Senior Human Resource Manager

The Head of HR & Admin will be a strategic partner to the business and local plant leadership, responsible for managing end-to-end Human Resources, Industrial Relations (IR), Safety, and Administration functions across two manufacturing facilities. The successful candidate will drive HR strategies that align with business objectives, foster a positive work culture, ensure statutory compliance, and manage the entire employee lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Talent Acquisition & Planning

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• Oversee strategic manpower planning and timely talent acquisition for all levels, including skilled shop floor personnel and managerial staff.
• Develop effective recruitment strategies to meet the dynamic needs of both plants.

• Industrial Relations (IR) & Employee Relations

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• Lead and manage all industrial relations activities, including wage settlements, union negotiations, grievance redressal, and maintaining a harmonious work environment.
• Implement fair and transparent employee relations practices and manage disciplinary actions and conflict resolution.

• Performance & Compensation Management

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• Design, implement, and manage a robust Performance Management System (PMS) that drives accountability and productivity.
• Oversee compensation and benefits structure, ensuring market competitiveness and internal equity.

• HR Planning & Operations

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• Drive end-to-end HR operations, including onboarding, employee lifecycle management, and HR policy implementation across both plants.
• Ensure effective coordination with corporate HR for standardization of HR processes.

• Statutory Compliance & Contract Labor Management

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• Ensure 100% compliance with all applicable labor laws, including the Factories Act, PF, ESIC, and other relevant statutes.
• Efficiently manage contract labor, ensuring all vendor compliance and welfare measures are in place.

• Training and Development

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• Identify training needs and implement development programs to enhance employee skills and leadership capabilities.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

• Safety & Administration

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• Collaborate with plant leadership to enforce stringent health, safety, and environmental (HSE) standards and compliance with the Factory Act.
• Oversee all general plant administration, facilities management, security, and employee welfare activities.

• Skills

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• Deep expertise in Indian labour laws, industrial relations, and statutory compliance.
• Proven track record in managing complete HR functions for large workforces, ideally across multi-site locations.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to drive change and operational excellence.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Education

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  MBA or MSW (Master of Social Work) - Only Full-Time qualifications will be considered

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• Experience

  : Minimum 16-22 years of progressive HR experience, with significant exposure to plant-level HR management within the manufacturing or automotive industry.

• Must be willing to relocate to or reside within a 10-12 KM radius of the Ranjangaon plant area in Pune.