At the Godrej Industries Group, we are privileged to serve over 1.1 billion consumers globally through our businesses with market leadership positions in the consumer products, real estate, agriculture, financial services and chemicals industries.
https://www.godrejindustries.com/
About Godrej Agrovet Limited (GAVL)
Godrej Agrovet Limited is one of India’s leading diversified agri-businesses, with a strong presence across the agricultural value chain. As a farm-to-protein platform, GAVL works to empower farmers, strengthen food systems, and nourish the nation through innovation, operational excellence, and deep sector expertise.
The company operates through a portfolio of six businesses: Animal Nutrition, Oil Palm, Crop Care, Dairy, Poultry and Processed Foods, and Astec LifeSciences. This diversity makes GAVL a uniquely multi-business environment, requiring HR solutions that are enterprise-wide in philosophy while being sharply tailored to the priorities, operating models, and talent needs of each business.
www.godrejagrovet.com
About the role
As DGM HR – Learning and Talent for Godrej Agrovet Limited, you will be responsible for driving organisational capability, talent development, and performance across GAVL’s six diverse businesses. You will shape and implement enterprise-wide learning and talent frameworks while ensuring they are customised to the realities of Animal Nutrition, Oil Palm, Crop Care, Dairy, Poultry and Processed Foods, and Astec LifeSciences. This role will require close partnership with the GAVL senior leadership team, the CEOs and business leaders of each business, and the HR leadership teams across the portfolio to build future-ready capabilities, strengthen succession pipelines, and enable long-term organisational growth.
Key responsibilities
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Design and develop comprehensive learning pathways aligned with career progression and competency development
Partner with business CEOs, senior leaders, HR heads, and subject matter experts across GAVL’s six businesses to design and validate learning programs
Oversee creation of blended learning programs combining instructor-led training, e-learning, workshops, and on-the-job learning
Build clear frameworks for measurement of ROI and business value creation from learning interventions.
Coordinate learning delivery across businesses, functions, plants, field teams, and corporate locations, ensuring scalability and relevance across the GAVL ecosystem
Talent identification & succession planning
Lead talent identification and assessment processes to identify high performers and high-potential employees
Develop and maintain succession plans for critical roles and future leadersCoordinate leadership development programs for emerging leaders and senior management
Create development plans for high-potential employees to prepare them for future roles
Partner with senior leadership, business CEOs, and HR leadership teams on talent pipeline, bench strength, and succession assessments for critical roles across businesses
Learning technology & analytics
Evaluate and implement learning management systems and digital learning platforms
Drive adoption of technology-enabled learning and virtual delivery methods
Establish learning metrics, KPIs, and ROI measurement frameworks
Generate learning analytics reports to track program effectiveness and participant progress
Use data to continuously improve learning program design and delivery
Organisational capability building
Assess organisational capability gaps and design targeted interventions
Drive skill development initiatives across critical functional and business areas, balancing enterprise priorities with business-specific capability needs
Lead change management and capability enablement during organisational transformations
Build internal training capability through development of trainer and facilitator programs
Create knowledge management and peer learning platforms
Who are we looking for?
Education
MBA – HR from a reputed institute
6+ years of experience post MBA
Experience
3+ years of experience in learning and development, talent management, or organisational development
3+ years in a leadership role managing a team
Demonstrated experience in designing and scaling learning initiatives and career development pathways
Proven track record in talent identification, succession planning, and leadership development
Experience with learning management systems and digital learning platforms
Experience in multi-business, multi-location or large-scale organisations, preferably with exposure to manufacturing, field sales, agriculture, food, or allied sectors
Skills
Leadership: Strong leadership presence with ability to influence and engage stakeholders
Instructional design: Deep knowledge of learning design principles and program development
Change management: Ability to drive organisational change and build adoption
Think Scale: Ability to scalen initiatives across the org and make them self sustaining
Cost Consciousness: Focus on cost & ROI and ability to build and scale solutions in-house
Analytical mindset: Strong data analysis skills and ability to measure effectiveness
Project management: Excellent planning and execution capabilities
Stakeholder management: Ability to build credibility with senior leadership, business CEOs, HR leadership teams, and diverse stakeholder groups across businesses
Emotional intelligence: Self-awareness and ability to navigate complex interpersonal dynamics
Work Experience 6–8 years
Benefits
What’s in it for you?
Be an equal parent
Childcare benefits for the birthing parent, commissioning parent (in case of surrogacy) or adoptive parent, and their partners
6 months of paid leave for primary caregivers, flexible work options on return for primary caregivers
2 months paid leave for secondary caregivers
Caregiver travel for primary caregivers to bring a caregiver and children under a year old, on work travel
Coverage for childbirth and fertility treatment
No place for discrimination at Godrej
Gender-neutral anti-harassment policy
Same sex partner benefits at par with married spouses
Coverage for gender reassignment surgery and hormone replacement therapy
Community partnerships and advocacy
Persons with Disability (PwD) care
We are selfish about your wellness
Comprehensive health insurance plans, as well as accident coverage for you and your family, with top-up options
Elder care for those who might need to extend support to senior family members
Preventative healthcare support
Outpatient Department (OPD) coverage, including vaccinations, dental, vision, etc.
Uncapped sick leave
Flexible work options, including remote working and part-time work
Mental wellness and self-care programmes, resources, and counselling
Celebrating wins, the Godrej Way
Structured recognition platforms for individual, team, and business-level achievements
Digital and offline instant recognition platforms
An inclusive Godrej
Before you go, there is something important we want to highlight. There is no place for discrimination at Godrej. Diversity is the philosophy of who we are as a company. And has been, for over a century. It’s not just in our DNA and nice to do. Being more diverse - especially having our team members reflect the diversity of our businesses and communities - helps us innovate better and grow faster. We hope this resonates with you.
We take pride in being an equal opportunities employer. We recognise merit and encourage diversity. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination on the basis of nationality, race, colour, religion, caste, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, or marital status and ensure equal opportunities for all our team members.
If this sounds like a role for you, apply now!
We look forward to meeting you.
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