HR Core / Sr. HR (Temporary Role- Kadi Gujarat)

HR Core (Temporary Role) - GKN Driveline India, Kadi Gujarat.

About Us

GKN Automotive is the market leader in conventional, all-wheel and electrified drive systems and solutions. With a comprehensive global footprint, we design, develop, manufacture and integrate an extensive range of driveline technologies for over 90% of the worlds car manufacturers.

Role purpose

This role ensures that HR is equipped to effectively support manufacturing operations through strong execution, operational excellence, and strategic HR practices. They serve as a key point of contact for HR-related activities on the shop floor, ensuring smooth operations, compliance, and employee engagement. The role demands strong execution skills, attention to detail, and the ability to implement HR initiatives effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Recruitment & Onboarding

- Assist in the recruitment process, manage recruitment of direct labor and agency workers as per the requirements.

- Conduct joining formalities and coordinate onboarding programs to ensure new hires are integrated smoothly to become productive swiftly.

• Time & Leave Administration

- Administer biometric attendance systems and resolve discrepancies.

- Maintain leave records and ensure accurate payroll inputs.

• Contract labor & Compliance

- Support site admin in end-to-end contract labor management, including deployment, documentation, and coordination with contractors for recruitment.

- Facilitate monthly statutory audits with compliance partners for all contractors.

- Maintain up-to-date records of labor licenses, ESI, PF, and other statutory documents.

• Site Statutory Compliance

- Work closely with the compliance partner to schedule, facilitate monthly audits and share required documents and data for timely audit completion.

- Track and close audit observations and non-conformities.

- Ensure that the compliance partner is maintaining statutory registers and records as per applicable labor laws and digitize and archive compliance records for easy retrieval during audits.

- Coordinate submission of returns and reports to statutory authorities as required.

• Customer, IATF, OHSAS, and Internal Audit

- Ensure all HR-related documentation (e.g., training records, statutory registers, contract labor files) is audit-ready.

- Coordinate with internal teams and auditors during audits.

- Provide evidence of compliance with HR processes, statutory norms, and employee welfare practices.

- Implement and track corrective actions post-audit.

• HRIS and Data Management

• -Maintain employee data and ensure accuracy for audits and reporting.
• -Maintain HRIS to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and foster a more engaged and productive workforce.

• Performance Management & Development

- Support supervisors in performance appraisal processes.

- Facilitate training and development programs aligned with manufacturing needs.

- Track training completion and effectiveness.

• Employee Relations & Engagement

- Address employee concerns promptly, ensuring a positive work environment.

- Promote employee engagement initiatives to foster a culture of safety, respect, and continuous improvement.

• Continuous Improvement

- Identify opportunities to improve HR processes within manufacturing operations.

- Support lean initiatives and continuous improvement projects related to HR.

Key Qualifications & Skills

- Bachelors degree in human resources, business administration, or related field.

- 4-7 years of proven experience as an HR Generalist in vendor-managed sites, Tier 2 supplier ecosystem, or plant HR admin setups.

- Strong execution skills with the ability to implement plans effectively.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

- Knowledge of labor laws, health & safety regulations, and HR best practices.

- Ability to handle multiple priorities.

- Proficiency in HRIS systems and MS Office Suite.

Languages Preferred:

- Gujarati + Hindi + English (bonus: exposure to Japanese customer etiquette)

Core Competencies

- Calm under pressure, high integrity, respectful of hierarchy (important for Japanese client presence) and GKN site management.

- Capable of handling multitasking without constant supervision.

- Strong organizational and execution capabilities

- Problem-solving attitude

- Adaptability and resilience

- Team collaboration

- Attention to detail

- Proactive approach to HR challenges.