· Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification from a reputed university; MBA from a Tier 1 institute preferred.
· Minimum 15 years of relevant post-qualification experience, preferably with present/past experience in a FMCG industry. Minimum 6-8 years in business partnering.
· Exposure to industrial relations and employee relations management will be a distinct advantage.
· Strong understanding of organizational behaviour, related theories, and practical application in a business context.
· Sound knowledge of labour legislation and its practical applicability to the role.
· Knowledge of contemporary people and organization development tools, frameworks, and practices.
· Broad HR functional experience across talent management, compensation and benefits, learning, and organization development.
· Experience in change management and transformation, with the ability to take initiative, influence stakeholders, and lead change effectively.
· Strong analytical orientation, with the ability to interpret data, derive insights, and apply a statistical lens to business and people challenges.