will have the opportunity to solve problems, seize opportunities, and generate bold ideas. You will belong to a place where teamwork matters and where you are encouraged to bring your best self to work.

What We Offer

Total Rewards at Brown-Forman is designed to engage our people to ensure sustainable and profitable growth for generations to come. As a premium spirits company, we offer equitable pay structures for individual and company performance alongside a premium employee experience. We offer a range of premium benefits that reflect our company values and meet the needs of our diverse workforce.

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