PurposeLead the HR function for the Indore plant as a strategic business partner, aligning people strategy with business objectives. Responsible for end-to-end plant HR operations, talent management, employee engagement, statutory compliance, and organizational integration post-acquisition. Foster a safe, compliant, high-performance, and engaged workplace culture.
Position / Job TitleSenior Manager
DepartmentHuman Resources
Reporting ToGeneral Manager
LocationIndore
Years of Experience16 18 yrs
Job Responsibilities / Deliverables
- Strategic HR Leadership
- Partner with plant leadership to translate business priorities into HR deliverables.
- Lead change management and cultural integration initiatives for the newly acquired plant.
- Align plant HR practices with organisational values, policies, and frameworks.
- Talent Acquisition & Onboarding
- Develop and execute manpower planning in collaboration with functional heads.
- Drive recruitment for all levels, ensuring quality, cultural fit, and timely closure.
- Oversee smooth onboarding and induction processes to accelerate new hire integration.
- Talent Management & Capability Building
- Implement talent development frameworks, succession planning, and career pathing.
- Facilitate learning & development programs tailored to plant needs (technical & behavioural).
- Drive performance management (goal setting, mid-year and annual reviews, REAP).
- Employee Engagement & Retention
- Lead execution of the engagement calendar (Sankalp, R&R, cultural events, pulse surveys).
- Foster an open communication environment through formal and informal channels.
- Monitor and address attrition, absenteeism, and employee morale issues proactively.
- Compensation, Benefits & Fairness
- Support annual compensation reviews ensuring internal equity and market competitiveness.
- Communicate pay structures and growth opportunities with clarity and transparency.
- Industrial Relations & Compliance
- Ensure 100% compliance with applicable labour laws, statutory requirements, and audits.
- Liaise with government authorities, legal advisors, and industry bodies as required.
- Maintain harmonious industrial relations through proactive engagement with workforce representatives (if applicable).
- HR Operations & Analytics
- Oversee HR automation and HRMS utilisation to improve process efficiency.
- Maintain accurate HR metrics and dashboards to support decision-making.
- Prepare, analyse, and present HR reports for management reviews.
Qualifications & Pre-Requisites
- MBA in HR with Experience in manufacturing plant HR leadership.
- Experience in organizational change or post-acquisition integration.
- Data-driven decision-making & Employee advocacy & conflict resolution.
- Desire to work in a dynamic environment, seeking opportunities to implement out of the box ideas and initiatives.
