Deputy General Manager - Employee Relations / HR

You will play a crucial role in supporting the manufacturing organization and business by providing services, solutions, and interventions across all people processes. Your main responsibilities will include collaborating, advising, and supporting Plant Leadership Teams and Site HRs on people-related decisions to ensure high ownership of the talent engagement, retention, and development agenda. You will also oversee employee engagement processes to enhance the employee experience throughout the employee lifecycle. Additionally, you will be responsible for overseeing plant-level recruitment, supporting various programs, and leading learning and development initiatives according to the Regional and global/COE's plan. Key Responsibilities: - Collaborate, advise, and support Plant Leadership Teams and Site HRs on people-related decisions - Oversee employee engagement processes to improve the employee experience - Coordinate plant-level recruitment with the Central Talent Acquisition team - Provide guidance on industrial relations matters to plant management, corporate, and global teams - Standardize disciplinary procedures, grievance handling, and statutory compliance reporting - Identify talent gaps and develop strategies for succession planning - Lead employee engagement strategies and retention programs - Monitor and analyze key HR metrics across all plants - Oversee the people function for six manufacturing plants across India and lead the team of site HRs Qualifications Required: - Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field - Proven experience in industrial relations, talent development, and employee engagement - Strong knowledge of labor laws, regulations, and statutory compliance in India - Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills - Leadership experience in managing HR teams across multiple locations (Note: Company details section omitted as it was not provided in the JD),