AGM/ Sr. Manager - HR & IR

About Company:

Group Bayport, a US Headquartered Organization is a rapidly growing global e-Commerce, B2B2C, B2B and B2C organization and an industry leader in print technology, operates in the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, UK, and India through its family of brands – Banner Buzz, Covers & All, Vivyx Printing, Circle One, Giant Media, and Neon Earth. From full suites of trade show and small business marketing solutions to sophisticated outdoor living covers, signages and shades to eclectic personal accents and home decor, we help our customers, clients, and partners to make a personalized statement through customization.

While our advanced technology and customer focus are certainly our salient attributes, our true strength comes from our team of 1450+ people. We are seeking exceptional talent across the board to join us in our exciting growth journey.

For more about Group Bayport, please visit

Website: https://groupbayport.com/about-us/

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Job Role: AGM/ Sr. Manager – HR & IR

Location: Gandhinagar

Job Summary:

The AGM/ Sr. Manager – HR & IR will lead HR and Industrial Relations for a large-scale manufacturing plant with 3,000+ employees (permanent & contract).

This is a mission-critical leadership role responsible for maintaining a harmonious IR environment, driving HR operations, ensuring compliance, and partnering closely with plant leadership to support productivity and business outcomes. The role demands deep hands-on Industrial Relations (IR) expertise, proven capability in managing unionized environments, and strategic capability to steer people and culture initiatives at scale.

Job Responsibilities:

Industrial Relations (IR) Leadership

• Lead IR strategy, union negotiations, collective bargaining, and settlement agreements.
• Build and maintain a harmonious IR climate across permanent and contract workforce.
• Manage domestic enquiries, disciplinary actions, and grievance redressal.
• Ensure fair, consistent, and values-driven handling of employee matters.
• Engage regularly with union representatives and external stakeholders to ensure stability.

HR Operations & Governance

• Oversee end-to-end HR operations for the plant, ensuring seamless policies, processes, and compliance.
• Ensure adherence to all statutory, labor law, and factory compliance norms.
• Drive implementation of HR policies, disciplinary frameworks, and workforce governance practices.
• Collate and analyze employee feedback; recommend enhancements to improve engagement and work harmony.

People & Culture

• Promote a culture of discipline, employee engagement, productivity, and safety.
• Lead initiatives on workforce planning, retention, communication, and morale building.
• Facilitate counseling, conflict resolution, and employee welfare programs.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Partner with Plant Leadership and Corporate HR to align people strategy with plant objectives.
• Lead HR & IR projects focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Serve as the key HR/IR contact for audits, inspections, and regulatory interactions.

What we require (Desired Skills and abilities)

Skills:

• 15+ years of HR/IR experience in large-scale manufacturing setups.
• Proven hands-on experience managing 2,000–3,000+ manpower plants.
• Strong exposure to unionized environments (mandatory).
• Deep knowledge of labor laws, compliance, statutory processes, disciplinary management, and factory norms.
• Mature leader with strong negotiation, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to independently manage complex IR issues with speed, maturity, and sound judgment.

Educational Qualifications

• MBA / PGDM in HR / IR / Labor Relations or equivalent (preferred).