Head - Human Resources - Manufacturing Plant

Leading Manufacturing company with multiple facilities spreading pan India is hiring for a HR Head for their up coming Greenfield plant.

Position Overview: The HR Head will be responsible for establishing and leading the Human Resources function in a Greenfields bulk chemical plant. This role involves strategic HR planning, talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, and organizational development. The HR Head will play a crucial role in shaping the company culture and ensuring alignment with business objectives.

KRA's & Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic HR Planning & HR Technology

- Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with the overall business objectives.

- Collaborate with leadership to identify workforce needs and plan for talent acquisition and retention.

- Exposure to HRIS like SAP-SF or Darwin Box or any other HR ERP will help. Latest in HR Chat-bots and HR gamification modules for effective on boarding will be a plus.

2. Talent Acquisition & Retention:

- Design and execute recruitment strategies to attract top-tier Manufacturing talent.

- Establish effective on boarding processes for new hires.

- Achieve annual recruitment targets for key positions.

- Maintain employee turnover below industry benchmarks.

3. Employee Engagement:

- Implement initiatives to enhance employee satisfaction and engagement.

- Conduct regular surveys to measure and improve employee morale.

- Have a clear annual employee engagement plan to execute focusing on employee retention and reduction in attrition.

4. Employee Relations(IR):

- Foster positive employee relations through effective communication and conflict resolution.

- Implement policies and procedures that promote a healthy and inclusive workplace culture.

- Exposure to Wage agreements & long-term settlements will help.

5. Talent Management & Performance Management:

- Implement a robust Talent management process from Day 1 with good Succession planning for Critical positions. Exposure to 9-box PP matrix will be helpful.

- Design and implement performance management systems to drive employee development and productivity. Exposure to BSC will help.

- Conduct regular performance reviews and provide constructive feedback.

6. Training and Development:

- Identify training needs and develop programs to enhance employee skills both functional and leadership.

- Facilitate leadership development initiatives with focus on Talent pool.

- Measure Training effectiveness through Kirk Patrick model.

7. Compensation and Benefits:

- Develop and manage competitive compensation and benefits programs.

- Exposure to Compensation linked various retention tool will be helpful.

- Ensure compliance with labour laws and regulations.

8. Organizational Development:

- Drive initiatives for organizational growth and effectiveness.

- Implement change management strategies when necessary.

9. Health and Safety:

- Collaborate with relevant departments to ensure a safe working environment.

- Implement health and safety policies and procedures.

- Exposure to 5S, Six Sigma will be a plus.

10. Compliance and Risk Management:

- Ensure 100% compliance with labour laws and regulations.

- Mitigate HR-related risks through effective policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

- Master's in Human Resources preferably from reputed institutes.

- Proven experience as an HR leader in the chemical manufacturing industry.

- In-depth knowledge of HR best practices, labour laws, and industry trends.

- Strong leadership and communication skills.

- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.