Description:

Our client is a global leader in industrial manufacturing, specializing in high-performance conveyor belts and related products.

The HR Manager will oversee smooth HR operations across India, ensuring alignment between local operations and global HR practices. This role is pivotal in fostering a transparent, performance-driven culture while supporting talent management, compliance, and employee relations initiatives.

Key Accountabilities:

1. Recruitment & Workforce Planning (Shared / Management)

- Optimize workforce planning across all locations.

- Evaluate recruitment needs and ensure fulfillment through effective recruitment channels.

2. Compensation & Benefits (Shared / Management)

- Implement C&B strategies and programs in line with global guidelines.

- Manage approvals for employee compensation adjustments with the global HR team.

3. Performance Management & Employee Development (Full)

- Oversee performance management cycles for all employees.

- Implement talent development initiatives and training programs as per organizational guidelines.

4. Employee Relations & Industrial Relations (Full)

- Act as primary contact for employee representatives and trade unions.

- Lead Union Management, Union Negotiations, and support local management on collective labor agreements (CLAs).

- Promote open and transparent communication channels across all levels.

- Resolve grievances, disciplinary cases, and employee concerns in compliance with legal and organizational requirements.

5. HR Administration & Compliance (Full)

- Ensure statutory compliance for HR processes and labor laws.

- Review and manage payroll and personnel reporting accuracy.

- Partner with top management on ad-hoc projects and policy implementation.

6. Stakeholder Interaction

- Collaborate with local management on policy formulation, PMS, and recruitment (Shared).

- Guide functional heads and employees on HR policies and grievance resolution (Full).

- Engage with unions, government authorities, and external agencies for compliance and labor-related matters (Shared/Full).

- Coordinate with recruitment agencies to fulfill hiring needs (Full).

Qualifications & Experience:

- Education: Bachelor's degree; PG in HR preferred.

- Experience: 14-20 years in HR with managerial experience, preferably in an international environment.

Skills & Knowledge:

- Proficiency in Marathi and English.

- Expertise in labor law, industrial relations, and statutory
compliance.

- Strong experience in Union Management, Union Negotiations, and Collective Labor Agreements (CLAs).

- Proven ability to implement organizational culture change.

- Strong talent management and retention skills.