Manager, Plant HR

Job Description

Requisition ID: 67872 About Whirlpool Corporation Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading kitchen and laundry appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home and inspiring generations with our brands. The company is driving meaningful innovation to meet the evolving needs of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, including Whirlpool, KitchenAid, JennAir, Maytag, Amana, Brastemp, Consul, and InSinkErator. In 2023, the company reported approximately $19 billion in annual sales, 59,000 employees, and 55 manufacturing and technology research centers. Additional information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com. The team you will be a part of The Business HR team implements the organization's human resource strategy so that the organization attracts, manages, develops and retains the employees it needs to achieve its current and future business objectives. Evaluate the organization's future workforce needs in order to recommend changes to the HR strategy and adapt existing HR programs to meet these needs. This Role In Summary Drive human resource function, strategies and programs in complex environments. Your Responsibilities Will Include HR Processes Responsible for ensuring the right talent allocation and facilitating a high performing environment by leveraging their full potential. Ensuring the WC and BC development initiatives. Partner Goal Setting Process, Mid year and Annual performance management of Staff. Responsible for managing all aspects of people motivation, Reward & Recognition etc Consistently Raise Employee Engagement Score of the Factory. Communicates effectively to the stakeholders on relevant policies, procedures and change programs. Industrial Relations : Harmonious Smooth Communication with all categories of employees. Responsible for long term settlement (LTS), collective bargaining process, implementation of LTS. Having joint negotiations with Union Committee members from time to time for the industrial peace, production, discipline and healthy atmosphere in the Plant. Creating and Sustaining productive Industrial Relations, Union management relations. Shop floor Employee Relations, Grievance Handling. Implementing Standing Orders at shop floor, Ensure Discipline & Carry out Disciplinary Proceedings Employee Welfare & General Administration Ensure smooth operations of Employee related Facilities like Canteen, Creche, OHC, Employee Transport and availability of Employee Related Welfare Items. Overall Security, Administration and Estate Management. Time Office / Payroll Management & Temps Management Accountable for Attendance & Payroll Management of all categories of employees. Ensure Availability of right skills and consistency of skills. Statutory Compliances : Best in class - Zero non-compliances Responsible for Plant Statutory Compliances. Work towards consistently improving compliance based on audit remarks. Periodic submission of Returns to the Govt. under Factories Act 1948 and other Allied Acts including Factory License on time. Attend Govt Inspections and Audits. Implement Correction & Improvement points raised in the Audit. End to end closure of Audit Observations. Smooth Operation & Governance of various statutory committees - Work’s Committee, Grievance Redressal Committee, POSH, Safety Committee. Maintaining the statutory records and registers, Regular updation of records and forms for all applicable Labour Related Laws ensuring reliability and retrial of the same. Responsible for Regulation of contract labour employment, Assessment of contracts, Registration - Preparation of Application for Registration, Coordination with concerned departments to obtain Registration, submission of periodic Returns. Period Review of Statutory Compliances to ensure right controls and continuous improvements. Liasoning : Smooth relations Coordination and Smooth relations with Government Departments. Liaise with Local bodies, Panchayats and Interested Parties. Ensure on-time Approvals from various authorities. Employee Relations : Create culture of belongingness Total Employee Involvement, Workers Participation in Management. Shop floor conflict resolutions, Change Management. Keep shop floor culture motivated by driving various recognition forums. Factory Cost & Overheads : Consistently drive initiatives to reduce costs. Plan and Budget cost of HR functions, Drive innovative initiatives to reduce costs without affecting Quality. Constantly keep track of various costs of HR functions like Manpower cost, Admin costs, etc. Minimum Requirements EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS Post Graduate in Human Resources AGE 35-40 years EXP. 12+ years Preferred Skills And Experiences Extensive knowledge of Labour laws Knowledge of HR Processes Negotiation & People management skills Coordination with CFTs Problem-solving & Grievance Handling Planning and organizing Excellent liasoning Connect with us and learn more about Whirlpool Corporation See what it's like to work at Whirlpool by visiting Whirlpool Careers. Additional information about the company can be found on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube. At Whirlpool Corporation, we value and celebrate diversity. 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