Head of Human Resources

Job Title

Group HR Head

Level

Senior Management

Qualification & Experience

MBA from a good institute with specialization in HR with experience of 20 -25 years

Function

Human Resources

Location

Head Office, Chennai

Role Objective

• HR Operations
• Attendance & Payroll Process
• Statutory Compliance & Audits
• Industrial &Employee Relation

Principal Accountability

Strategic HR Leadership

• Design and implement HR strategies aligned with Kals Group business objectives.
• Partner with the Board and CEO on succession planning and organizational development
• Drive culture-building initiatives across diverse geographies.

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

• Oversee recruitment for managerial, technical, and shop-floor roles.
• Build strong pipelines for skilled labor and technical specialists.
• Lead leadership development, vocational training, and skill enhancement initiatives.

Performance & Capability Development

• Establish appraisal systems tailored to manufacturing KPIs.
• Lead training in safety, lean manufacturing, and leadership development.
• Continuous training for technical upskilling and automation readiness.
• Promote career mobility across plants and functions.

Industrial Relations & Compliance

• Lead union negotiations, wage settlements, and collective bargaining.
• Ensure compliance with excise laws, labor regulations, and safety standards.
• Handle grievances, disciplinary actions, and workforce disputes.
• Heavy emphasis on industrial relations due to manufacturing plant setups.

Employee Engagement & Welfare

• Drive initiatives for employee satisfaction and retention.
• Oversee welfare programs including housing, medical facilities, and CSR initiatives.
• Manage crisis situations such as strikes or political unrest to ensure operational continuity.

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Partner with finance, legal, and operations for cohesive HR execution.
• Lead digital HR transformation projects across the Group.
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion programs.

Essential Requirements for Fitment (key attributes)

1. Strategic Leadership /vision
2. Comprehensive HR Expertise
3. Leadership & Influence
4. Global & Culture Adaptability
5. Data Driven HR
6. Ethical Leadership

Key Qualities

1. Planning & Executing
2. Developing People
3. Customer Centric
4. Collaborating for Success
5. Business acumen
6. Managing change
7. Continuous improvement