General Manager - HR

Randstad; Erode; On-site; INR 2,600,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad is seeking a highly experienced General Manager of Human Resources to lead the corporate HR function and partner with the CEO to align people strategies with manufacturing and business growth objectives. This high-impact role directs both corporate and factory HR operations for a 250-employee organization.

The successful leader will drive talent acquisition, performance management, employee engagement, and change management, while mentoring the HR team and ensuring compliance across

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Lead and manage the complete HR function for the corporate office, supporting ~250 employees.
• Executive Partnership: Align people strategies with CEO and senior leadership.
• Core HR Operations: Drive talent acquisition, engagement, performance management, and day-to-day HR.
• Team Mentorship & Management: Build and mentor a high-performing corporate HR team.
• Factory HR Oversight: Guide HR Executives at the manufacturing factory.
• Business Alignment: Ensure HR practices align with business objectives and growth.

Job description

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic General Manager Human Resources to lead the overall HR function for our corporate office. Acting as a core member of the leadership team, you will partner directly with the CEO to shape people strategies that drive organizational development and support business growth. This is a high-impact role requiring a visionary leader capable of aligning human capital initiatives with our overarching manufacturing and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Lead and manage the complete, end-to-end HR function for the corporate office, supporting a headcount of approximately 250 employees.
• Executive Partnership: Collaborate closely with the CEO and senior leadership to design and execute people strategies, organizational development plans, and change management initiatives.
• Core HR Operations: Drive key HR pillars including talent acquisition, employee engagement, performance management, and day-to-day HR operations.
• Team Mentorship & Management: Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing corporate HR department
• Factory HR Oversight: Oversee, guide, and support HR Executives stationed at the manufacturing factory, who will report directly to this role.
• Business Alignment: Ensure all HR practices, policies, and compliance measures seamlessly align with the companys business objectives and support long-term organizational growth.

Candidate Profile

• Industry Experience: Proven HR leadership experience, specifically within the manufacturing industry.
• Functional Expertise: Strong, hands‑on exposure to handling end-to-end HR functions at a corporate level.
• Leadership Capabilities: Demonstrated experience in managing large teams and navigating multiple HR stakeholders across both corporate and factory environments.
• Strategic Acumen: High ability to work closely with C‑suite executives and senior leadership to drive strategic, company‑wide HR initiatives.
• Language Skills: Familiarity and fluency in Tamil is highly preferred to ensure seamless communication across all levels of the workforce.

Work Schedule

• Working Days: 6-day working week.
• Off Days: Sundays and the 2nd Saturday.