Senior Manager – Human Resources

Role Overview

The Senior Manager – HR will be responsible for managing end-to-end HR functions across both plant and corporate environments, with a strong focus on industrial relations, statutory compliance, process excellence, and workforce management.

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This role requires a highly process-oriented individual who can establish structured HR practices, ensure compliance, and partner closely with business stakeholders to drive operational efficiency and a positive employee experience.

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Key Responsibilities

1. Industrial Relations (IR) & Employee Relations

• Manage union relationships, including negotiations, settlements, and dispute resolution (for plant environment)

• Handle employee grievances, disciplinary matters, and misconduct cases across both plant and corporate

• Ensure a harmonious and compliant work environment

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2. Statutory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with applicable labour laws, including:

o Factories Act

o Industrial Disputes Act

o Code on Wages

o Shops & Establishments Act

o PF, ESIC, Gratuity, and other applicable regulations

• Liaise with government authorities and manage inspections, audits, and filings

• Maintain all statutory records and ensure audit readiness

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3. HR Operations & Process Management

• Oversee end-to-end employee lifecycle processes (onboarding to exit) across plant and corporate

• Drive standardization, documentation, and continuous improvement of HR processes

• Ensure data accuracy, audit readiness, and compliance-driven documentation

• Manage attendance, leave, and payroll inputs in coordination with finance/payroll teams

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4. Talent Acquisition

• Manage recruitment across plant and corporate roles

• Partner with business leaders to understand manpower requirements and ensure timely hiring

• Strengthen hiring processes to ensure quality and efficiency

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5. Compensation & Benefits

• Support compensation structuring, payroll inputs, and statutory compliance

• Ensure alignment with company policies and regulatory requirements

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6. Performance Management & Development

• Drive performance management frameworks (KRAs/KPIs) across functions

• Identify capability gaps and support learning & development initiatives

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7. Employee Engagement & Culture

• Drive employee engagement initiatives across plant and corporate teams

• Build a structured and positive work culture aligned with business goals

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8. Vendor & Contract Labour Management

• Manage contract labour, manpower agencies, and external vendors

• Ensure compliance with applicable laws for contract workforce

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9. Stakeholder & Team Management

• Act as a strategic HR partner to plant leadership and corporate stakeholders

• Lead and manage the HR team across locations/functions

• Collaborate with leadership to drive HR strategy and process excellence

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Experience & Qualification

• 10–15 years of HR experience

• Experience across both manufacturing/plant and corporate HR environments

• Strong expertise in industrial relations, compliance, and HR operations

• MBA / Master’s degree in Human Resources or related field

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Key Skills

• Strong knowledge of labour laws

• Process-oriented mindset with focus on structure, compliance, and efficiency

• Excellent negotiation, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills

• Strong stakeholder management and leadership capability

• High level of attention to detail and compliance orientation