Head - HR & IR

Prominent Consultant; Rajasthan; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Prominent Consultant seeks a senior HR leader to head HR operations and industrial relations across the plant/organization, ensuring compliance, employee engagement, and alignment with business objectives.

You will develop HR policies, manage the end-to-end employee lifecycle, oversee payroll and benefits, lead wage negotiations with unions, and ensure statutory compliance while fostering a positive, high-performance culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing setting with IR exposure.
• Strong knowledge of labour laws and statutory compliance.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and leadership abilities.
• Experience in HR operations and industrial relations management.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall HR operations and implement HR strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Develop, implement, and periodically review HR policies, procedures, systems, and processes.
• Manage the complete employee lifecycle, including manpower planning, recruitment, onboarding, development, performance management and separation.
• Ensure effective manpower utilization, workforce planning and organizational development.
• Monitor HR performance indicators and provide MIS reports to senior management.
• Drive continuous improvement in HR processes and service delivery.
• Lead Industrial Relations activities to maintain a harmonious working environment.
• Handle grievances, disciplinary matters, wage negotiations, and union discussions.
• Ensure compliance with labour laws and statutory requirements.
• Maintain coordination with management and production teams to address workforce issues.
• Promote a positive employee relations environment and minimize disruptions.
• Oversee payroll, attendance, leave administration and benefits.

Skills

HR operations

Industrial Relations

Labour laws

Employee engagement

Performance management

Manpower planning

Payroll coordination

Leadership

Job description

To lead and manage the overall Human Resources and Industrial Relations functions of the plant/organization, ensuring effective HR operations, employee engagement, industrial harmony, statutory compliance, and alignment of HR strategies with business objectives. The role will be responsible for developing HR policies, managing employee relations, maintaining harmonious relationships with employees and trade unions, and fostering a positive workplace culture

Role & Reasonability

1. HR Strategy & Operations

• Lead overall HR operations and implement HR strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Develop, implement, and periodically review HR policies, procedures, systems, and processes.
• Manage the complete employee lifecycle, including manpower planning, recruitment, onboarding, employee development, performance management, and separation.
• Ensure effective manpower utilization, workforce planning, and organizational development.
• Monitor HR performance indicators, prepare MIS reports, and provide periodic updates to senior management.
• Drive continuous improvement in HR processes, systems, and employee service delivery.

2. Industrial Relations (IR) & Employee Relations

• Lead Industrial Relations activities to maintain a peaceful, productive, and harmonious working environment.
• Handle employee grievances, disciplinary matters, misconduct cases, domestic enquiries, and conflict resolution.
• Lead wage negotiations, settlements, and discussions with unions and employee representatives, wherever applicable.
• Manage disciplinary procedures in accordance with company policies and applicable labour laws.
• Maintain effective coordination with plant management, production teams, and other departments to address workforce-related issues.
• Support the development of a positive employee relations environment and minimize employee-related operational disruptions

3. Labour Law & Statutory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with applicable labour laws, employment regulations, and statutory requirements.
• Oversee statutory compliance relating to wages, working hours, overtime, leave, employee benefits, contract labour, and other applicable employment provisions.
• Monitor compliance documentation, registers, returns, licences, notices, and statutory records.
• Coordinate with government authorities, labour departments, inspectors, and other statutory bodies as required..

4. Employee Engagement & Organizational Culture

• Drive employee engagement initiatives and promote a positive, inclusive, and performance-oriented work culture.
• Develop and implement employee welfare initiatives, recognition programmes, and communication activities.
• Promote organizational values, discipline, teamwork, and ethical workplace practices.

5. Performance Management & Talent Development

• Implement and monitor the performance appraisal and management system.
• Identify training needs and coordinate learning and development initiatives for employees and supervisors.
• Support leadership development, succession planning, and talent management initiatives.

6. Manpower Planning, Recruitment & Workforce Management

• Coordinate with departmental heads to identify current and future manpower requirements.
• Ensure timely recruitment and deployment of suitable manpower across departments.
• Monitor workforce strength, absenteeism, attrition, overtime, and manpower costs.
• Oversee onboarding, induction, employee documentation, and separation formalities.

7. Payroll, Compensation & Benefits

• Oversee payroll coordination, attendance management, leave administration, and employee benefits.

Required Skills

• Must have experience working in a manufacturing company and preferred to have handled Greenfield /Brownfield Project
• Strong experience in HR operations and Industrial Relations management.
• Good knowledge of applicable labour laws, statutory compliance, and employment regulations.
• Strong communication, negotiation, interpersonal, and leadership skills.