Qualification: MBA/MSW

Experience: 20 + years

Location: Bangalore

Industry background: Manufacturing or Automotive

- Kannada speaking (Preferred)

- MNC Company background candidates preferred

- Large company background candidates preferred

- Managed team of 20 - 40 (HR team)

3. KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIs):

- Industrial relations stability and zero/minimum production loss due to IR issues.

- Successful union negotiations and timely wage settlements.

- Labour law and statutory compliance.

- Manpower productivity and optimization.

- Reduction in absenteeism and employee turnover.

- Recruitment turnaround time for critical positions.

- Training effectiveness and skill development.

- Employee engagement and satisfaction scores.

- HR cost as a percentage of revenue/production cost.

- Overtime and contract labour cost optimization.

- Performance management effectiveness.

- Succession coverage for critical positions.

- Employee grievance resolution turnaround time.

- HR digitalization and process improvement.

- Successful support for new projects/capacity expansion.

4. CANDIDATE PROFILE:

Education:

- MBA/PGDM in Human Resources / Personnel Management preferred.

- Degree in Law, Labour Welfare, Industrial Relations or related discipline will be an advantage.

Experience:

- 15 - 22 years of progressive HR experience, preferably in manufacturing, automotive, auto components, engineering or similar industries.

- Strong experience in plant HR and Industrial Relations is essential.

- Experience in unionized manufacturing environments is highly desirable.

- Experience in managing large workforces and multi-shift operations preferred.

5. REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:

- Strong Industrial Relations and union-management skills.

- Excellent knowledge of labour laws and statutory compliance.

- Strong negotiation and conflict-resolution skills.

- Strategic HR leadership capability.

- Strong business and commercial acumen.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.

- Leadership and stakeholder management.

- Ability to work effectively in a high-pressure manufacturing environment.

- Strong decision-making and execution capability.

- Change management and organizational development skills.

- High level of integrity, confidentiality and professional maturity.

6. KEY STAKEHOLDERS:

Internal:

- Managing Director / Business Head

- Plant Head

- Production & Operations

- Quality

- Engineering / Maintenance

- Finance

- Supply Chain

- EHS

- Corporate HR

- Legal & Compliance

External:

- Trade Unions / Employee Representatives

- Labour Authorities

- Government Departments

- Contractors and manpower agencies

- Consultants / Legal Advisors

- Industry associations

7. IDEAL CANDIDATE:

The ideal candidate will be a seasoned Plant HR & IR leader with strong exposure to unionized manufacturing operations, labour law compliance, workforce productivity and employee relations. The candidate should have the maturity to handle sensitive employee/union matters, negotiate effectively with stakeholders, and simultaneously drive strategic HR initiatives that support business growth, productivity and profitability.

The role requires a hands-on leader who can balance business objectives, employee expectations and industrial relations while creating a disciplined, productive and engaged workforce.