Job Title
Group HR Head
Level
Senior Management
Qualification & Experience
MBA from a positive 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

📌 Head of Human Resources (Chennai)
🏢 KALS DISTILLERIES PRIVATE
📍 Chennai