Role Objective
- A key objective of this position is to lead HR operations across India, ensuring robust statutory and legal compliance, strengthening employee relations and accelerating the digital transformation of HR systems.
- The role is pivotal in aligning HR strategies with business objectives while fostering a culture of excellence, compliance and engagement across manufacturing plants, corporate offices, and regional branches.
Desired Candidate Profile:
- Educational Qualification: Postgraduate degree in Human Resources or equivalent.
- Experience: 5-7 years of progressive HR experience, including 58 years in leadership roles, specifically in HR operations and plant HR.
- Technology Proficiency: Operational expertise in HRMS tools such as Darwinbox, SuccessFactors and SAP HR, with hands-on experience in system implementation and process automation.
- Leadership & Business Acumen: Strong leadership skills with the ability to align HR initiatives with business goals and drive organizational growth.
- Compliance & Legal Exposure: Proven experience in managing statutory compliance, labor laws, legal cases, and audits across multiple locations.
- Operational Excellence: Strong background in managing HR operations, payroll, labor contractors, and HR documentation in a plant/manufacturing setup.
- Strategic Thinking: Adept at managing HR budgets, manpower planning, and integrating HR with business strategy.
Role & Responsibilities:
HR Operations & Compliance
- Lead pan-India HR operations ensuring alignment with business and legal frameworks.
- Manage statutory and legal compliance, coordinate with legal consultants, and track ongoing litigations.
- Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing and compliance with all statutory requirements (PF, ESI, PT, EDLI, etc.
Employee Relations & Engagement
- Cultivate positive employee relations and manage grievance redressal systems.
- Represent HR during customer and regulatory audits and ensure smooth audit closures.
- Design and implement retention strategies focused on high-performing employees (A Players).
Performance & Compensation
- Oversee performance management cycles including KRA setting, mid-year reviews, and appraisals.
- Administer compensation, incentives, and variable pay plans accurately and efficiently.
- Drive HR analytics and reporting to support data-driven decision-making.
Technology & Digitalization
- Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of HRMS platforms such as Darwinbox, SuccessFactors, and SAP HR.
- Drive the digitalisation of HR processes, including system configuration, user adoption, and integration of best practices.
- Identify opportunities for automation, enhancing HR service delivery and efficiency.
People Processes
- Manage onboarding, induction, exit processes, and F&F settlements.
- Supervise employee life-cycle documentation including disciplinary actions, PIPs, and HR letters.
- Monitor and maintain SLAs across HR service areas.
Policy & Procedure Governance
- Prepare, implement, and regularly update HR SOPs and policies at all locations.
- Ensure all HR documents and records are maintained securely and are audit-ready.
Strategic & Financial Management
- Prepare annual HR budgets and monitor utilization and cost optimization.
- Collaborate with department heads for manpower planning and resourcing needs.
- Participate in sales and performance review meetings, contributing HR insights and follow-ups.
Functional Skills Required
- Statutory & Legal Compliance.
- Employee Relations & Retention.
- HR Systems & Technology (Darwinbox, SuccessFactors, SAP HR).
- HR Digitalisation & Process Automation.
- Compensation & Benefits Management.
- Performance Management & Appraisal.
- HR Documentation & Operations.
- Strategic HR Planning & Budgeting.
Behavioral Skills Required
- Leadership & Influencing.
- Strategic Thinking.
- Change Management.
- Communication & Collaboration.
- Problem Solving & Decision-Making.
Team Size to be Handled:
- Manage a team of 10-12 HR professionals, including 3-4 direct reportees at the Sr.
- Manager and Manager levels, reporting to the VP HR.
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