Chief People Officer - Manufacturing

Job Description:

Roles & Responsibilities:

- Implement cost control measures such as optimizing staffing levels, negotiating vendor contracts, and identifying areas for efficiency improvement.

- Develop strategies to enhance workforce productivity, reduce overtime, and control benefits expenditure.

- Develop retention strategies, including employee engagement programs, career development initiatives, and competitive compensation packages.

- Ensure vacant roles are filled within a reasonable time frame to minimize disruptions and maintain an agile workforce.

- Provide regular reporting and analysis of personnel costs as a percentage of revenue to support data-driven decision-making.

- Monitor attrition rates, identify reasons for employee departures, and take proactive measures to reduce attrition.

- Collaborate with the HR team to implement retention initiatives and continuously assess their effectiveness.

- Regularly review the status of vacant roles and take corrective actions, such as adjusting recruitment strategies or reallocating resources, to minimize delays.

Key Performance Indicators

- Employee Retention Rate

- Personnel Cost as % of Revenue

- Talent pipeline readiness for critical roles

- Successful implementation of HR digitalisation initiatives

- Employee Engagement Score

Qualifications:

- BBA/B.Com with specialization in human resources or a related field.

- MBA/PGDM in HR

- Extensive leadership experience, possibly in a senior HR role within a manufacturing company.

Skills and Competencies:

- Strong understanding of labor laws, regulations, and compliance.

- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

- Strong analytical & problem-solving/ conflict resolution skills

- Ability to change as per the market trends.

Critical Competencies Required:

- Leadership Experience

- Analytical Skills

- Relationship Building