Plant HR Head (Steel Processing Unit)

About the Company

leading Iron and Steel Casting company with over four decades of legacy

Plant Head – HR

Role Overview

Plant Head – HR

Location:

Experience:

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic HR Leadership

• Develop and implement HR strategy aligned with plant and corporate objectives.
• Act as a key member of the plant leadership team, contributing to strategic decisions.
• Drive organizational effectiveness, manpower planning, and productivity initiatives.

2. Industrial Relations & Compliance

• Maintain healthy employee relations and proactively address grievances.
• Liaise with local authorities, labour departments, and unions to ensure compliance.
• Handle negotiations, disciplinary actions, and statutory audits smoothly.
• Ensure 100% compliance with labour laws, factory act, and other legal requirements.

3. Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

• Oversee recruitment for staff and workmen in line with business expansion.
• Drive onboarding, training, and capability-building programs.
• Ensure right manpower mix for efficiency and cost optimization.

4. Performance & Rewards

• Implement performance management processes and KRA-based reviews.
• Drive compensation benchmarking and internal equity across levels.
• Recognize and reward high performers, fostering a culture of accountability.

5. Employee Engagement & Culture Building

• Build a culture of ownership, discipline, and continuous improvement.
• Lead communication forums, welfare programs, and employee connect initiatives.
• Promote diversity, inclusion, and workplace safety.

6. HR Operations & Systems

• Manage payroll, attendance, time office, and HRIS operations.
• Oversee HR budget, MIS, and reporting.
• Implement HR automation and digital record management.

Qualification & Experience

• MBA / PGDM in Human Resources or Industrial Relations (from a reputed institute).
• 15–20 years of HR experience, with

  at least 5 years in a leadership role

  at a

  steel / heavy engineering / process manufacturing plant

  .
• Strong exposure to

  IR, compliance, workforce engagement, and HR operations

  .
• Proven ability to manage large blue-collar and staff workforce in an industrial setup.

Key Competencies

• Leadership presence and strong communication skills.
• Hands-on approach with people-centric and ethical mindset.
• Expertise in labour laws, negotiations, and factory HR systems.
• Influencing skills, empathy, and conflict resolution.
• Strategic thinking balanced with operational agility.