Company Description Power Works Engineering specializes in the manufacturing, engineering, design, and supply of flow control equipment and piping systems for nuclear power plants.

HR Director (HRD)
Manufacturing | Maharashtra, India

About the Role
We are looking for an experienced HR Director to build and lead the HR and administration function for a new valve manufacturing facility in India.
You will define the people strategy, build the workforce, and establish the policies, systems, and compliance framework required for plant launch and long-term operations. The role combines strategic leadership with direct operational responsibility during the initial stages.

Key Responsibilities
• HR strategy & workforce planning: Translate business and production plans into workforce requirements, organizational structure, and manpower budgets.
• Recruitment & onboarding: Lead hiring across engineering, production, quality, technical, and administrative roles. Build recruitment partnerships, apprenticeship programmes, and effective onboarding.
• Compliance & employee relations:



Oversee labour and statutory compliance, contractor obligations, employee relations, grievance handling, and disciplinary processes.
• Compensation & HR operations: Establish salary structures, advantages, payroll controls, and systems for employee records, attendance, and leave.
• Performance & development: Implement performance management, KPIs, training, and competency management aligned with business needs and applicable ISO requirements.
• Culture & engagement: Build a culture of safety, accountability, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Plant administration: Oversee facilities support, security, housekeeping, canteen, transport, administrative vendors, and related budgets. Coordinate expatriate support where required.

Candidate Requirements
• 10+ years of progressive HR experience, including leadership responsibility in manufacturing or industrial facilities in India.
• Proven ability to e

📌 Human Resources Director (Pune)
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