People Partner

About the Role

As a People Partner based in Mumbai, you will act as a trusted advisor and strategic HR partner to managers and employees across multiple business units. You’ll play a pivotal role in aligning HR practices with business goals, driving engagement, supporting workforce development, and delivering exceptional employee experiences. You will support the full employee lifecycle, enhance our operational efficiency, and ensure policy compliance, while bringing HR programs to life in line with global guidelines. This role reports to the Head – People & Organization, India and works closely with the broader international HR community within Husqvarna Group.

Main Responsibilities:

Strategic HR Partnership & Business Support

• Serve as the go-to partner for managers and employees on all people matters—offering coaching, solutions, and day-to-day HR support.
• Support workforce planning, organizational changes, and implementation of HR strategies aligned with business needs.
• Promote a culture of performance, continuous feedback, and professional growth.

Employee Lifecycle Management

• Oversee operational HR processes from hire to retire, including onboarding, offboarding, performance reviews, and contract administration.
• Support employee engagement initiatives and act as an advocate for employee well-being and inclusion.
• Manage and continuously improve processes, including coordination with external vendors.

HR Systems & Data Management

• Serve as a subject matter expert and local contact for Workday, supporting employee and manager queries.
• Maintain and update HR data and documentation, including the employee handbook, HR intranet (SharePoint), and employee records.
• Generate HR reports, metrics, and dashboards for local and global stakeholders.

Policy Implementation & Compliance

• Localize and implement international HR policies and procedures in compliance with Indian labor law.
• Assist in maintaining compliance with company policies, labor regulations, and audit requirements.
• Work collaboratively with Group HR teams to roll out new initiatives and ensure consistency across markets.

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Partner with hiring managers to support recruitment for local roles.
• Manage or support hiring processes in collaboration with various stakeholders.
• Oversee onboarding processes to ensure new employees feel welcomed, informed, and engaged from day one.

Communication & Culture

• Prepare internal HR communications, newsletters, and updates to support transparency and team connection.
• Act as a culture ambassador and help drive initiatives that foster employee engagement and positive workplace culture.

Payroll & Merit increase Support

• Support team in the annual merit increase and variable pay cycle by validating inputs.
• Assist in drafting or updating payroll-related policies (e.g., bonus eligibility, final settlement norms).

Education, Experience, Qualifications:

Graduate or Post Graduate from recognized university, with minimum 10 years’ experience as a People Partner or HR Generalist

Team Player, excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams and cultures

Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment

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