Manager - HR & IR (Immediate Joiners ONLY)

Role & responsibilities

• Design and implement HR strategies and initiatives in line with business objectives.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and talent development across all locations.
• Ensure alignment of compensation and benefits policies with market standards and company goals.
• Develop and implement employee engagement and retention programs.
• Drive HR automation and digital transformation initiatives for efficient operations.
• Handle workforce planning and resource allocation.
• Build and maintain harmonious industrial relations with workers.
• Handle labor negotiations, settlements, and compliance with collective bargaining agreements.
• Proactively manage grievance redressal mechanisms to maintain a positive work environment.
• Monitor compliance with labor laws, statutory requirements, and regulatory frameworks across locations.
• Ensure adherence to safety and welfare measures.
• Clarity and transparency in communication with employees, management and other stakeholders
• Implement employee welfare schemes and monitor their effectiveness.
• Conduct employee engagement surveys and drive actionable outcomes to enhance satisfaction.
• Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within the organization.
• Identify training needs and implement capability-building programs across levels.
• Foster a culture of learning and continuous improvement through leadership development programs.
• Ensure compliance with training mandates for health, safety, and labor standards.
• Ensure organization-wide compliance with labor laws and statutory regulations (e.g., PF, ESI, gratuity, etc.).
• Liaise with government agencies and legal advisors to address labor-related issues or disputes.
• Manage disciplinary actions and legal cases concerning employee relations or workplace issues.

Preferred candidate profile

• MBA/MSW/PGDM
• 10 to 12 years of experience with at least 3 years of heading HR department with working exposure in MNC set up
• Ability to mentor and develop the HR team to achieve high performance
• Fostering ethical leadership
• Encouraging an inclusive, positive and high performing workplace culture
• Proficiency in languages read/ write/ speak (English/Hindi/Local language)
• Hands-on experience in managing unions, labor laws, statutory compliance, computer proficiency, result oriented, people management skills, strong knowledge of HR practices, labor laws, and compliance requirements.
• Proven experience in handling complex industrial relations scenarios.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with multi-level stakeholders.
• Proficient in HRMS tools like Saral PayPack, Workday and other digital HR platforms.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Leadership and team management skills.
• High integrity and ethical standards.
• Adaptability and cultural sensitivity.

Perks and benefits