Roles and Responsibilities

Head

Role Overview

We are looking for a seasoned HR professional at the DGM/GM level with robust expertise in HR Operations and Strategic HR Management, preferably from an automotive OEM or a large manufacturing organization.

The candidate should have a proven track record of managing end-to-end HR operations while contributing to business strategy, organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, and HR transformation. The ideal candidate will combine operational execution with strategic thinking and the ability to align HR initiatives with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

- HR Operations & Governance

Lead end-to-end HR operations across manufacturing and corporate functions.

Establish and streamline HR policies, processes, systems, and governance frameworks.

Oversee employee lifecycle management, including onboarding, transfers, promotions, separations, and employee records.

Ensure HR process standardization, operational efficiency, and compliance with applicable labour laws and statutory requirements.

Develop HR dashboards, MIS, KPIs, and reporting mechanisms to monitor operational performance.

- HR Strategy & Business Partnership

Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with organizational goals and business priorities.

Partner with senior leadership to translate business requirements into effective HR plans.

Drive manpower planning, workforce optimization, organizational restructuring, and succession planning.

Support organizational design, role clarity, and manpower productivity initiatives.

Contribute to long-term talent strategy,



leadership development, and organizational capability building.

- HR Transformation & Process Excellence

Identify opportunities to automate and digitize HR processes through HRMS and other technology platforms.

Drive continuous improvement, process standardization, and service delivery excellence.

Establish measurable HR KPIs and service-level benchmarks.

Lead change management initiatives and improve the effectiveness of HR operations.

Use HR analytics and workforce data to support strategic decision-making.

- Employee Relations & Industrial Relations

Manage employee relations across manufacturing plants and corporate functions.

Handle grievance management, disciplinary matters, and employee engagement initiatives.

Coordinate with plant leadership on workforce-related issues.

Ensure effective implementation of HR policies and maintain a positive workplace environment.

Oversee industrial relations and union-related matters, where applicable.

- Compensation, Benefits & Performance Management

Oversee compensation and benefits administration, salary structures, and employee welfare.

Drive performance management systems, goal setting, appraisal processes, and talent reviews.





Support compensation benchmarking, incentive planning, and manpower cost optimization.

Monitor HR budgets and improve workforce cost efficiency.

- Leadership & Stakeholder Management

Lead and develop the HR operations team.

Collaborate with business leaders, plant heads, finance, legal, and other functional stakeholders.

Drive a culture of accountability, transparency, and operational excellence.

Present HR performance reports, workforce insights, and strategic recommendations to senior management.

Candidate Profile

MBA / PGDM in HR or a relevant postgraduate qualification.

18–25 years of overall HR experience, with substantial exposure to HR operations and strategy.

Experience at DGM / GM level or in a comparable senior HR leadership role.

Preference for candidates from automotive OEMs, automobile manufacturing, or large-scale manufacturing organizations.

Strong understanding of HR operations, HR strategy, workforce planning, HR transformation, and organizational development.

Experience managing multi-location operations and manufacturing workforces will be an advantage.

Strong leadership, analytical, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.

Key Competencies

Strategic HR Planning

HR Operations & Governance

HR Transformation and Digitization

Workforce Planning and Optimization

Organizational Effectiveness

HR Analytics and MIS

Employee Relations and Industrial Relations

Performance and Talent Management

Labour Law and Statutory Compliance

Leadership and Change Management

📌 Hr Operations Team Lead (Jalandhar)
🏢 Eleprof Karnataka
📍 Jalandhar