Senior People Partner – Personal Care | Unilever Careers | Mumbai, India
Job Description
Summary
Unilever, one of the world’s most purpose-led and inclusive organizations, is hiring a Senior People Partner (HR Business Partner – Personal Care) in Mumbai, Maharashtra. This role is ideal for experienced HR professionals with 5+ years in employee relations, performance management, and HR business partnering. As a Senior People Partner, you will play a critical role in shaping the employee experience, supporting Personal Care, Legal, and Sustainability teams, and ensuring HR processes align with business growth, compliance, and transformation goals. Join us and make an impact by enabling a positive, tech-enabled, and people-first culture at Unilever.
Job Details at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Job Title | Senior People Partner – Personal Care |
| Job ID | R-1165625 |
| Location | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Company | Unilever / Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) |
| Category | Human Resources |
| Reports To | Sr. Manager – People Partner |
| Scope | Personal Care, Legal & Sustainability Teams |
| Work Type | Full-time, Head Office |
| Experience Required | ~5 years in Human Resources / People Partnering |
| Education | MBA in Human Resource Management |
| Date Posted | September 21, 2025 |
Key Responsibilities
As a Senior People Partner (HRBP) – Personal Care, you will:
- Act as the primary HR interface for employees and managers in Personal Care, Legal, and Sustainability functions.
- Provide expert guidance on HR policies, employee relations, and people processes.
- Handle complex employee queries and ER casework using strong knowledge of employment law and company policies.
- Support performance management, grievance handling, disciplinary actions, and flexible work arrangements.
- Promote Unilever’s Code of Business Principles and resolve conflicts fairly.
- Build trust-based relationships with employees and managers, ensuring unbiased and transparent facilitation.
- Partner with cross-functional HR teams (Talent, Payroll, Reward, TA, etc.) for seamless HR operations.
- Identify employee relations trends and proactively coach managers to address root causes.
- Drive simplification and digital transformation projects to improve employee experience.
- Contribute to Unilever’s vision of a tech-enabled HR function.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- MBA in Human Resource Management.
- 5+ years of HR experience, preferably in business partnering or employee relations.
- Proven expertise in performance conversations, conflict resolution, and complex HR casework.
- Strong understanding of HR systems, processes, and compliance frameworks.
- Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, multicultural, and inclusive environment.
Why Join Unilever?
- Be part of India’s largest personal care business serving 1 billion+ consumers.
- Work in a purpose-driven organization that values inclusion, innovation, and sustainability.
- Collaborate with iconic global brands while driving meaningful change.
- Opportunities for career growth, leadership development, and cross-functional exposure.
- A culture built on respect, diversity, and employee wellbeing.
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