GM - HR Business Partner
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Role Overview
The HR Business Partner partners with assigned business and functional leaders to drive the people agenda for their respective business units.
The role translates HR strategy into business-focused people interventions that enhance talent quality, employee experience, workforce effectiveness, and business performance while ensuring achievement of key workforce and organisational metrics.
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GM - HR Business Partner
Ahmedabad, Gujarat, IN
Vodafone Idea Limited is an Aditya Birla Group and Vodafone Group partnership. It is India’s leading telecom service provider. The Company provides pan India Voice and Data services across 2G, 3G and 4G platform. With the large spectrum portfolio to support the growing demand for data and voice, the company is committed to deliver delightful customer experiences and contribute towards creating a truly ‘Digital India’ by enabling millions of citizens to connect and build a better tomorrow. The Company is developing infrastructure to introduce newer and smarter technologies, making both retail and enterprise customers future ready with innovative offerings, conveniently accessible through an ecosystem of digital channels as well as extensive on-ground presence. The Company is listed on National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) in India.
We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. At VIL, we know that diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to a collaborative, inclusive environment that encourages authenticity and fosters a sense of belonging. We strive for everyone to feel valued, connected and empowered to reach their potential and contribute their best.
VIL's goal is to build and maintain a workforce that is diverse in experience and background but uniform in reflecting our Values of Passion, Boldness, Trust, Speed and Digital. Consequently, our recruiting efforts are directed towards attracting and retaining best and brightest talents. Our endeavour is to be First Choice for prospective employees.
VIL ensures equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, colour, religion, creed, age, sex, sex stereotype, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy, veteran or military service status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
VIL is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce.
Job Purpose
The HR Business Partner partners with assigned business and functional leaders to drive the people agenda for their respective business units. The role translates HR strategy into business-focused people interventions that enhance talent quality, employee experience, workforce effectiveness, and business performance while ensuring achievement of key workforce and organisational metrics.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive talent management initiatives to enhance talent quality, bench strength, internal mobility, and career progression within assigned business units.
- Manage employee retention through proactive identification of attrition risks and implementation of targeted engagement and retention interventions for critical talent segments.
- Drive diversity, equity & inclusion initiatives, including gender balance actions, to improve workforce representation, inclusivity, and employee engagement.
- Govern the performance management process, including performance reviews, development planning, and performance improvement interventions, ensuring effective and compliant execution.
- Support workforce planning, organisation effectiveness, manpower management, onboarding, employee transitions, and exit management activities to enhance workforce stability and employee experience.
- Execute HR programmes and business-specific people initiatives, ensuring delivery against defined objectives, timelines, and success measures.
- Collaborate with HR Centres of Excellence to deploy talent, learning, diversity, engagement, recognition, and capability-building initiatives within assigned business units.
- Leverage people analytics and workforce insights to identify trends, recommend interventions, and support business decisions while ensuring compliance with HR policies, governance standards, employee wellbeing initiatives, and organisational requirements.
Managerial
Lead, coach, and develop the M2 HRBP team member through effective goal setting, mentoring, and capability building.
Technical/ Functional Competencies
HR Business Partnering
Talent Management & Retention Strategies
Performance Management Systems (PMS / PEP)
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Programmes
HR Analytics & Reporting
Behavioural & Leadership Competencies
Stakeholder Management
Analytical Thinking
Customer Focus
Accountability and Ownership
Communication
Leadership Competencies
People Development
Cross-functional Leadership
Execution Discipline
Minimum Education Qualification
- MBA / PGDM — Human Resources from a tier 1/2 institution. Graduation in any discipline.
Years of working experience
Minimum 10 years total with at least 5 years in HR Business Partnering roles at circle or regional level.
Internal Stakeholders
Business / Functional Heads and Leadership Teams
HR Centres of Excellence
HR Shared Services
HRBP Peers across Functions and Geographies
Finance and Workforce Planning Teams
External Stakeholders
Recruitment and Talent Partners
Learning, Assessment, and Background Verification Vendors
Academic and Campus Institutions
HR Consulting and Workforce Solution Partners
Vodafone Idea Limited (formerly Idea Cellular Limited) An Aditya Birla Group & Vodafone partnership
About Vodafone Idea Limited
India's third-largest telecommunications service provider.
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