Director - Human Resources - Manufacturing Sector

Role: Head - HR

Department: Human Resources

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic HR Leadership:

- Develop and implement HR strategies in line with business objectives and long-term growth plans.

- Act as a strategic advisor to leadership on workforce planning, succession, and organizational effectiveness.

- Organizational Design & Change Management

- Drive organizational restructuring, talent deployment, and capability building.

- Lead change management initiatives to ensure seamless adoption of transformation programs.

- Employee Relations & Industrial Relations (ER/IR)

- Manage and resolve complex ER/IR issues in a proactive manner.

-Ensure compliance with labor laws, statutory requirements, and industrial agreements.

- Build strong engagement mechanisms between management, employees, and union bodies (where applicable).

HR Transformation & Projects:

- Lead HR digital transformation initiatives for process efficiency.

- Introduce best practices in performance management, compensation, and talent development.

- Drive culture-building initiatives that align with company values and operational excellence.

People Development & Leadership:

- Mentor and develop HR business partners across multiple plants/units.

- Build leadership succession pipelines across the organization.

- Foster a culture of continuous learning, diversity, and employee well-being.

Required Candidate Profile:

Education: MBA/PGDM in HR / Industrial Relations (Mandatory)

Experience:

- 10+ years of experience leading HR in the manufacturing sector (preferably Pharmaceutical, Life Sciences, or related industries).

- Proven track record in handling ER/IR matters, organizational design, and HR transformation projects.

- Experience in multi-plant HR leadership will be a strong plus.

Competencies:

- Strong business acumen and HR strategy alignment.

- Expertise in ER/IR, labor laws, and compliance.

- Change management, organizational transformation, and digital HR exposure.

- Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills.

- Ability to work in dynamic, fast-paced, and challenging environments