Head HRBP&Admin Head

# Senior General Manager/AVP – Role: Business Partner & Administration Head **Reporting to:** CHRO ## Company Overview *Company details are not specified.* ## Job Summary The Head – HR & Administration serves as a **strategic business partner** focused on driving the people and workplace agenda across global operations. This role collaborates with business leaders to address critical people priorities, foster a high-performance culture, and oversee HR Business Partnering and Administration functions across locations. The incumbent will co-own the enterprise people strategy, strengthen organizational governance, and build scalable HR and Admin operating models to support the organization's long-term growth. ## Responsibilities - **Strategic HR Business Partnership & Talent Leadership** - Act as a trusted thought partner to the CHRO and Plant/Business Heads, shaping the multi-year people strategy across India, US, and Canada. - Deputize for the CHRO on strategic people matters when required. - Lead and develop a high-performing team of HRBPs and Admin Leads across locations, with future oversight of US & Canada HR teams. - Own the enterprise talent strategy including workforce planning, leadership pipeline, succession planning, and capability development in partnership with HR Centers of Excellence (COEs). - **Global HR Governance, Transformation & Organizational Effectiveness** - Standardize and govern core HR processes across India, US, and Canada, ensuring compliance with local regulations. - Lead organization-wide change management initiatives including stakeholder engagement, communication, capability building, and adoption tracking. - Coordinate people integration activities for acquisitions, plant transfers, and new site expansions. - Continuously review and enhance HR policies, practices, and employee experience across geographies. - **People Analytics, Compliance & Risk Management** - Build enterprise HR dashboards and workforce analytics to support CHRO and CXO decision-making. - Analyze HRMS data, engagement surveys, exit interviews, and workforce metrics to generate business insights. - Ensure HR audit readiness, governance, documentation, and compliance across all locations. - Drive compliance with applicable employment laws, statutory requirements, and regulatory standards across India, US, and Canada. - **Administration, Facilities & Operational Excellence** - Lead end-to-end administration across India operations, including facilities, security, transport, housekeeping, vendor management, and infrastructure services, while providing governance support to US & Canada locations. - Ensure compliance with statutory, factory, EHS (Environmental, Health and Safety), licensing, and administrative requirements. - Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance service quality, operational efficiency, and employee workplace experience. - Act as the primary HR & Administration liaison for Plant Heads, statutory authorities, customer audits, and external stakeholders. ## Qualifications - **Education**: Master’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business/Commerce, Psychology, or a related field; an MBA in HR is preferred. - **Experience**: Significant, progressive experience in a strategic HRBP role within manufacturing/pharma or a similarly regulated, multi-site environment, including prior exposure to global or cross-border teams (US/Canada exposure strongly preferred). - **Skills**: - Comfortable with ambiguity and adept at leading change in fast-paced, evolving, multi-site environments. - Strong executive presence and the ability to build relationships and influence CXOs, Plant Heads, and Boards, as well as shop-floor employees. - Exceptional communication, presentation, and facilitation skills, with the gravitas to represent HR in senior forums. - Proficiency in MS Office Suite and modern HR technology tools. - Willingness to travel across India, US, and Canada sites as required. ## Preferred Skills - Familiarity with modern HR technology and analytics tools. - Additional experience in change management and organizational transformation initiatives. ## Experience - Minimum experience is not specified; however, significant, progressive experience in a relevant HR role is required. ## Environment - Work environment details are not specified; however, the role involves interaction across multiple locations including India, US, and Canada. ## Salary - Salary details are not specified. ## Growth Opportunities - Opportunities for career advancement within the organization are likely, though specifics are not provided. ## Benefits - Benefits details are not specified.