Director, Human Resources Business Partner

• Partner with operations leadership to develop and deliver HR strategies aligned with business goals.
• Drive workforce planning, organizational design, and talent initiatives to support production growth and operational scalability.
• Act as a trusted advisor, coaching leaders on performance, engagement, and organizational effectiveness.
• Assist with succession planning and capability development for the India manufacturing workforce.
• Foster a high-performance culture emphasizing safety, accountability, inclusion, and continuous improvement.
• Champion employee engagement and retention strategies that reflect Ohmium’s mission and values.
• Provide expert guidance on employee relations, grievance resolution, and disciplinary matters to ensure fair and consistent practices.
• Ensure compliance with Indian labor laws, safety regulations, and company policies.
• Leverage experience to proactively address workforce engagement and compliance.
• Oversee core HR processes including payroll coordination, performance management, training compliance, and HRIS integrity for all India employees.
• Partner with EHS and site management on initiatives supporting workplace safety and employee well-being.
• Create data-driven dashboards and reporting for leadership on key HR metrics.
• Lead, develop, and mentor a team of three HR coordinators across sites.
• Build a culture of collaboration, operational efficiency, and accountability within the India HR team.

• Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 15+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 5 years in a manufacturing HRBP or plant HR leadership role.
• Experience supporting multi-site operations across India.
• Solid knowledge of Indian labor laws, compliance frameworks and industrial relations best practices.
• Experience in a clean energy, engineering, or advanced manufacturing environment is preferable.
• Prior experience in start-up or rapid-growth settings.
• HR certification (SHRM, CIPD or equivalent).

The Director, Human Resources Business Partner will serve as the primary HR advisor to our Head of India Manufacturing and site leadership teams. Will lead a team of HR coordinators across our manufacturing sites, shaping people strategies that enable a safe, high-performing, and inclusive workplace. The ideal candidate combines strategic insight with a strong understanding of manufacturing operations, labor relations, and organizational development.