Senior Manager HR

Senior HR Manager

Role Summary

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead recruitment efforts for managerial, technical, and shop-floor positions specific to stainless steel manufacturing.
  
• Establish a talent pipeline for critical roles through engagement with consultants, institutes, and local talent networks.
  
• Ensure manpower planning aligns with production and business requirements.
  

• Foster harmonious employee relations at plant locations.
  
• Manage union negotiations, grievance redressal, and disciplinary procedures in compliance with labor laws.
  
• Implement employee engagement programs to enhance retention and workplace satisfaction.
  

• Implement Performance Management Systems (PMS) with clear KPIs/KRAs tailored to steel operations.
  
• Identify high-potential employees and support succession planning.
  
• Drive capability-building initiatives, including technical training and leadership development.
  

• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements (Factories Act, Labor Laws, PF, ESIC, etc.).
  
• Oversee payroll, attendance, shift scheduling, and HRIS systems.
  
• Conduct regular HR audits for compliance and process enhancement.
  

• Collaborate with business leaders to cultivate a performance-driven and safety-focused culture.
  
• Advocate for diversity, safety, and sustainability initiatives within the stainless steel division.
  
• Drive change management during expansions, modernization, or restructuring projects.
  

Skills & Competencies

• Profound knowledge of HR & IR practices in manufacturing/steel/heavy industry.
  
• Familiarity with stainless steel operations manpower needs and unionized environments.
  
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills.
  
• Ability to balance strategic HR vision with operational execution.
  

Educational & Experience

• MBA/PGDM in HR/MSW (Human Resources & Industrial Relations) from a reputable institute.
  
• Minimum 7 years of HR experience, with at least 5