Head - Plant HR - Mfg

Location: Near Madurai

Tamil Language proficiency is a must.

Job Responsibilities:

Employee Relations and Environment Management:

Sound knowledge of Factory Act; other related IR Acts and statutory compliances

- Ensure all statutory and legal compliance in the factory are in place

- Compliance with all work norms and work practices for workmen as per established Standard Operating Procedures as well as the law

- Pro-actively handle & manage the industrial relations scenario ensuring a peaceful and harmonious working environment with the objective of maintaining a no union situation

- Maintain employee discipline in compliance with the legal procedures

- Ensure implementation of all HR systems and policies in the factory

- Maintain cordial relations with the government authorities, labor commissioner, courts, police, local officials and other statutory bodies

- Proactively engage with key officials and build a positive equity for the organization

Manpower Planning and Recruitment:

- Develop a manpower strategy to ensure quality hiring for the factory

- Develop descriptions for all jobs and ensure hiring as per the capabilities required

- Tie-up with relevant educational institutions to ensure regular supply of skilled workforce

- Partner with institutions to develop the skill sets appropriate for our requirements. Responsible for all the funds earmarked for the said purpose

Performance Management:

- Timely KRA setting, aligned with the business goals for all staff and workers in the factory

- Drive understanding of competencies among the staff

- Driving appraisals in the factory and ensure appropriate differentiation and distribution between different performance levels

- Manage severance of underperforming employees

Capability Building:

- Conduct a comprehensive training need analysis by identifying the gaps and suggest interventions to bridge the same

- Draw-up training plan for all workmen / employees along with the functional managers and ensure its implementation

- Scientifically evaluate the training interventions with a view to increase their effectiveness and efficiencies

OD Interventions:

- Develop and manage all aspects of people motivation, Reward & Recognition etc.

- Create and deploy interventions for increasing people involvement in operations with a view to increase their engagement leading to higher productivity and efficiencies

- Help and facilitate implementation of key programmes like ISO, HACCP, Safety etc.

Compensation & Benefits:

- Develop a grade structure in line with the plant business needs as well as the plant organization structure

- Develop a merit incentive policy in line with the company policy

- Ensure internal parity and external competitiveness

- Ensure error free calculation & smooth disbursement of wages; Payroll & Benefits Administration

- Design & maintain salary and pay ranges for various levels

- Develop & ensure proper implementation of incentive system in line with company policy of pay for performance

- Conduct regular Compensation Surveys to ensure competitive positioning with regards to the market.

Contract Staff Strategy & Management:

- Develop a contract staff strategy with a view to optimally utilize as well as put mechanism in place in line with the law to ensure their identity remains distinct from the company

- Management of the contract staff to ensure zero downtime or work stoppage

- Develop strategies to ensure regular supply of skilled manpower through appropriate agencies

Community Building:

- Lead and drive the Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives to build the neighboring community in the area

- Ensure active participation of employees in CSR activities

- Monitor and manage AOF funds allocated for optimum utilization

- Develop a CSR strategy in conjunction with Head Office for social upliftment of the area as well as building high reputation for the organization

Internal Communication:

- Effectively design and implement communication packages for employees in the factory

Factory HR Budget:

- To prepare and monitor Factory HR budget.

Administration Management:

- Responsible for security & administration of Employee facilities like canteen, safety standards, transportation

- To ensure smooth functioning of the Time office and ensure adherence by all employees

- Responsible for HRIS administration and maintenance

- Emergency Management & Crisis resolution