Cluster Head - HR & IR - Consumer/Pharma/FMCG - TISS/XLRI/FMS/MDI

About the role:

Our client is a well-established consumer-focused organization with a significant manufacturing footprint and a large, diverse workforce.

Requirements:

- Lead the complete HR and IR function across multiple manufacturing plants, partnering closely with plant and business leadership.

- Drive workforce strategy, employee engagement, talent management, performance, and organizational effectiveness across the cluster.

- Manage Industrial Relations, union relationships, labour matters, settlements, and employee relations across plants.

- Ensure effective HR governance, compliance, policies, and consistent people practices across multiple locations.

Ideal Candidate:

- MBA from a Tier 1 institute with 15-20 years of HR and IR experience.

- Strong experience managing HR and IR across multiple manufacturing plants.

- Exposure to consumer, pharma, FMCG, or other large-scale manufacturing environments.

- Deep understanding of Industrial Relations, unions, labour laws, settlements, and workforce management.

- Proven ability to lead large HR teams and partner effectively with senior business and plant leadership.