Plant Human Resource & IR Manager |Sugar Industry| Bagalkot, Karnataka

Role & responsibilities

1. Strategic HR Leadership:

• Act as a strategic partner to plant leadership, ensuring alignment of HR strategies with organizational goals.
• Drive organizational change initiatives to improve productivity and workforce efficiency.

2. Employee Relations and Union Management:

• Maintain harmonious industrial relations by proactively addressing grievances.
• Lead union negotiations, including drafting and executing charter agreements.
• Foster a positive work culture while ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.

3. Labour Law and Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with Labour Law, Contract Labour (Regulation & Abolition) Act, Factory Act, and Industrial Disputes Act.
• Handle inspections, audits, and legal proceedings related to labour issues.

4. Workforce Planning and Management:

• Manage workforce deployment and optimization to meet production and business goals.
• Collaborate with operations to forecast manpower requirements and succession planning.

5. HR Operations and Technology:

• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, payroll, and performance management systems (preferably SPINE HRMS).
• Ensure seamless operation of HR systems and processes to support plant activities.

6. Training and Development:

• Identify skill gaps and implement targeted training programs to enhance employee capabilities.
• Promote leadership development and continuous learning initiatives for employees at all levels.

7. Employee Engagement and Retention:

• Design and implement employee engagement initiatives to build morale and improve retention.
• Lead cultural transformation and diversity initiatives to align with organizational values.

8. Crisis and Risk Management

• Handle disciplinary actions, disputes, and workforce issues effectively and ethically.
• Develop contingency plans for workforce-related risks, including strikes or workforce shortages.

9. Budget Management:

• Prepare and manage the HR budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources.
• Monitor and control HR expenses to meet financial objectives.

Qualifications and Skills

• Education:

  Masters degree in Human Resources Management, Industrial Relations, or related fields.

• Experience:

  Minimum 15 years in a similar role, preferably in the sugar or manufacturing industry.

• Languages:

  Fluency in Kannada and English is mandatory.

Key Competencies:

• In-depth knowledge of HR practices, labour laws, and statutory compliance.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate large teams.
• Expertise in conflict resolution, negotiation, and change management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Tech-savvy, with knowledge of HRMS systems (SPINE preferred).

Compensation and Benefits:

• CTC:

  15 LPA (inclusive of all components).

• Accommodation:

  Family accommodation provided

Additional Preferences:

• Exposure to handling large-scale employee relations and unionized environments.
• Experience in the sugar or manufacturing sector is highly desirable