Head HR - Region (Corporate HR-Pune)

Varroc; Pune District; On-site; INR 2,800,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Varroc is seeking a senior HR leader to drive HR processes and systems across its manufacturing region. You will partner with business leaders to enable the employee lifecycle, talent management, L&D, payroll and IR strategies, ensuring compliance and regional growth.

The role requires 18+ years in HR within manufacturing, with MBA in HR and preference for BE/B.Tech. Location is Pune with relocation if needed; a robust implementation mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• MBA (HR) - Full-time degree is required.
• BE/B.Tech is preferred/desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR processes and systems across the manufacturing region to enable employee lifecycle.
• Participate in business strategy and HR reviews at plant, cluster and regional levels.
• Deploy talent management initiatives, define GET progression plan, and align salary framework inputs.
• Lead learning and development planning for region and clusters, including PMS and TNI calendars.
• Coordinate payroll resolution and ensure compliance across the region.
• Contribute to IR strategy, wage settlements and negotiations with ER Head.
• Oversee governance, audits and compliance, responding to auditors and statutory requirements.
• Support recruitment and build a high-performing HR team with clear performance expectations.

Skills

HR strategy

Talent management

Learning & development

Payroll management

Industrial relations

Governance & compliance

Team development

Education

MBA (HR) - Full-time

BE/B.Tech (Preferred)

Job description

JOB PURPOSE

Lead HR processes and systems to enable employee lifecycle and act as a strategic partner to business leaders; Manage implementation of HR strategy and processes across the manufacturing region / clusters by ensuring effective manpower productivity, management of talent, HR compliances, learning & development, employee performance and other HR related aspects aimed to enable business growth and achievement of set business objectives.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

Region Level HR planning and review

• Participate in the business strategy and planning meetings of the Manufacturing Region to understand business priorities and derive imperatives for the HR function
• Participate and contribute to HR reviews conducted at various levels, Plant level with Plant HR teams, Cluster & Regional Level with Operations & HR Head and functionally with Head of HR for India Manufacturing

Talent Management

• Manage deployment of all talent management related corporate initiatives; Take steps to introduce and socialise these at the Manufacturing Region & its Clusters for implementation success, e.g. competency framework, HiPot identification,
• At the Manufacturing Region & its Cluster level, prepare and implement the GET progression plan; Ensure timely review of GETs; Work with corporate HR team and provide input on salary framework, sourcing, stipends, etc.
• Support assessment and evaluation of functions and role holders to determine gap assessment, and share input with corporate HR for design of training programs

Learning & Development

• Prepare the broader training and development plan for the Manufacturing Region & its Clusters, including aspects such as plant wise welfare and training programs budgets, IDPs from PMS, TNI, calendar preparation, etc.
• Define the training programs based on business / plant needs and individual development plans from PMS
• Review and finalize the design and content of training programs designed at Manufacturing Region & its Cluster level (largely prepared by Plant and Cluster HR jointly)
• Assess and provide GET training requirements based on quarterly assessments
• Lead execution of various central corporate led training programs, such as, both behavioral and technical, Train the Trainer (TTT) for foundation and advance competencies (designed centrally) and HiPoTs training programs; Ensure effective deployment of central programs through nominations, high attendance, etc.

Payroll Management

• Coordinate and oversee resolution of payroll related issues and deviations observed at the Corporate for the Manufacturing Region & its Cluster employees.

Industrial Relations

• Contribute to discussions with Head HR India Manufacturing, Regional Operations Head and ER Head on matters pertaining IR for the Cluster & its plants to develop IR strategy, productivity linked agreements, review wage settlement surveys, etc. and prepare for negotiations
• Discuss variable pay component, design and position additional incentive/ productivity schemes and negotiate along with ER Head
• Scan, conduct internal / external research and analyze to develop recommendations on collective bargaining agreement and related financials, discuss with ER head for finalization and draft agreement preparation; Participate in negotiations along with ER Head

Governance HR audit and compliance

• Respond to queries and data requests on HR processes, systems and practices for customers audits such as 2W / 4W OEM Customers; Ensure compliance and adherence with contractors
• Coordinate to provide data, information and respond to queries for various internal / external statutory auditors
• Collate and report on non-compliance / non-adherence to Head HR India Manufacturing and determine action plan to close open points/ red flags to ensure compliance
• Monitor and enhance the operational index rigor for on time execution and smooth operations e.g. merit increase list, PMS ratings, etc.
• Review to ensure all statutory and compliance related requirements are met on time and accurately, e.g. upload of licenses by the plant HR, updates on Compliance Management System (CMS), salary updates on contract labour management system, etc.
• Review, collate and share the monthly compliance review report to the employee relations team

Team development

• Participate in recruitment process to identify the right talent across positions within the function
• Establish individual performance expectations and regularly review individual performance of the team
• Identify and create development opportunities for team members to enhance functional knowledge

EDUCATION / QUALIFICATION

• Minimum Qualification required: MBA (HR) - Full-time degree
• Other Qualification: BE/B.Tech (Preferred / Desirable)

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 18 years of strong experience in Human Resources with an Automotive / Auto-Component / Manufacturing Organisation.
• Experience of Human Resources function and its disciplines in a manufacturing set up, preferably in automotive sector with multiple Plants across India
• Strong knowledge and good blend of HR and IR
• Exposure to managing HR at a Corporate level for a footprint of manufacturing units / plants is desirable
• Strong understanding of functioning of Manufacturing Industry from a Manpower composition perspective

Reporting - The Position reports to the Head HR Manufacturing- India Business and has Cluster HR Heads reporting to it & Plant HR Heads down the line.

Relocation - Outstation candidates will have to relocate to PUNE with family & will be eligible to avail the Relocation Policy benefits.