Description
Senior Manager – Human Resources
Role Overview
The Senior Manager – HR will be responsible for managing end-to-end HR functions across both plant and corporate environments, with a strong focus on industrial relations, statutory compliance, process excellence, and workforce management.
This role requires a highly process-oriented individual who can establish structured HR practices, ensure compliance, and partner closely with business stakeholders to drive operational efficiency and a positive employee experience.
Key Responsibilities
1. Industrial Relations (IR) & Employee Relations
• Manage union relationships, including negotiations, settlements, and dispute resolution (for plant environment)
• Handle employee grievances, disciplinary matters, and misconduct cases across both plant and corporate
• Ensure a harmonious and compliant work environment
2. Statutory Compliance
• Ensure compliance with applicable labour laws, including:
o Factories Act
o Industrial Disputes Act
o Code on Wages
o Shops & Establishments Act
o PF, ESIC, Gratuity, and other applicable regulations
• Liaise with government authorities and manage inspections, audits, and filings
• Maintain all statutory records and ensure audit readiness
3. HR Operations & Process Management
• Oversee end-to-end employee lifecycle processes (onboarding to exit) across plant and corporate
• Drive standardization, documentation, and continuous improvement of HR processes
• Ensure data accuracy, audit readiness, and compliance-driven documentation
• Manage attendance, leave, and payroll inputs in coordination with finance/payroll teams
4. Talent Acquisition
• Manage recruitment across plant and corporate roles
• Partner with business leaders to understand manpower requirements and ensure timely hiring
• Strengthen hiring processes to ensure quality and efficiency
5. Compensation & Benefits
• Support compensation structuring, payroll inputs, and statutory compliance
• Ensure alignment with company policies and regulatory requirements
6. Performance Management & Development
• Drive performance management frameworks (KRAs/KPIs) across functions
• Identify capability gaps and support learning & development initiatives
7. Employee Engagement & Culture
• Drive employee engagement initiatives across plant and corporate teams
• Build a structured and positive work culture aligned with business goals
8. Vendor & Contract Labour Management
• Manage contract labour, manpower agencies, and external vendors
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws for contract workforce
9. Stakeholder & Team Management
• Act as a strategic HR partner to plant leadership and corporate stakeholders
• Lead and manage the HR team across locations/functions
• Collaborate with leadership to drive HR strategy and process excellence
Experience & Qualification
• 10–15 years of HR experience
• Experience across both manufacturing/plant and corporate HR environments
• Strong expertise in industrial relations, compliance, and HR operations
• MBA / Master’s degree in Human Resources or related field
Key Skills
• Strong knowledge of labour laws
• Process-oriented mindset with focus on structure, compliance, and efficiency
• Excellent negotiation, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills
• Strong stakeholder management and leadership capability
• High level of attention to detail and compliance orientation
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