Senior Manager - Human Resources & Industrial Relations - Manufacturing Firm

The company is a leading recycler of post-consumer plastic (PET and Polyolefins) waste, headquartered in Mumbai, India since nearly two decades. Today, we collect, sort and recycle over a billion bottles annually supporting nearly 20,000 livelihoods on a daily basis.

They produces high quality recycled plastic (PET and Polyolefin) flakes and granules serving a variety of quality sensitive industries. This helps achieve maximum value for the plastic waste collected, fostering circularity, and benefiting the entire value chain.

Duties and Accountabilities:

Industrial Relations:

- Develop and implement effective industrial relations strategies, policies, and practices for the greenfield manufacturing plant.

- Foster a positive work environment by promoting open communication, conflict resolution, and employee engagement.

- Liaise with relevant government agencies, departments and other external stakeholders to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

- Manage grievance handling and disciplinary procedures in a fair and transparent manner.

- Monitor and analyze labor market trends, industry benchmarks, and best practices to make recommendations for continuous improvement.

HR Strategy and Planning:

- Collaborate with senior management to align HR strategies with overall business objectives for the new plant.

- Develop and execute HR plans, programs, and initiatives that support organizational growth and talent retention.

Talent Acquisition and Management:

- Lead the recruitment process for the greenfield plant, including workforce planning, sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding of new employees.

- Implement effective performance management systems and processes to drive employee development and productivity.

- Develop and maintain a robust succession planning framework to ensure continuity of key roles.

Training and Development:

- Identify training needs, design and implement training programs to enhance employee skills, knowledge, and capabilities.

- Foster a culture of continuous learning and development to support employee career growth.

Compensation and Benefits:

- Oversee the design, implementation, and administration of competitive compensation and benefits programs.

- Conduct regular market surveys and benchmarking exercises to ensure the organization remains competitive in terms of total rewards.

Compliance and Legal:

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

- Stay updated on changes in labor legislation and make necessary adjustments to policies and practices.

Qualification & Experience:

- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. Master's degree and relevant certifications preferred.

- 8-10 years of experience in HR and IR roles, with a focus on manufacturing or industrial settings.

- Proven experience in successfully setting up HR and IR functions in greenfield projects is a plus.

- Strong knowledge of local labor laws, regulations, and compliance requirements.

- Excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.

- Demonstrated leadership and team management abilities.

- Understanding and fluency in English, Hindi and Marathi is preferred.