Human Resources Business Partner

HR Business Partner India (IC Role)

Job Overview

At Ecolab, you will partner with business leaders to drive people strategy and deliver end-to-end HR support across the employee lifecycle. As an HR Business Partner, you will play a critical role in enabling business growth through effective talent management, strong employee relations, and robust HR process execution.

This is an individual contributor role reporting to the HR Director India, supporting multiple business units.

Whats in it For You

• Opportunity to act as a trusted advisor to business leaders
• Exposure to end-to-end HR lifecycle management across diverse functions
• Work in a high-impact, global organisation with strong compliance and governance standards
• Opportunity to drive HR transformation and employee experience initiatives

What You Will Do

• Partner with business leaders to plan and execute HR strategies aligned with organisational goals
• Manage end-to-end employee lifecycle processes (selection, onboarding, development, engagement, and exits)
• Drive labour relations and employee engagement initiatives, ensuring a positive work environment
• Provide guidance on compensation, benefits, and performance management practices
• Support talent development, training, and succession planning initiatives
• Ensure compliance with equal employment, affirmative action, and statutory regulations
• Maintain and oversee HR records, reporting, and employee services delivery
• Collaborate with leadership to develop and implement HR policies and programmes aligned with corporate frameworks
• Drive HR analytics and reporting, including use of tools like Workday and Excel
• Influence stakeholders through strong communication, problem-solving, and business acumen

Position Details

• Role Type: Individual Contributor
• Reporting To: HR Director India
• Scope: Multiple Business Units / Lines of Business

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, or related field
• 10+ years of experience in an HR Business Partner / Generalist role
• Experience in managing end-to-end HR lifecycle processes
• Strong understanding of employee relations and HR governance
• Working knowledge of HR systems (preferably Workday)
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in an MNC environment within manufacturing or industrial sector
• Strong executive presence with effective communication and presentation skills
• Proven ability in stakeholder management and influencing leadership decisions
• Demonstrated problem-solving mindset and can-do attitude
• Strong analytical capability and ability to convert data into business insights