Head – Human Resources (HR & IR)

Role Summary

The Head – HR & IR will lead end-to-end HR strategy and operations across Corporate Office and Manufacturing Plant. The role requires strong exposure to plant HR, industrial relations, compliance management, HR digitization, succession planning, and HR analytics. The incumbent will ensure statutory compliance, drive safety culture, manage union relationships, and build strong HR systems aligned with business objectives.

KRA: Task / Activities

·  Lead complete HR & IR function across HO and Plant

·  Drive manpower planning, recruitment & onboarding for plant and corporate roles

·  Develop and implement HR policies, SOPs & policy automation initiatives

·  Handle union negotiations, grievance redressal & disciplinary frameworks

·  Conduct domestic enquiries & manage labour disputes

· Ensure statutory compliance (Factories Act, ID Act, PF, ESI, CLRA, Bonus, Gratuity, Standing Orders etc.)

· Lead safety culture initiatives in coordination with plant operations

· Implement succession planning for critical roles (Plant, Operations, Finance, Sales)

· Oversee payroll, attendance, leave management & HRMS systems

· Drive HR digitization & automation of HR processes

· Monitor data accuracy, headcount reporting & attrition analytics

· Prepare and present HR dashboards & MIS to leadership

· Liaise with labour authorities and handle statutory inspections

KPI: Performance Metrics

·  Zero major statutory non-compliance observations

·  Reduction in IR escalations & improved grievance closure timelines

·  Timely closure of critical manpower positions

·  Improvement in attrition metrics

·  100% payroll accuracy & HRMS efficiency

· Succession coverage for identified critical roles

· Monthly HR Dashboard submission to leadership

· Improved plant engagement & safety compliance metrics

Required Skills

Preferred skills

·  Strong exposure to manufacturing / plant-based organizations

·  Extensive Industrial Relations & union handling experience

·  Strong labour law & statutory compliance knowledge

· HR digitization (HRMS, payroll, attendance, performance systems)

· Strong MIS reporting & dashboard preparation

· Data analytics using Advanced Excel (Pivot, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP)

· Policy drafting, automation & SOP documentation

· Succession planning & leadership development

·  Multi-location HR leadership exposure

·  Experience in steel / heavy manufacturing industry

·  Exposure to HR automation & digital transformation projects

· Experience in handling large workforce (plant + corporate)

Attitude Required for This Position

·  Strong leadership presence & decision-making capability

·  High integrity & compliance-oriented mindset

·  Strong negotiation & conflict resolution skills

·  Proactive & hands-on approach

·  Ability to balance corporate strategy with plant-level execution

· Data-driven & structured working style