About Arvind Ltd.

Arvind Ltd. is a global leader in textiles, apparel, and advanced materials, renowned for innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence. As part of our strategic expansion in Madhya Pradesh, we are setting up state-of-the-art facilities: a Knits Garmenting Project in Indore and a Spinning Unit in Dhar District.

We are seeking a seasoned, results-driven HR & IR Qualified to partner with plant leadership and build world-class manufacturing operations from the ground up.

Role Overview

The HR & IR Lead will hold complete ownership of plant HR operations, industrial relations, statutory compliance, contract workforce management, and employee engagement. This role is pivotal in establishing a progressive work culture, maintaining harmonious employee relations, and supporting rapid operational scaling.

Key Responsibilities

- Industrial Relations & Union Management: Lead union-free environment initiatives, manage grievance redressal mechanisms, and build proactive employee relations strategies to maintain plant harmony.
- Statutory Compliance & Legal Affairs: Ensure 100% compliance with local, state, and central labor laws (Factories Act, Contract Labour Act, Code on Wages, etc.). Represent the company before labor authorities and regulatory bodies.
- Contract Labor Management: Oversee end-to-end vendor management, contract manpower deployment, compliance audits, and wage/welfare administration for large-scale contract workforces.
- HR Operations & Workforce Planning: Drive manpower budgeting, shift planning, attendance/payroll input validation,



and daily shop-floor HR operations.
- Talent Acquisition & Onboarding: Manage volume hiring for blue-collar operators and technical staff, ensuring timely ramp-up for greenfield/expansion project phases.
- Performance & Talent Development: Support performance appraisal processes, execute skill-gap assessments, and lead shop-floor training programs to enhance productivity and safety.
- Culture & Employee Engagement: Partner with plant leadership to foster a high-performance, safety-first work environment through targeted engagement and welfare initiatives.

Desired Profile

- Education: MBA / PGDM / MSW / Master's in HR, Industrial Relations, or Personnel Management from a recognized institution.
- Experience: 10 to 15+ years of core HR & IR experience in manufacturing plantspreferably within Textiles, Garmenting, FMCG, Automotive, or heavy labor-intensive industries. Greenfield project setup experience is a strong plus.
- Workforce Expertise: Proven track record in managing large blue-collar workforces and handling complex shop-floor IR dynamics.
- Legal & Regulatory Mastery: Deep expertise in Indian labor legislation, statutory compliance, factory audits, and liaisoning with local government bodies.
- Language & Communication: Fluent in English and Hindi; strong negotiation, conflict resolution, and stakeholder management skills.

Why Join Us?

This is a high-impact opportunity to shape the workforce, culture, and operational foundation of Arvind Ltd.’s newest manufacturing hubs in Madhya Pradesh.

📌 Greenfield Opportunity | Chief Manager HR & IR | Indore
🏢 Arvind
📍 Indore