Role Overview:

We are looking for an experienced Senior HR Manager to lead Human Resources operations, organizational effectiveness, compliance, payroll governance, and strategic HR initiatives across corporate and plant locations. This role requires a hands-on HR leader who can balance strategic thinking with operational execution while partnering closely with business leaders to build a high-performing, compliant, and employee-centric organization.

Key Responsibilities:

HR Business Partnering & Operations:

- Partner with business leadership as a strategic HR advisor, aligning HR initiatives with organizational objectives.

- Drive operational excellence across the entire employee lifecycle, including onboarding, employee engagement, performance management, career development, and exit management.

- Foster a culture of openness, collaboration, diversity, inclusion, and accountability.

- Handle employee grievances, disciplinary matters, and conflict resolution while ensuring fair and consistent practices.

- Execute end-to-end Performance Management System (PMS) cycles in collaboration with business leaders and Compensation & Benefits teams.

- Manage stakeholder relationships through regular business reviews and HR discussions.

- Drive career development initiatives, including goal setting, internal job rotations, succession planning, and performance improvement programs.

- Prepare and present HR dashboards, workforce analytics, and business reports to leadership.

- Lead employee engagement initiatives and ensure action plans are effectively implemented.

HR Centre of Excellence (CoE):

- Design and implement HR programs aligned with business priorities and organizational objectives.

- Develop talent engagement, retention, leadership development, and capability-building initiatives.

- Provide guidance to managers on employee relations, compliance, performance management, and workplace behavior.

- Lead Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) initiatives across the organization.

- Support organizational restructuring and HR transformation initiatives.

Employee Engagement & Organizational Initiatives:

- Lead employer branding, employee rewards & recognition, wellness programs, and engagement initiatives.

- Support HR leadership in strategic planning, departmental reviews, and organizational projects.

- Manage budgets related to employee engagement, recognition, and HR initiatives.

- Drive HR automation and AI-enabled process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.

Compliance & Governance:

- Ensure compliance with all applicable labor laws and statutory regulations.

- Oversee compliance related to PF, ESI, Gratuity, Payroll, Shops & Establishment, and other statutory obligations across corporate and plant operations.

- Conduct compliance audits and recommend corrective actions where necessary.

- Develop, review, and update HR policies and standard operating procedures in line with legal requirements and industry best practices.

- Partner with plant HR teams to ensure consistent compliance across locations.

Required Skills & Experience:

- 12+ years of progressive HR experience with significant exposure to HR Operations, HR Business Partnering, Compliance, Payroll, and Employee Relations.

- Strong experience managing end-to-end HR operations in a fast-paced organization.

- Proven experience leading HR initiatives at a senior level and managing cross-functional stakeholders.

- Mandatory experience managing and developing teams of at least two direct reports.

- Strong knowledge of Indian labor laws, statutory compliance, payroll governance, and HR best practices.

- Experience implementing HR automation, AI-enabled HR tools, and HRMS platforms.

- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.

- Excellent communication, leadership, stakeholder management, and interpersonal skills.

- Demonstrated ability to thrive in a high-growth, execution-focused environment with evolving business priorities.

Qualifications:

- MBA or Executive MBA in Human Resources from a reputed university.

- Strong academic background with progressive HR leadership experience.

- Experience working in manufacturing, industrial, technology, or other high-growth organizations will be an advantage.

What We Offer:

- High-visibility leadership role with direct exposure to senior management.

- Opportunity to shape people strategy and organizational culture during a phase of rapid growth.

- Collaborative, innovation-driven work environment with significant learning and career development opportunities.

- Opportunity to contribute to organizational excellence while driving impactful HR initiatives.

- A challenging and rewarding role within a fast-growing, future-focused organization.