Eastman
Website:
eastman.com
Job details:
Founded in 1920, Eastman is a global specialty materials company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day. With the purpose of enhancing the quality of life in a material way, Eastman works with customers to deliver innovative products and solutions while maintaining a commitment to safety and sustainability. The company’s innovation-driven growth model takes advantage of world-class technology platforms, deep customer engagement, and differentiated application development to grow its leading positions in attractive end markets such as transportation, building and construction, and consumables. As a globally inclusive company, Eastman employs approximately 13,000 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2025 revenue of approximately $8.8 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA. For more information, visit www.eastman.com .
Role Description
An Information Technology & Business Shared Services presence is established in Hyderabad, India with the objective of providing information technology application development and support services
Role Description:
We are seeking an experienced Senior HR Advisor to join our Shared Services Centre in India. This role is pivotal in driving HR strategies that align with business objectives and foster a high-performing, inclusive work environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic HR Partnership & Business Collaboration:
- Act as a strategic partner to senior leadership, understanding their business priorities and translating them into aligned HR strategies.
- Work closely with leadership to understand the organization's overall strategy and ensure HR initiatives are integrated to support strategic goals and enhance business outcomes.
- Lead and contribute to organization-wide strategic initiatives such as workforce planning, employee engagement, talent development, and performance management, ensuring alignment with long-term business objectives.
- Act as a bridge between HR COEs and business units, ensuring HR programs and initiatives are tailored to meet specific needs while maintaining strategic alignment.
- Partner with COEs to ensure that HR policies are effectively communicated, understood, and implemented within the organization.
- HR Metrics & Dashboard Management:
- Gather and interpret HR data from various sources, providing actionable insights to leadership that help in decision-making and prioritization.
- Explore opportunities to automate HR reporting and dashboard creation
- Stakeholder Engagement & Communication:
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across different functions, ensuring open channels of communication and trust.
- Establish feedback loops with business leaders to continuously gather input on HR programs, adapting and refining HR strategies based on insights.
- Provide clear, consistent, and strategic communication around HR initiatives, using presentations and reports to keep all stakeholders informed and engaged.
- Talent Development & Retention:
- Collaborate with L&D teams to design and deliver programs that align with business needs, focusing on upskilling and reskilling talent.
- Partner with leadership to develop robust succession plans for critical roles, ensuring talent readiness and retention [within Eastman framework]
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field as a minimum.
- 7+ years of proven experience as an HR Advisor / Business Partner or similar role, preferably in a shared services environment.
- Strong understanding of HR practices and local labour laws.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively and build strong relationships with stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in a multinational or fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in HR information systems and data analysis.
- Strong problem-solving and strategic thinking capabilities.
Eastman Chemical Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected classes as designated by law.
Eastman is committed to creating a highly engaged workforce, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.
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