Dow is looking for an HR Partner Leader to deliver strategic human resources leadership and operational support across the India region. In this critical role, you will partner with the India Leadership Team, guide the India HR Partner Organization, and collaborate with global HR teams to support the India Capability Center. You will drive HR initiatives aligned with Dow's global goals, cultural standards, and the new Indian Labor Code.
What You'll Do
- Develop and implement HR strategies that support business objectives and cultivate a high-performance culture.
- Establish short-term and long-term HR priorities for India, aligning with labor legislation changes and maintaining cost competitiveness.
- Serve as a trusted advisor for leaders and managers on leadership development, organizational design, workforce planning, and employee relations.
- Ensure HR processes are cost-effective, efficient, and aligned to global programs and policy standards.
- Conduct external benchmarking with other capability centers in India to align market practices and retain competitiveness.
- Lead initiatives to improve employee engagement, wellbeing, and retention.
- Ensure Dow’s Ethics and Compliance Policies are fully embedded and understood.
- Support and facilitate organizational change aligned with Transfer to Outperform Behaviors and current structures.
- Ensure HR policies and practices comply with local employment laws and global standards, reducing risk.
- Set key performance indicators (KPIs) specific to India people priorities.
- Oversee development programs, succession planning, and leadership development for key talent pools.
What We're Looking For
- Master’s degree or MBA in HR, Finance, Computer Science, or a similar field.
- At least 10 years of HR experience spread across different disciplines within HR in a multinational company.
- Minimum of 3 years in a leadership role.
- Demonstrated success in strategic HR management with strong drive in Change Management Skills.
- Strong knowledge of Indian labor laws and employment regulations, or a willingness to learn.
- Exceptional stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills.
- Capability to operate successfully in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.
- Demonstrates strong financial acumen.
- Ability to communicate clearly in English, both verbally and in writing.
Nice to Have
- Professional project management and changing skills and certification is an asset.
Team & Environment
This role is part of the EMEAI regional HR Leadership Team and the Country Leadership Team. You will report to the EMEAI HR Director.
Benefits & Compensation
- Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity.
- Benefits and programs for physical, mental, financial, and social well-being.
- Competitive retirement program.
- Employee stock purchase programs (availability varies).
- Student Debt Retirement Savings Match Program (U.S. only).
- Robust medical and life insurance packages.
- Travel insurance (available in certain countries/locations).
- Training and mentoring opportunities.
- Workplace culture empowering role-based flexibility.
- Competitive yearly vacation allowance.
- Paid time off for new parents (birthing and non-birthing, including adoptive and foster parents).
- Paid time off to care for sick or injured family members.
- Paid time off for volunteering and Employee Resource Group (ERG) participation.
- Wellbeing Portal for all Dow employees.
- On-site fitness facilities (availability varies).
- Employee discounts for online shopping, cinema tickets, gym memberships, and more.
- Transportation allowance (availability varies).
- Meal subsidiaries/vouchers (availability varies).
- Carbon-neutral transportation incentives e.g. bike to work (availability varies).
Work Mode
This is a hybrid position based in Mumbai, India.
As part of our dedication to inclusion, Dow is committed to equal opportunities in employment. We encourage every employee to bring their whole self to work each day to not only deliver more value, but also have a more fulfilling career.
