HR Business Partner - South

Job Description

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Job Title: HR Business Partner – South

Godrej Agrovet

Hyderabad

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Job Title: HR Business Partner – South

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time

Function: Human Resources                      

Business: Godrej Agrovet 

Location: Hyderabad

About Godrej Industries Group: 

GIG 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. 

 https://www.godrejindustries.com/

About Godrej Agrovet:

Godrej Agrovet Limited (GAVL) is a diversified, Research & Development focused agri-business Company dedicated to improving the productivity of Indian farmers by innovating products and services that sustainably increase crop and livestock yields. GAVL holds leading market positions in the different businesses it operates - Animal Feed, Crop Protection, Oil Palm, Dairy, Poultry and Processed Foods. GAVL has a pan India presence with sales of over a million tons annually of high-quality animal feed and cutting- edge nutrition products for cattle, poultry, aqua feed and specialty feed. Our teams have worked closely with Indian farmers to develop large Oil Palm Plantations which is helping in bridging the demand and supply gap of edible oil in India. In the crop protection segment, the company meets the niche requirement of farmers through innovative agrochemical offerings. GAVL through its subsidiary Astec Life Sciences Limited, is also a business-to-business (B2B) focused bulk manufacturer of fungicides & herbicides. In Dairy and Poultry and Processed Foods, the company operates through its subsidiaries Creamline Dairy Products Limited and Godrej Tyson Foods Limited. Apart from this, GAVL also has a joint venture with the ACI group of Bangladesh for animal feed business in Bangladesh.

For more information on the Company, please log on to www.godrejagrovet.com 

About the Role:

We are seeking a high-energy, strategic HR Business Partner (South) to join our HR team at Godrej Agrovet. This role will work closely with business leaders in the Southern region to align HR strategies with organizational goals, drive employee engagement, and foster a culture of inclusion and high performance. The ideal candidate is people-focused, results-driven, and capable of partnering with senior leadership while staying grounded in regional employee needs.

Roles & Responsibilities:

1. Strategic HR Partnership

• Collaborate with business leaders to understand regional and organizational goals and align HR strategies accordingly.
• Provide strategic insights and recommendations to influence key business decisions.
• Support organizational change initiatives and drive alignment of HR practices with business transformation.

2. Talent Acquisition & Recruitment

• Drive end-to-end recruitment activities – including manpower planning, sourcing, screening, interviewing, and selection.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to define role requirements and hiring timelines.
• Implement sourcing strategies to attract top talent for critical and niche roles.
• Ensure a seamless, positive candidate experience across all touchpoints.
• Oversee onboarding and induction programs to drive early engagement.

3. Talent Management & Development

• Identify talent gaps and succession risks; build strong internal pipelines.
• Support capability development and continuous learning opportunities.
• Guide managers in developing high-potential employees and team members.

4. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)

• Drive inclusive hiring practices and increase workforce diversity across all levels.
• Partner with leaders to embed inclusive thinking into daily business and decision-making.
• Champion internal DEI campaigns and facilitate awareness sessions.

5. Employee Engagement & Culture

• Develop and execute engagement plans that foster employee satisfaction and productivity.
• Promote well-being, recognition, and culture-building programs.
• Travel to market locations at least once a month to engage with employees, address concerns, and provide on-ground HR support.

6. Employee Relations & Conflict Resolution

• Serve as a trusted advisor on employee issues, conflict resolution, and policy interpretation.
• Manage grievances with fairness and ensure compliance with internal and external protocols.
• Promote an open-door culture and ensure employee voices are heard.

7. Operational Excellence & Compliance

• Manage the full employee life cycle: hiring, onboarding, performance, development, and exit.
• Ensure adherence to timelines, quality standards, and best practices in HR processes.
• Provide training and support to junior HR team members.
• Ensure compliance with all labor laws, company policies, and industry standards.
• Conduct regular audits and support external/internal compliance processes.

8. Cost Optimization & Productivity

• Collaborate with business teams to improve workforce productivity and efficiency.
• Partner with leadership to monitor and control HR-related costs while maintaining service quality.
• Support initiatives that improve manpower planning, role clarity, and performance effectiveness.

9. Data-Driven HR Decision Making

• Use HR data to drive insights and influence decisions around attrition, performance, and workforce planning.
• Share regular dashboards with leadership and flag key trends.

Key Skills: 

• High energy, ownership mindset, and a bias for action.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Proven ability to build trust and credibility across all levels of the organization.
• Fluent in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint for reporting and presentations.
• Deep understanding of statutory compliance and HR policies.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Willingness to travel monthly within the South region to engage employees on the ground.

Educational Qualification:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

Experience:

• 6+ years of experience in a progressive HR role, ideally in a business partnering capacity.
• Proven experience in recruitment, talent development, and employee engagement.
• Experience working with senior leadership teams and managing stakeholder expectations.
• Proficiency in Telugu is preferred to effectively engage with regional employees and leadership.

Be an equal parent

Maternity support, including paid leave ahead of statutory guidelines, and flexible work options on return

Paternity support, including paid leave

New mothers can bring a caregiver and children under a year old, on work travel

Adoption support; gender neutral and based on the primary caregiver, with paid leave options

No place for discrimination at Godrej

Gender-neutral anti-harassment policy

Same sex partner benefits at par with married spouses

Gender transition support

We are selfish about your wellness

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

Uncapped sick leave

Mental wellness and self-care programmes, resources and counselling

Celebrating wins, the Godrej Way

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

Performance-based earning opportunities

https://www.godrejcareers.com/benefits/

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. It’s 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 recognise 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.

If this sounds like a role for you, apply now!

We look forward to meeting you.