Job Description

Job Description: HR/IR Lead

Location: Kheda, Gujarat
Experience: 8–10 years
Qualification: MHRM / MLW / MSW
Team Size: 1

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced HR/IR professional to lead Human Resources and Industrial Relations activities at our Kheda manufacturing facility. The role will be responsible for fostering a culture of trust and performance, maintaining harmonious industrial relations, ensuring statutory compliance, and driving employee engagement in coordination with the Talent Management team at Odhav.

Key Responsibilities

- Talent Management: Coordinate with the Talent Management team at Odhav for talent acquisition, employee development, performance management, and other HR initiatives.

- Industrial Relations: Maintain harmonious industrial relations with contract workers, contractors, and other stakeholders. Handle employee grievances and resolve workplace issues effectively.

- Blue-Collar Hiring: Drive blue-collar recruitment and manpower planning to meet plant requirements.

- Statutory Compliance: Ensure compliance with applicable labour laws and statutory requirements. Liaise with labour authorities and government departments as required.

- Employee Engagement: Build a culture of trust, transparency, accountability, and performance through regular employee interactions and engagement initiatives.

- Employee & Trainee Connect:



Conduct periodic reviews and connect sessions with employees and trainees to understand concerns and improve the workplace experience.

- Contractor Management: Build and maintain effective relationships with contractors, ensuring smooth manpower deployment and compliance with applicable requirements.

- Local Stakeholder Management: Develop and maintain strong relationships with local communities and statutory authorities.

- HR & Administration: Support talent acquisition and administrative activities to ensure smooth plant operations.

Candidate Profile

- Postgraduate qualification in MHRM, MLW, or MSW.

- 8–10 years of relevant experience in HR and Industrial Relations, preferably in a manufacturing or plant workplace.

- Strong knowledge of labour laws, statutory compliance, contractor management, and employee grievance handling.

- Experience in blue-collar workforce management and industrial relations.

- Excellent communication, interpersonal, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

- Ability to work independently and lead HR/IR activities at the Kheda plant.

Location Preference: Candidates based in or around Nadiad or Anand, Gujarat, would be preferred.

Job Snapshot

Updated Date

29-10-2026

Job ID

20262607

Department

Anup Kheda

Location

Anup - Kheda, Kheda, Gujarat, India

Experience

10 - 12 Years

Employee Type

Full Time

Salary Range

INR 12,00,000 - 14,00,000 (Annual)

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