HR Business Partner

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Partnering

• Develop long-term manpower strategy for shipping operations and shipbuilding yard projects.
• Plan and execute recruitment strategies for marine engineers, naval architects, yard supervisors, technical workforce, and support staff.

Shaping the work environment to influence employee behavior and managing organizational transitions.

2. Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

• Lead the complete hiring lifecycle including role structuring, sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding.
• Recruit and mobilize skilled and semi-skilled yard workforce including contract and project-based teams.
• Establish partnerships with maritime institutes, technical institutes, and ex-defense talent pools.

3. Training & Development

Conducting training needs analysis, Organizing orientation, compliance training, soft skills and leadership workshops, Partnering with external trainers when necessary

• Promote discipline, safety culture, and operational excellence.

4. Performance & Organizational Development

• Implementing performance appraisal systems
• Assisting managers with goal-setting frameworks (OKRs/KPIs)
• Documenting performance improvement plans,
• Facilitating career growth discussions and promotions

5. Compensation & Benefits:

Administering payroll, leave management, and benefits programs.

6. Administration & Facility Management

• Oversee administrative functions including yard facilities, office management, security, statutory registers, and vendor coordination.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws, maritime regulations, and industrial safety norms.
• Coordinate with local authorities and regulatory bodies as required.

7. Compliance & Governance

• Ensure adherence to labor laws, industrial safety standards, and maritime workforce regulations.
• Maintain documentation readiness for audits and inspections.

8. HR Operations & Systems

• Design and implement robust HR policies, SOPs, and MIS systems.
• Oversee employee records, compliance documentation, attendance, leave, and payroll systems.
• Digitize HR processes where feasible.

9. Industrial Relations & Workforce Discipline

• Manage employee relations across operational and yard environments.
• Handle grievance redressal, disciplinary frameworks, and conflict resolution.
• Build a culture of accountability, safety, and teamwork.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• MBA / PGDM in HR, Industrial Relations, or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 1015 years of experience in HR & Administration, preferably in shipping, shipbuilding, heavy engineering, infrastructure, or manufacturing sectors.
• Ex-Armed Forces candidates with industrial HR experience will be given preference.