Senior Manager - HR & IR

Responsibilities
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Qualifications
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

Work arrangement
No