About the role
1. HR Business Partnering
- Partner with Plant HR Head, Plant Head and functional leaders on workforce planning and support in execution of people strategy.
- Align manpower plans with production and expansion requirements.
- Drive organization effectiveness and workforce productivity initiatives.
- Support leadership in decision-making through people analytics and HR dashboards.
Key Deliverables
- Manpower productivity improvement
- Workforce cost optimization
- Succession pipeline readiness
- Headcount adherence
2. Industrial Relations & Employee Relations
- Maintain harmonious industrial relations across the plant.
- Lead works committee and workforce engagement initiatives.
- Handle grievance redressal, and disciplinary matters.
- Manage domestic inquiries and disciplinary proceedings.
- Ensure prevention and timely resolution of employee disputes.
Key Deliverables
- Zero production loss due to IR issues
- Timely closure of grievances
- Positive employee relations climate
3. Statutory Compliance & Labor Law Governance
- Ensure compliance with all applicable labor laws and statutory requirements.
- Coordinate & Manage inspections and internal audits.
- Monitor contractor compliance and documentation.
Coverage Includes
- Factories Act
- Industrial Relations Code
- Occupational Safety, Health & Working Conditions Code
- CLRA
- EPF
- ESIC
- BOCW
- Bonus Act
- Gratuity Act
- POSH Compliance
Key Deliverables
- Zero major non-compliance
- Successful Internal & external audits
- 100% statutory adherence
4. Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning
- Coordinate hiring of permanent and contract workforce with GCC & Off Roll Agency.
- Ensure availability of critical talent for production operations.
- Support expansion projects through manpower planning.
Key Deliverables
- Time-to-fill targets
- Hiring quality index
- Critical position closure rate
5. Performance & Talent Management
- Coordinate Cobotic PMS implementation across plant functions.
- Facilitate goal setting, performance reviews, and calibration.
- Coordinate & Support in Individual Development Plans (IDPs).
Key Deliverables
- PMS completion rate
- Critical talent retention
6. Learning & Capability Development
- Identify skill gaps and capability requirements.
- Coordinate implementation of technical and behavioral learning programs.
- Strengthen shop-floor competency development.
Key Deliverables
- Training man-hours
- Skill certification rate
- Multi-skilling index
7. Employee Engagement & Culture
- Drive employee engagement initiatives.
- Conduct & coordinate employee engagement surveys and action plans.
- Ensure shopfloor and plant level hygiene and discipline, facilitate workforce in strengthen work culture
Key Deliverables
- Engagement score improvement
- Attrition reduction
- Culture transformation initiatives
8. Contract Labor Management
- Govern contractor workforce deployed at plant.
- Ensure Ligatrix & Kronos compliance, attendance controls, wage administration,
- Ensure welfare provisions.
- Monitor contractor productivity and deployment efficiency.
Key Deliverables
- Compliance score
- Contractor productivity
- Zero contractor-related legal disputes
9. HR Operations Governance
- Oversee employee lifecycle management.
- Ensure payroll, attendance, leave, and HR transactions are completed accurately.
- Maintain employee records and HRMS governance.
Key Deliverables
- Payroll accuracy
- HR transaction TAT
- Data integrity
Educational Qualification
- MBA/MSW in Human Resources or Industrial Relations
- Degree in Labour Welfare preferred
Experience
- 12-18 years in Manufacturing HR & IR
- Minimum 5 years leading plant HR operations
- Exposure to greenfield or expansion projects will be an added advantage