Lead Specialist - HR - IR - Mysore

Autoliv; Mysuru; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Autoliv in Mysuru, India, is seeking an experienced HR leader to drive workforce management, employee relations, and HR operations in a manufacturing setting. You will partner with Plant HR, Finance, and cross-functional teams to implement policies, drive engagement, and ensure compliance with Indian labor laws.

The role requires 9–11 years of HR experience in manufacturing, a Master of Social Work, and a track record in performance management, training, and organizational development.

Qualifications

• 9–11 years of HR experience in manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience in employee relations and welfare activities.
• Experience handling grievances and industrial relations matters.
• Strong knowledge of Indian labor laws and statutory compliance.
• Experience with workforce management in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Manage direct manpower recruitment, onboarding, deployment, and workforce planning.
• Coordinate employee relations activities and address grievances effectively.
• Monitor absenteeism, turnover, attendance, overtime, late coming, and related workforce metrics.
• Generate daily and monthly HR reports and track key workforce indicators.
• Conduct employee engagement activities, monthly celebrations, and welfare initiatives.
• Organize and facilitate employee committee meetings and ensure timely closure of action items.
• Coordinate implementation of corporate HR policies and guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws, company policies, and ethical business practices.
• Manage administration activities including canteen, transportation, medical facilities, uniforms, and other employee welfare services.
• Drive initiatives to attract, engage, and retain talent.
• Maintain workplace standards related to facility management and 5S practices.
• Communicate HR policies, procedures, and updates across the organization.
• Collaborate closely with Plant HR, Finance, and cross-functional teams.
• Support effective communication and feedback mechanisms across employee groups.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders.
• Facilitate Performance Development Dialogue (PDD) processes for associates.
• Support performance management programs and policy deployment initiatives.
• Provide HR metrics and reports for management reviews.
• Participate in HR improvement projects and organizational development initiatives.
• Drive implementation and enhancement of HR practices and policies.
• Partner with line managers to identify and deploy best HR practices.
• Participate in Kaizen events, improvement workshops, and process improvement initiatives.
• Identify skill gaps and training requirements for associates.
• Coordinate training programs and evaluate training effectiveness.
• Promote a "One Team, One Company" culture across locations.
• Support capability building and employee development initiatives.

Skills

HR Operations

Employee Relations

Workforce planning

Performance Management

Training & Development

Stakeholder Management

Continuous Improvement

Education

MSW

Job description

Autoliv's primary goal is to Save More Lives. Our products never get a second chance. This is why we can never compromise on quality. We are working to increase vehicle safety by developing seatbelts, airbags and steering wheels and you can be part of our team as ROLE.

Key Responsibilities

Workforce Management & Employee Relations

• Manage direct manpower recruitment, onboarding, induction, deployment, and workforce planning.
• Coordinate employee relations activities and address employee grievances effectively.
• Monitor absenteeism, turnover, attendance, overtime, late coming, and related workforce metrics.
• Generate daily and monthly HR reports and track key workforce indicators.
• Conduct employee engagement activities, monthly celebrations, and welfare initiatives.
• Organize and facilitate employee committee meetings and ensure timely closure of action items.

HR Operations & Administration

• Coordinate implementation of corporate HR policies and guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws, company policies, and ethical business practices.
• Manage administration activities including canteen, transportation, medical facilities, uniforms, and other employee welfare services.
• Drive initiatives to attract, engage, and retain talent.
• Maintain workplace standards related to facility management and 5S practices.

Communication & Stakeholder Management

• Communicate HR policies, procedures, and updates across the organization.
• Collaborate closely with Plant HR, Finance, and cross-functional teams.
• Support effective communication and feedback mechanisms across employee groups.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders.

Performance Management & Development

• Facilitate Performance Development Dialogue (PDD) processes for associates.
• Support performance management programs and policy deployment initiatives.
• Provide HR metrics and reports for management reviews.
• Participate in HR improvement projects and organizational development initiatives.

Continuous Improvement

• Drive implementation and enhancement of HR practices and policies.
• Partner with line managers to identify and deploy best HR practices.
• Participate in Kaizen events, improvement workshops, and process improvement initiatives.

Training & Organizational Development

• Identify skill gaps and training requirements for associates.
• Coordinate training programs and evaluate training effectiveness.
• Promote a "One Team, One Company" culture across locations.
• Support capability building and employee development initiatives.

Key Requirements

Functional Competencies

• Strong knowledge of HR Operations and Employee Relations.
• Sound understanding of Indian Labor Laws and statutory compliance.
• Experience in workforce management within a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of performance management, employee engagement, and HR administration practices.

Behavioral Competencies

• Take Ownership
• Be Curious
• Add Value
• Collaborate
• Make It Easy

Qualifications

Education

• Master of Social Work (MSW)

Experience

• 9–11 years of HR experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience in employee relations, welfare activities, workforce management, and administration.
• Experience handling employee grievances and industrial relations matters.

Personal Attributes

• Strong self-confidence and leadership presence.
• Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Innovative and solution-oriented mindset.
• Result-driven approach.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build positive employee relationships across all levels.

Languages

• English
• Kannada
• Hindi

Compliance & Standards

• ISO 14001 Environmental Management Standards
• ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety Standards
• IATF 16949 Quality Management Standards

If you are passionate about creating a positive employee experience, driving workforce engagement, and contributing to a high-performing manufacturing environment, we would love to hear from you.

We will be more than glad to chat with you about your experience and your career goals.

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