The Senior Manager - HR will be responsible for managing end-to-end HR functions across both plant and corporate environments, with a strong focus on industrial relations, statutory compliance, process excellence, and workforce management.

This role requires a highly process-oriented individual who can establish structured HR practices, ensure compliance, and partner closely with business stakeholders to drive operational efficiency and a positive employee experience.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Industrial Relations (IR) & Employee Relations

- Manage union relationships, including negotiations, settlements, and dispute resolution (for plant environment)

- Handle employee grievances, disciplinary matters, and misconduct cases across both plant and corporate

- Ensure a harmonious and compliant work environment

2. Statutory Compliance

Ensure compliance with applicable labour laws, including:

- Factories Act

- Industrial Disputes Act

- Code on Wages

- Shops & Establishments Act

- PF, ESIC, Gratuity, and other applicable regulations

- Liaise with government authorities and manage inspections, audits, and filings

- Maintain all statutory records and ensure audit readiness

3. HR Operations & Process Management

- Oversee end-to-end employee lifecycle processes (onboarding to exit) across plant and corporate

- Drive standardization, documentation, and continuous improvement of HR processes

- Ensure data accuracy, audit readiness, and compliance-driven documentation

- Manage attendance, leave, and payroll inputs in coordination with finance/payroll teams

4. Talent Acquisition

- Manage recruitment across plant and corporate roles

- Partner with business leaders to understand manpower requirements and ensure timely hiring

- Strengthen hiring processes to ensure quality and efficiency

5. Compensation & Benefits

- Support compensation structuring, payroll inputs, and statutory compliance

- Ensure alignment with company policies and regulatory requirements

6. Performance Management & Development

- Drive performance management frameworks (KRAs/KPIs) across functions

- Identify capability gaps and support learning & development initiatives

7. Employee Engagement & Culture

- Drive employee engagement initiatives across plant and corporate teams

- Build a structured and positive work culture aligned with business goals

8. Vendor & Contract Labour Management

- Manage contract labour, manpower agencies, and external vendors

- Ensure compliance with applicable laws for contract workforce

9. Stakeholder & Team Management

- Act as a strategic HR partner to plant leadership and corporate stakeholders

- Lead and manage the HR team across locations/functions

- Collaborate with leadership to drive HR strategy and process excellence

Experience & Qualification:

- Experience across both manufacturing/plant and corporate HR environments

- Strong expertise in industrial relations, compliance, and HR operations

- MBA / Master's degree in Human Resources or related field

Key Skills:

- Strong knowledge of labour laws

- Process-oriented mindset with focus on structure, compliance, and efficiency

- Excellent negotiation, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills

- Strong stakeholder management and leadership capability

- High level of attention to detail and compliance orientation