Manager - People & Organization

Ferrero; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Ferrero India is seeking a Jr. Plant HR Business Partner to translate people strategy into daily operations on the shop floor.

You will be the first contact for managers and staff, supporting recruitment, employee relations, training execution and People Experience while ensuring labour compliance. The role requires a strong foundation in HR in a manufacturing setting, with 7+ years of experience and an MBA preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduation is must; MBA preferred with 7+ years of work experience.
• Lean manufacturing plant experience preferred (automotive with WCM, TPM or other methodology).
• Strong knowledge of HR operations in manufacturing including recruitment, onboarding, learning and development, rewards and HR administration.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end recruitment for Plant roles and onboarding.
• Support HR policy implementation and workforce planning.
• Collaborate with H&S team on people-related safety policies and training.
• Track talent, performance data and development actions for Plant population.
• Manage HR data and reporting for budgeting and cost control.

Skills

HR operations

Recruitment

Employee relations

Training & development

Labour compliance

HR analytics

Education

MBA in HR

Bachelor's degree

Tools

HRIS

MS Excel

MS Office

Job description

About the Role

The Jr. Plant HR Business Partner role exists to ensure efficient, compliant, and consistent execution of all HR processes at Plant level, translating People strategy and policies into daily Operational Delivery. The role acts as the first point of contact for managers and employees, supporting recruitment, employee relations, training execution, and People Experience on the shop floor. It safeguards operational continuity through disciplined HR administration and labour compliance. The role operates within defined frameworks, escalating strategic, complex, or industrial matters to the Plant People Business Partner.

Main Responsibilities

• Human Resources Development
  • Escalates policy deviations or risks to the Plant People BP
  • Supports H&S in cascading the communication across the Plant workforce
  • Supports the implementation of Group guidelines in the Plant
  • Executes HR development processes for Plant employees in line with defined frameworks, e.g fine‑tuning on existing structures, sizing / right sizing analysis, workload analysis and job assessment
  • Supports Plant People Business Partner in recruitment, performance management and individual development plans
  • Coordinates implementation of development actions agreed with line managers
  • Provides data and follow‑through for organisational initiatives led by the Plant People BP
• Human Resources Policy
  • Implements Group and Plant HR policies at operational level
  • Ensures consistent understanding and application of policies by managers and employees
  • Supports roll‑out of HR guidelines and tools at Plant level
• Health & Safety
  • Collaborates with H&S Team in execution of people‑related H&S policies and procedures
  • Supports the H&S Team for training, inductions and compliance documentation
  • Supports the H&S Team during local audits and reporting activities
• Budget Management and HR Planning
  • Supports Plant People Business Partner in Workforce Planning and Budget data preparation.
  • Tracks HR‑related costs and supports periodic reporting
  • Ensures accuracy of Plant workforce and cost data
  • Supports analysis required for budgeting discussions
• Talent Management
  • Coordinates performance appraisal and performance management cycles
  • Supports Plant People Business Partner in implementation of development and training actions
  • Tracks talent and performance data for Plant population
• Reward Management
  • Executes compensation and benefits processes as per approved policies
  • Supports administration of salary review, incentives and benefits
  • Ensures accurate data and employee communication
• People Experience
  • Supports rollout of People Experience initiatives at Plant level
  • Acts as a visible and accessible HR contact for employees
  • Supports engagement, communication and feedback activities
• Recruitment and Hiring
  • Manages end‑to‑end recruitment execution for Plant roles
  • Coordinates with hiring managers on interviews and selections
  • Manages onboarding and local induction processes
• Employee Relations and Labour Negotiations
  • Works closely with Plant People Business Partner and Industrial Relation Manager in resolving day‑to‑day employee relations and grievance handling
  • Supports Industrial Relations Manager in disciplinary processes and documentation
  • Supports Industrial Relations Manager in fulfilling compliance with local labour laws and HR regulations

About You

Graduation is must. MBA degree/diploma in HR is preferred with more than 7 years of work experience

• Prior experience in in lean manufacturing plant (automotive with WCM, TPM or other methodology) will be preferred
• Understanding of the Training Skill Matrix

Strong knowledge of HR operations within a manufacturing or industrial plant environment, including recruitment execution, onboarding, learning and development, rewards and recognition, organizational development, employee relations and HR administration. Sound understanding of HR Policies and Processes of manufacturing plant, knowledge of labour laws and industrial relations practices, with the ability to apply policies consistently on the shop floor. Working knowledge of HR systems, reporting, and workforce data management is required. Familiarity with health & safety processes and their people‑related implications in an industrial setting is an advantage.

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About Ferrero

Ferrero began its journey in the small town of Alba in Piedmont, Italy, in 1946. Today, it is one of the world’s largest sweet‑packaged food companies, with many iconic brands sold in countries all over the world. Find out more about Ferrero at ferrero.com.

DE&I at Ferrero

Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative, and highly rewarding.

Find out more here.