HR Leader-Plant Operations-Automotive

Randstad India Private Limited; Pune District; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad India Private Limited is seeking a dynamic senior HR leader with 20+ years of global manufacturing experience, preferably in automotive. The role focuses on compliant plant operations across multiple locations and aligning Manufacturing HR strategy with India business objectives.

Responsibilities include leading HRBP, IR and Admin functions, driving productivity frameworks, and shaping workforce strategy in collaboration with Directors to support growth and organizational goals.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate degree in HR with 20+ years' global manufacturing exp.
• Experience in automotive industry is preferred.
• Experience leading HR, IR and admin across multiple plants.

Responsibilities

• Operational focus across India plants with leadership of HRBP, IR and Admin.
• Champion industrial relations and union engagement with governance.
• Drive productivity frameworks and workforce analytics for efficiency.
• Assess cost optimization in people-related services (canteen, transport, HK, security).
• Advise plant leadership and align workforce strategy with operations.
• Shape workforce strategy with senior leadership and directors.
• Lead talent management, succession planning and leadership development.
• Promote inclusive culture and drive change management across plants.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws, SOX, and global HR policies.

Skills

Strategic HR Leadership

Industrial Relations

Manufacturing HR

Talent Management

Education

Post Graduate degree in HR

Job description

We are looking at dynamic individual with Post Graduate degree in HR with 20+ years of experience in global manufacturing organizations, preferably automotive industry The leadership role requires a dual focus: ensuring smooth, compliant plant operations in a growing multi location operation and aligning Manufacturing HR Strategy with overall India business objectives

Responsibilities

• Operational Focus
• Functional Leadership - Effective Leadership of HRBP, IR and Admin functions in all India plants
• Champion Industrial Relations – Lead proactive union engagement, ER, negotiate Long-Term Settlements (LTS), and foster an environment of trust, transparency and stability.
• Accelerate Performance & Productivity – Implement productivity frameworks in plant operations and workforce analytics to unlock efficiency, accountability, and measurable business outcomes.
• Enable Cost Optimization – Introduce innovative practices that optimize HC utilization, cost of operations related to people and people related services Canteen, Transport, HK, Security
• Serve as a trusted advisor to plant leadership while integrating HR into core business decisions. Partner cross-functionally to align workforce strategy with operational priorities, driving performance, productivity, and long-term success
• Corporate & Strategic Leadership (Organization Focus)
• Shape Workforce Strategy – Architect and execute a future-ready workforce plan that aligns plant operations with business priorities Strategic Planning: Partner with the Director – Operations, Director – HR and Functional Directors to develop and execute HR strategies that support the company's growth and mission.
• Talent Management: Collaborate with COE and APO Functions on global programs across all levels (shop floor to leadership) in plants. Build a robust manufacturing talent pipeline through Leadership Review, talent identification, succession planning and capability enhancement.
• Organizational Culture: Champion a unified, inclusive, and high-performance high-trust culture across manufacturing units and lead change management initiatives. Lead Organization wide Programs like Great Place to Work, Best Companies for Women in India, Employee Experience Survey and Action Plans for all India plant operations
• Ensure Compliance & Governance – Ensure adherence to labor laws, statutory requirements, SOX and global HR policies through strong governance frameworks in all India Operations including GCCs and Corporate functions. Lead the implementation & effective communication of New Labor Code in all India operation

Qualifications

Required Skills

20+ years of experience in global manufacturing organizations, preferably automotive industry