Responsibility
Own end-to-end HR and IR operations for the factory, and keep employee relations harmonious through proactive engagement and transparent communication.
Lead union negotiations and collective-bargaining agreements, and pre-empt IR issues by reading absenteeism, attrition and morale early.
Ensure 100% statutory compliance and timely audit readiness, and manage grievance handling, disciplinary action and dispute resolution fairly.
Drive manpower planning, recruitment and workforce optimization, and oversee factory payroll, attendance and wage-cost analysis.
Partner the factory head on productivity, performance and people development, and run training and skill-building aligned to operational needs.
Drive welfare, engagement and retention across all workforce categories, and coordinate effectively with local authorities and government departments.
Lead and develop the factory HR team toward operational excellence.

Personal Attributes




Firm yet empathetic in leadership style.
Composed under pressure, with solid problem-solving.
Fair and high-integrity, so decisions hold up.
Grounded on the shop floor with the workforce.
A people developer and team mentor.

Competencies
Industrial relations and negotiation
Labour law and compliance
HR operations and workforce planning
Talent development and performance management
Employee welfare and engagement
Stakeholder and government liaison
Workforce analytics

Education & Experience
Master's in HR / IR / Social Work.
16+ years of factory HR experience, with exposure to large workforces and unionized settings.

Technical Skills
Knowledge of HRMS and payroll systems and command of statutory documentation and labour laws.
Proficiency in Excel-based manpower analytics.

📌 Senior Human Resources Manager Kolar (India)
🏢 Gokaldas Exports
📍 India