Head - Human Resource & Industrial Relations - Manufacturing

Job Description:

- Leading end-to-end HR, Industrial Relations, Employee Relations and Plant HR functions for manufacturing operations.

- Develop and implement HR strategies, policies and manpower plans aligned with business and operational objectives.

- Act as HR Business Partner to Plant Head and senior management for workforce, productivity and people-related decisions.

- Drive KRA/KPI, performance management, appraisal, promotion and succession planning processes.

- Manage manpower planning, workforce productivity, labour cost optimization and HR budgeting.

- Handle trade unions, collective bargaining, industrial disputes, grievances and disciplinary proceedings.

- Ensure compliance with Labour Laws, EPF, ESIC, CLRA, Factories/OSH requirements and other statutory compliances.

- Manage contract labour, payroll, wages, attendance, overtime, incentives and employee benefits.

- Drive employee engagement, retention, training, talent development and organizational culture initiatives.

- Monitor key HR metrics including attrition, absenteeism, manpower productivity, labour cost and employee engagement.

- Conduct HR/IR audits, labour inspections and statutory compliance reviews.

- Prepare HR MIS, dashboards and management reports and provide strategic HR inputs for business growth and operational efficiency.

- Lead and mentor the HR & IR team and drive continuous improvement in HR processes.