Human Resources Business Partner

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) for our textile subsidiary in Benin. The ideal candidate must have a strong background in the textiles industry, preferably with experience in companies like Arvind Mills, Raymonds, or similar. The HRBP will be responsible for driving HR strategies, managing employee relations, handling grievances, and ensuring compliance with POSH and Industrial Relations policies. This is a critical role that requires the candidate to work closely with the leadership team to foster a positive work culture and manage human resources operations efficiently.

Key Responsibilities:
• HR Strategy & Policy Implementation:
• Implement and support the company’s HR policies, processes, and initiatives to ensure alignment with business objectives and legal requirements.
• Talent Management & Development:
• Collaborate with department heads to identify talent gaps and training needs, support succession planning, and manage employee development initiatives to enhance skill sets across the organization.
• Compliance & Regulatory Affairs:
• Ensure compliance with local labor laws, HR policies, and statutory requirements. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant regulations in the textiles sector.
• Performance Management:
• Drive the performance management process, including performance appraisals, feedback, and development plans for employees to support continuous growth and alignment with business objectives.
• Employee Relations & Grievance Handling:
• Manage and resolve employee grievances in a timely and effective manner, ensuring that employee concerns are addressed while maintaining a positive and productive work environment.

• Industrial Relations:
• Handle industrial relations matters, including negotiations with unions, addressing workplace disputes, and ensuring adherence to labor laws and regulations in Benin.
• POSH (Prevention of ****** Harassment):
• Act as a POSH committee member, ensuring adherence to the prevention of ****** harassment guidelines, conducting awareness programs, and resolving any POSH-related issues.
• Workforce Planning & Retention:
• Collaborate with leadership on workforce planning, recruitment strategies, and employee retention programs, tailored to the specific needs of the textiles industry.

Qualifications:
• Proven experience (8+ years) in Human Resources, specifically in the textiles industry (e.g., Arvind Mills, Raymonds, or similar companies).
• Strong experience in employee relations, grievance handling, industrial relations, and labor laws.
• Hands-on experience with POSH compliance and committee involvement.
• Familiarity with HR practices and legal frameworks in Benin or similar African markets is preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Fluency in English is required; knowledge of French is an added advantage.

Preferred Skills:
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage conflict resolution effectively.
• Experience in working closely with leadership teams and providing strategic HR guidance.

Interested candidates please send their CV at jyoti.choudhary@equitane.com