Head of Human Resources

KALS DISTILLERIES PRIVATE LIMITED; Chennai; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Job summary

KALS DISTILLERIES PRIVATE LIMITED is seeking a Group HR Head at the Head Office in Chennai. The role leads the HR function across the group, shaping strategy, employee experience, and governance for a manufacturing workforce.

The ideal candidate holds an MBA with HR specialization and 20–25 years of experience, demonstrating strategic leadership, talent development, industrial relations, and operations alignment to support growth. Location is Chennai with cross-plant exposure.

Qualifications

• MBA from a good institute with specialization in HR.
• Experience of 20-25 years in HR leadership roles.
• MBA in HR with strong business partnering skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee HR Operations, Attendance & Payroll processes.
• Ensure statutory compliance & audits across the group.
• Manage industrial & employee relations and union negotiations.
• Lead talent acquisition, workforce planning, and leadership development.
• Drive HR strategy aligned with business objectives and transformation initiatives.
• Promote cross-functional collaboration with finance, legal, and operations.

Skills

HR Leadership

Strategic Planning

Industrial Relations

Payroll & Attendance

Compliance & Audits

Cross-functional Collaboration

Talent Development

Education

MBA in HR

Tools

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Job description

Job Title

Group HR Head

Level

Senior Management

Qualification & Experience

MBA from a good institute with specialization in HR with experience of 20 -25 years

Function

Human Resources

Location

Head Office, Chennai

Role Objective

• HR Operations
• Attendance & Payroll Process
• Statutory Compliance & Audits
• Industrial &Employee Relation

Principal Accountability

Strategic HR Leadership

• Design and implement HR strategies aligned with Kals Group business objectives.
• Partner with the Board and CEO on succession planning and organizational development
• Drive culture-building initiatives across diverse geographies.

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

• Oversee recruitment for managerial, technical, and shop-floor roles.
• Build strong pipelines for skilled labor and technical specialists.
• Lead leadership development, vocational training, and skill enhancement initiatives.

Performance & Capability Development

• Establish appraisal systems tailored to manufacturing KPIs.
• Lead training in safety, lean manufacturing, and leadership development.
• Continuous training for technical upskilling and automation readiness.
• Promote career mobility across plants and functions.

Industrial Relations & Compliance

• Lead union negotiations, wage settlements, and collective bargaining.
• Ensure compliance with excise laws, labor regulations, and safety standards.
• Handle grievances, disciplinary actions, and workforce disputes.
• Heavy emphasis on industrial relations due to manufacturing plant setups.

Employee Engagement & Welfare

• Drive initiatives for employee satisfaction and retention.
• Oversee welfare programs including housing, medical facilities, and CSR initiatives.
• Manage crisis situations such as strikes or political unrest to ensure operational continuity

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Partner with finance, legal, and operations for cohesive HR execution.
• Lead digital HR transformation projects across the Group.
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion programs.

Essential Requirements for Fitment (key attributes)

1. Strategic Leadership /vision
2. Comprehensive HR Expertise
3. Leadership & Influence
4. Global & Culture Adaptability
5. Data Driven HR
6. Ethical Leadership

Key Qualities

1. Planning & Executing
2. Developing People
3. Customer Centric
4. Collaborating for Success
5. Business acumen
6. Managing change
7. Continuous improvement