Senior HR Business Partner

About Ramboll

Founded in Denmark, Ramboll is a foundation-owned people company. We have more than 18,000 experts working across our global operations in 35 countries. Our experts are leaders in their fields, developing and delivering innovative solutions in diverse markets including Buildings, Transport, Planning & Urban Design, Water, Environment & Health, Energy, and Management Consulting. We invite you to contribute to a more sustainable future working in an open, collaborative, and empowering company. Combining local experience with global knowledge, we together shape the societies of tomorrow.

Equality, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of what we do

We believe in the strength of diversity and know that unique experiences and perspectives are vital for creating truly sustainable societies. Therefore, we are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment where everyone can flourish and reach their potential. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and encourage you to contact our recruitment team to discuss any accommodations you need during the application process.

We invite you to bring onboard your expertise, experience and energy as you will form an integral part of the Global Service Line and HR organisation in India. To succeed in this role, you must have good experience working as an HR Business Partner, preferably within the consultancy sector. Are you our new HR Business Partner? Click the apply-button to send your application.

Inviting bright minds                        

Do you want to push the boundaries of your profession and develop your excellence in an open, collaborative and empowering culture? We are a foundation owned company with strong values as we work to create a sustainable future through our inspiring projects and innovative solutions. You will join a truly global company that has been growing successfully since its founding in 1945. Together, we lead and leave a positive impact on societies, companies and people around the world.

You will be part of the wider global HR community and support business units in India.

As our new Senior HR Business Partner, you will be part of an exciting time as we mature the support organisation. You will partner with business and will ensure the success of business strategy while implementing the overall HR strategy. You will work in a team of other HR Business Partners, reporting into a regional HR Director and have an opportunity to spar with peers and work closely with other HR professionals. You will be based in Chennai. You will be working in an open and horizontal environment where your point of view is welcomed and where you can make a difference to the growth of HR and the Company. Involvement in various exciting Business and HR projects will be part of the role and you will have the chance to collaborate with colleagues all around the world.

Your key tasks and responsibilities will be:

• As a strategic HR partner, work with senior management and business leaders to align HR strategy and people priorities with Ramboll goals and objectives.
• Develop a “Trusted Advisor” relationship with key leaders across various levels in the supported business group.
• To engage, be aware and involved with external global HR communities, trends, global best practices and keep up to date with HR developments. Maintain strong collaboration with global CoEs and implement best people practices in business.
• Counsel BU leadership on talent development, especially on strategies for critical / Hipots to enhance performance and capabilities aligned with organizational goals.
• Coaches and counsel’s managers on effective management/supervisory skills that inspire high performing employees, Partners with people managers and recruiters to attract and retain a diverse, engaged multi-generational workforce.
• Recommend new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of department and services performed.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to promote diversity and inclusion across the organization.​Monitors employee engagement and works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
• Drive strategic elements of HR annual processes and initiatives (e.g., annual performance management, salary review, employee surveys, Talent Review, workforce planning, and organizational change etc.)
• Drives implementation and delivery of strategic HR priorities
• Monitor adherence to HR policies and consults/advise management on policy guidance and interpretation.
• Adept at analysing reports from HRIS and other data resources/dashboards to advise BU leadership on business critical decisions.
• Navigate complex global matrix organisation and stakeholders and ensures stakeholder consultation, information and governance.

Your starting point for constant growth

From the moment you join Ramboll, we will support your personal and professional development so that you grow with the company. For this role, we believe your starting point is:

• BA or Masters in HR or Business Administration with specialization in Human Resources
• Strong background of offshoring environment
• Should have minimum of 8-10 years of experience as a generalist/HRBP
• Strong stakeholder management skills, leadership skills
• Professional English language skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of management and staff
• Proven ability to effectively present to all levels and cross-functionally within the organization
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent consulting skills
• Strong conflict resolution and negotiation skills
• Strong advisory, coaching and mentoring skills
• Comfortable within a high change evolving global organization
• Comfortable navigating a matrix organisation and managing various key stakeholders including complex decision-making processes.

Personal qualities that will help you succeed in this role include: You are a confident communicator with superior stakeholder management skills. You thrive working independently when needed and enjoy collaborating in a team. You are flexible, culturally and emotionally intelligent and have experience working with various nationalities. You have a proactive mindset and a solution seeker. You rate ethical behaviour and relate to the Ramboll values and fundamentals (read more about this on our website).

Welcome to our Business Enablement Organisation

In Ramboll’s enablement organisation we take pride in keeping Ramboll running smoothly, enabling bright minds throughout the organisation to focus on their areas of expertise as we tie together all parts of the business. We provide support within areas like Finance, HR, IT, Legal, Communication, Facility Management and more, coordinating efforts and securing common ground for the development and servicing of clients and markets.

Ramboll in India

Ramboll has more than 1,000 experts working across five offices in India applying their passion to deliver innovative solutions in markets as diverse as Buildings, Transport, Planning & Urban Design, Water, Environment & Health and Energy. Founded in Denmark, Ramboll is a people company. We invite you to contribute to a sustainable future working in an open, collaborative and empowering culture.

Work at the heart of sustainable change

Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. We believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. So, that’s where we start – and how we work. At Ramboll, our core strength is our people, and our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act. Being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. We embrace an inclusive mindset that looks for fresh, diverse, and innovative perspectives. We respect, embrace, and invite diversity in all forms to actively cultivate an environment where everyone can flourish and realise their full potential.

Ready to join us?

Apply online. Attach your CV, cover letter and relevant documents showcasing why you are the right fit for the role, and when you are available to start. We look forward to receiving your application.

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