Group Head – HR & Talent Acquisition

Britannia Labels India Pvt. Ltd. – Britannia Group India

Location: Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu (in person)

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Experience: 10–15 years

Reports To: Managing Director

Salary: ₹[1200000 – ₹[1500000] per month + Performance incentive

About Us

Britannia is a UK-based label and packaging company with 50 years of heritage, serving global apparel brands and retailers. In India, Britannia Labels India Pvt. Ltd. (a UK joint venture) leads a growing group in labels, packaging, and RFID manufacturing and solutions.

Our Business Units

- Manufacturing: Britannia Labels India, Sainmarks Industries and Britannia RFID Technologies (manufacturing unit) – woven, printed and care labels, tags, and RFID labels.

- Solutions: Britannia RFID Technologies – RFID tracking, inspection and integration solutions for factories and retailers.

- Brand & Packaging: Britannia Garment Packaging – hangtags, boxes, packaging and brand programmes.

About the Role

We are looking for a Group Head – HR & Talent Acquisition to lead our HR department across all units. You will own hiring end to end, from bulk shop-floor recruitment to specialist RFID, technology and sales roles, and build a compliant, UK-standard people function.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead and develop the group HR team across all units

- Own manpower planning and end-to-end recruitment for all three business units

- Run bulk hiring for operators, technicians and supervisors through walk-ins, agencies, ITIs and apprenticeships

- Hire RFID/IoT engineers, developers, solution sales, designers and account managers

- Own HR policies,



Standing Orders and the employee handbook

- Oversee payroll, PF/ESI and all statutory compliance

- Lead the HR side of buyer and social audits (SMETA/Sedex, WRAP, BSCI)

- Run performance appraisals, training and succession planning

- Handle employee relations, grievances, discipline and the POSH committee

- Drive retention and welfare for shop-floor and migrant workers

- Present monthly HR reports to Directors and UK partners

- Build the Britannia employer brand through campus, LinkedIn and referrals

Requirements

- MBA / MSW / PGDM in HR

- 10–15 years in HR, including 5+ years in talent acquisition

- 3+ years leading an HR team in manufacturing

- Strong knowledge of labour laws, PF/ESI, payroll and social compliance audits

- Experience hiring both shop-floor and technology or sales roles

- Background in labels, garments, textiles, packaging or electronics manufacturing preferred

- Experience with an MNC, JV or export company is a solid plus

- Fluent Tamil and English; Hindi preferred

- Willing to travel regularly to Tiruppur units

What We Offer

- Leadership role heading HR for a growing UK–India group

- Direct reporting to the Managing Director and UK partners

- Exposure to manufacturing, RFID technology and global brands

- Competitive salary with an annual performance bonus

- [Add benefits: PF, health insurance, leave, etc.]

How to Apply

Apply on Indeed with your updated resume. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within [7] working days.

Pay: ₹1,200,000.00 - ₹1,250,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Cell phone reimbursement
- Health insurance
- Internet reimbursement

Work Location: In person

📌 Group Head – HR & Talent Acquisition (Coimbatore)
🏢 Britannia Labels India Private
📍 Coimbatore