At Dow, we believe in putting people first and we’re passionate about delivering integrity, respect and safety to our customers, our employees and the planet.  

Our people are at the heart of our solutions. They reflect the communities we live in and the world where we do business. Their diversity is our strength. We’re a community of relentless problem solvers that offers the daily opportunity to contribute with your perspective, transform industries and shape the future. Our purpose is simple - to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration. If you’re looking for a challenge and meaningful role, you’re in the right place. 

About you and the role:

As an India HR Partner Leader, you play a critical role in Mumbai to deliver strategic human resources leadership and operational support across the India region. Your core focus is on partnering with internal stakeholders, including the India Leadership Team and guiding the India HR Partner Organization.  You are also expected to collaborate closely with the HR Operations Teams in both India and Netherlands as well as with the Business and Functional HR Partners around the world to support the India Capability Center.

The primary objective of this role is to drive HR initiatives, set priorities in line with overall Dow and global HR’s expectations to ensure that people practices and policies are aligned with the Company’s global goals, cultural standards and the new Labor Code for India. Your role is particularly significant as India has recently been selected as Dow’s global capability center, resulting in an increase in employees and leaders hired into Dow. You will be part of the EMEAI regional HR Leadership Team as well as the Country Leadership Team and report to the EMEAI HR Director.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic HR Leadership: Work alongside key stakeholders to develop and implement HR strategies that support business objectives and cultivate a high-performance culture.
• Establish both short-term and long-term HR priorities for the country, ensuring alignment with upcoming changes in labor legislation and addressing existing challenges through clear goals and actionable plans while maintaining cost competitive country for Total Rewards and HR practices.
• Serve as a trusted advisor for leaders and managers, offering guidance on leadership development, organizational design, workforce planning and employee relations. Ensure all processes are cost-effective, efficient and aligned to global programs and policy standards.
• Ensure the external benchmarking with other capability centers in India are regularly conducted to align market practices and retain competitiveness
• Lead initiatives aimed at improving employee engagement, wellbeing and retention to foster a positive experience for employees at all levels including.
• Ensure Dow’s Ethics and Compliance Policies are fully embedded and are well understood by the employees and leaders in the country.
• Support and facilitate organizational change where needed to align with Transfer to Outperform Behaviors and current organizational structures in India. Ensure smooth transitions and effective communication throughout the process.
• Ensure that HR policies and practices comply with local employment laws and global standards, reducing risk and promoting ethical conduct. Set key performance indicators (KPIs) specific to India people priorities.
• Oversee development programs, succession planning, and leadership development for key talent pools.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or MBA in HR, Finance, Computer Science or similar.
• At least 10 years of HR experience spread across different disciplines within HR in a multinational company, including a minimum of 3 years in a leadership
• 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, particularly being able to prepare and deliver agile and concise presentations
• Capability to operate successfully in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.
• Demonstrates strong financial acumen and the ability to communicate clearly in English, both verbally and in writing

Your Skills

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent interpersonal and coaching skills
• Professional project management and changing skills and certification is an asset
• Resilience and adaptability
• High integrity and professionalism
• Takes ownership and drives execution as well as clear outcomes and results
• Comfortable with difficult and challenging issues
• Ability to merge with local cultural norms while leveraging the global mindset

Additional notes:

• No relocation support is provided for this role. 
• In a Hybrid set up a minimum of 4 days in a week the person is expected to be in office. The incumbent must reside in close proximity to the workplace, ideally within a 30–40‑minute commute.
• The ability to accommodate flexible schedule aligned with international time Zone is essential.

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Benefits – What Dow offers you 

We invest in you. 
 

Dow invests in total rewards programs to help you manage all aspects of you: your pay, your health, your life, your future, and your career. You bring your background, talent, and perspective to work every day. Dow rewards that commitment by investing in your total wellbeing.  

Here are just a few highlights of what you would be offered as a Dow employee: 

• Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across our global markets, along with locally relevant incentives. 
• Benefits and programs to support your physical, mental, financial, and social well-being, to help you get the care you need...when you need it. 
• Competitive retirement program that may include company-provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning, and educational resources to help you achieve your long term financial-goals. 
  • Employee stock purchase programs (availability varies depending on location).
• Student Debt Retirement Savings Match Program (U.S. only).
  • Dow will take the value of monthly student debt payments and apply them as if they are contributions to the Employees’ Savings Plan (401(k)), helping employees reach the Company match.
• Robust medical and life insurance packages that offer a variety of coverage options to meet your individual needs. Travel insurance is also available in certain countries/locations.
• Opportunities to learn and grow through training and mentoring, work experiences, community involvement and team building. 
• Workplace culture empowering role-based flexibility to maximize personal productivity and balance personal needs. 
• 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 family members who are sick or injured.  
• Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group’s (ERG) participation. 
• Wellbeing Portal for all Dow employees, our one-stop shop to promote wellbeing, empowering employees to take ownership of their entire wellbeing journey.
• On-site fitness facilities to help stay healthy and active (availability varies depending on location).
• Employee discounts for online shopping, cinema tickets, gym memberships and more.
• Additionally, some of our locations might offer:
  • Transportation allowance (availability varies depending on location)
  • Meal subsidiaries/vouchers (availability varies depending on location)
  • Carbon-neutral transportation incentives e.g. bike to work (availability varies depending on location)

Join our team, we can make a difference together.

About Dow Chemical International Pvt Ltd

Dow Chemical International Private Limited (Dow India) aims to be the most innovative, sustainable, inclusive customer-centric materials science company. The company is committed to delivering the right solutions to its customers’ challenges. With broadest technology sets spanning performance materials, industrial intermediates, and plastics Dow India delivers differentiated science-based products and solutions in high-growth segments, such as packaging, infrastructure, automobile, and consumer care.

A Great Place to Work® Certified company with approximately over 1000 employees, its operations comprise of manufacturing sites, innovation center, established centers of excellence, and commercial office. As a responsible corporate, the company supports its Corporate Social Responsibility (program) with technology expertise and employee volunteerism. Dow India works with non-profit partners towards the empowerment of differently abled, women, and children in communities where it operates. The company aims to redefine the societal blueprint, by supporting holistic sustainability and circular economy initiatives.

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. Further information regarding Dow's equal opportunities is available on www.dow.com.