General Manager - Corporate HR - Manufacturing/FMCG/Consumer Durables

Position Overview:

We are seeking a seasoned and strategic General Manager - HR to lead and drive Human Resources across both Corporate and Plant Operations. The ideal candidate must bring 20+ years of rich HR experience, with a solid foundation in Plant HR and current exposure to Corporate HR leadership. This role demands a strong business partner mindset, experience in driving change, building scalable HR systems, and a deep understanding of labor laws and compliance relevant to a manufacturing setup.

Key Responsibilities:

Corporate HR:

- Lead all corporate HR functions including talent acquisition, performance management, L&D, employee engagement, and HR strategy.

- Partner with senior leadership to drive organizational effectiveness, culture building, and succession planning.

- Design and implement HR policies aligned with business goals and compliance standards.

- Oversee Compensation & Benefits strategy and workforce planning across functions.

- Lead HR digital transformation and automation initiatives.

Manufacturing / Plant HR:

- Serve as the HR lead for multiple plants and manufacturing sites.

- Drive all aspects of plant HR operations: IR, labor law compliance, contract labor management, time office, safety practices, and grievance handling.

- Build strong relationships with plant leadership and union representatives.

- Monitor and ensure harmonious industrial relations, proactively resolving conflicts and labor issues.

- Lead workforce productivity and skilling programs at the shop floor level.

Desired Candidate Profile:

Experience:

- Minimum 20 years of progressive HR experience with at least 5-10 years in Plant HR and recent experience in Corporate HR leadership roles.

Industry Preference: Manufacturing / Engineering / Auto / FMCG / Consumer Durables.

- Strong exposure to labor laws, factory compliance, and IR best practices.

- Proven experience in managing HR across multi-location plants.

- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving orientation.

Educational Qualifications: MBA / PGDM in HR from a reputed institute.

Location: Gurgaon (Must be willing to travel to plants as per business need)