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Danone

Sep 15

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Consulting
    People, HR & Administration
  • Mumbai

Requirements

  • Proven experience in HR management, preferably in a global setting.
  • Strong understanding of local HR practices and regulations in India.
  • Experience in building employer branding campaigns and recruitment strategies.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with various teams, including Finance and third-party agencies.
  • Strategic thinker with a solution-oriented approach to challenges.
  • MBA in HR from Tier 1 (IIM, XLRI, SCMHRD, SIBM, MDI, TISS) will be preferred.
  • 6-8 years of experience as HR generalist / HRBP. HR Generalist experience with Global teams and Corporate Operations functions will be preferred.

Responsibilities

  • - Serve as the primary point of contact between global HR teams and local operations.
  • - Partner with business leaders for man-power planning & talent needs identification in line with functional goals.
  • - Build the team for Global procurement desk working out of India, by partnering with the Talent Acquisition function.
  • - Collaborate with agencies and universities to set up effective recruitment strategies; attract, recruit and retains talents.
  • - Develop and implement strategic initiatives, such as employer branding campaigns for Danone in India.
  • - Coordinate with Global and local HR teams to design and implement effective Talent Management and Capability building strategies and interventions.
  • - Ensure the provision of proper HR services, including contracts, payroll, and integration with IT systems, compliant with local legislation.
  • - Ensure implementation of relevant HR Policies.
  • - Drive Employee Engagement practices including Engagement Surveys and Employee Connects.
  • - Advise global HR teams on local HR practices and regulations.
  • - Advise on organization design and offer solutions to mitigate tax risks in collaboration with the Finance team.
  • - Support the local HR teams on various projects.

FAQs

What is the primary role of the Senior HR Manager at Danone?

The primary role of the Senior HR Manager is to act as a liaison between the Global Operations and Procurement HR teams and the local Buying Desk operations and Integrated Planning center.

What qualifications are preferred for this position?

An MBA in HR from a Tier 1 institution (such as IIM, XLRI, SCMHRD, SIBM, MDI, TISS) is preferred.

How many years of experience are required for the Senior HR Manager role?

A minimum of 6-8 years of experience as an HR generalist or HR business partner (HRBP) is required, with a preference for experience in global teams and corporate operations functions.

What kind of skills are necessary for this position?

Candidates should possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a strong strategic mindset, and the ability to collaborate effectively with various teams, including Finance and third-party agencies.

Are there any specific HR practices or issues the Senior HR Manager will need to advise on?

Yes, the Senior HR Manager will need to advise global HR teams on local HR practices and regulations, as well as on organization design and solutions to mitigate tax risks in collaboration with the Finance team.

Will the Senior HR Manager be involved in recruitment strategies?

Yes, the Senior HR Manager will collaborate with agencies and universities to set up effective recruitment strategies to attract, recruit, and retain talent.

Is knowledge of local HR regulations important for this position?

Yes, a strong understanding of local HR practices and regulations in India is essential for this role.

What is the main focus of Danone as a company?

Danone's mission is 'Bringing Health through Food to as Many people as Possible,' with a focus on health and nutrition across its three divisions: Dairy, Water, and Life Nutrition.

Where is the Danone India head office located?

The head office of Danone India is located in Mumbai.

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Danone

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Manufacturing & Electronics
Industry
10,001+
Employees

Mission & Purpose

Danone is a leading multi-local food and beverage company building on health-focused and fast-growing categories in 3 businesses: Essential Dairy & Plant-Based products, Waters and Specialized Nutrition. With its ‘One Planet. One Health’ frame of action, which considers the health of people and the planet as intimately interconnected, Danone aims to inspire healthier and more sustainable eating and drinking practices. To accelerate this food revolution and create superior, sustainable, profitable value for all its stakeholders, Danone has defined nine 2030 Goals, and paved the way as the first listed company to adopt the “Entreprise à Mission” status in France. With a purpose to bring health through food to as many people as possible, and corresponding social, societal and environmental objectives set out in its articles of association, Danone commits to operating in an efficient, responsible and inclusive manner, in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations. By 2025, Danone aims to become one of the first multinational companies to obtain B CorpTM certification. With more than 100,000 employees, and products sold in over 120 markets, Danone generated €25.3 billion in sales in 2019. Danone’s portfolio includes leading international brands (Actimel, Activia, Alpro, Aptamil, Danette, Danio, Danonino, evian, Nutricia, Nutrilon, Volvic, among others) as well as strong local and regional brands (including AQUA, Blédina, Bonafont, Cow & Gate, Horizon Organic, Mizone, Oikos, Prostokvashino, Silk, Vega). Listed on Euronext Paris and present on the OTCQX market via an ADR (American Depositary Receipt) program, Danone is a component stock of leading sustainability indexes including the ones managed by Vigeo Eiris and Sustainalytics, as well as the Ethibel Sustainability Index, the MSCI ESG Indexes, the FTSE4Good Index Series, Bloomberg Gender Equality Index, and the Access to Nutrition Index.

Culture & Values

  • Humanism

    At Danone, people are at the heart of everything we do.

  • Openness

    We welcome new ideas from the world we live in.

  • Proximity

    We believe that building close relationships leads to better understanding and trust.

  • Enthusiasm

    We are passionnate about bringing health through food to as many people as possible.

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