Job Title: AVP/VP - Human Resources

Department: Human Resources

Location: [Gurgaon+ Multiple Plant Locations]

Reporting To: CHRO / Managing Director / CEO

Experience Required: 20+ years (Corporate HR + Plant IR exposure)

Position Summary:

We are seeking a seasoned HR leader to drive the strategic and operational HR agenda across corporate and manufacturing operations. The role will oversee end-to-end HR functions including talent strategy, industrial relations, compliance, organizational development, and cultural transformation. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and proven experience managing complex people landscapes across corporate and plant environments.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic HR Leadership

- Partner with senior leadership to design and execute HR strategies aligned with business goals across corporate and plant functions.

- Lead workforce planning, talent acquisition, leadership development, and succession planning.

- Provide thought leadership on organizational transformation, change management, and employee engagement.

Industrial Relations & Plant HR

- Manage all aspects of Industrial Relations (IR) across multiple manufacturing plants.

- Maintain proactive union relationships, lead negotiations, and ensure long-term settlements.

- Handle disciplinary actions, grievance redressal, labor disputes, and compliance with labor laws.

- Ensure harmonious employee relations by driving engagement initiatives at the shopfloor level.

HR Operations & Compliance

- Ensure compliance with all statutory requirements under labor laws across sites (e.g., Factories Act, ID Act, PF, ESIC).

- Drive uniformity in HR policies, systems, and processes across locations.

- Monitor HR audits, risk assessments, and workplace safety protocols.

Talent & Capability Building

- Drive leadership development initiatives across corporate and plant leadership levels.

- Create and execute learning & development programs to upgrade workforce skill levels.

- Institutionalize robust performance management systems and reward frameworks.

Culture & Engagement

- Champion a unified culture across corporate and manufacturing units.

- Lead internal communications, employee engagement surveys, and action planning.

- Design DE&I and recognition frameworks to promote inclusion and performance mindset.

Digital HR & Transformation

- Lead HR digitalization including HRIS implementation, payroll automation, and people analytics.

- Drive HR transformation projects including restructuring, M&A integrations, and process reengineering.

Qualifications & Experience:

- Master's Degree/MBA in HR/IR/Personnel Management from a reputed institute.

- Minimum 20 years of HR experience, with at least 10 years in plant IR and manufacturing environments.

- Proven experience handling large-scale union negotiations, HR transformation, and strategic partnering.

- Strong knowledge of Indian labor laws, union practices, compliance frameworks, and workforce management.