Associate HR Partner

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 this Role: As an Associate HR Partner at Dow in Navi Mumbai, your role involves understanding site, function, and country needs, and effectively communicating at various organizational levels. You should have knowledge of local labor legislation and handle people activities. The role requires in-depth knowledge of HR Partnering best practices, the ability to lead small projects, and serve as a resource for less experienced colleagues. You must analyze and resolve complex problems, evaluate solutions from multiple sources, and work within established guidelines and policies. A strategic mindset and proven track record in resolving issues are essential for partnering with leadership and supporting employees. Key Responsibilities: HR Support: Provide HR support across the site and country, ensuring alignment with global and local functional people strategies. Compliance and Advising: Advise on local labor laws and regulations, ensuring compliance and addressing employee and labor relations issues. Problem Solving: Resolve complex problems using in-depth HR knowledge and strategic thinking and provide feedback to HR Solutions. Project Leadership: Lead or participate in country or regional projects with manageable risks and serve as a resource for less experienced colleagues. Collaborate with your peers for execution of Projects. Communication and Consensus: Explain difficult or sensitive information, handle sensitive people issues, and work to build consensus. Performance Impact: Analyze information from multiple sources, evaluate solutions, and ensure performance impacts a range of clients, projects, and activities within the team and related teams. Qualifications: Bachelors/master�s degree in human resources with 8 + years of experience as an HR Partner. Experience in a multi-national organization is critical Preferred Skills: Strategic Thinking: Ability to think and act strategically to support employee-related matters. Stakeholder Management: Manage multiple stakeholders at global, regional, and local levels. Conflict Resolution: Handle conflict resolution and lead courageously in difficult situations. Have a proven track record in Labor Relations including a strong knowledge on labor compliance and labor relations. Communication Skills: Demonstrated exceptional communication abilities in effectively engaging with stakeholders and employees. Training & Development: Possess foundational knowledge in conducting need analysis, facilitating training programs, and analyzing post-training feedback to ensure continuous improvement. Ambiguity Handling: Develop solutions even when there is a lack of clarity. Global Mindset: Possess a global mindset when managing and addressing issues. Data Analysis: Analyze and present HR/Employee data using various software like MS Excel, Power BI, and PowerPoint. Additional Notes: Relocation support is not available for this role. The ability to accommodate a flexible schedule aligned with international time zones (if required) is essential. 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 the diversity of our workforce, 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 .