Job Description
Senior HR Manager (Plant HR Operations / HR Business Partner) Position Title: Senior HR Manager

Location:
Manufacturing Plant Site

Experience:
20+ Years Department: Human Resources Reporting To: Head HR / Plant Director Team Size: HR Operations Team Workforce Coverage: 1,500+ Employees Role Summary We are seeking an experienced Senior HR Manager with over 20 years of progressive experience in Plant HR Operations, HR Operations, and HR Business Partnering within a manufacturing environment. The incumbent will be responsible for leading end-to-end HR functions for a plant workforce of approximately 1,500 employees, ensuring effective workforce management, employee relations, statutory compliance, industrial relations, talent management, and organizational development initiatives aligned with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities
Plant HR Operations
• Manage complete HR operations for a manufacturing facility with 1,500+ employees.
• Drive workforce planning, manpower budgeting, and resource optimization.
• Ensure smooth execution of employee lifecycle processes including onboarding, transfers, promotions, and separations.
• Oversee attendance management, leave administration, shift management, and payroll coordination.
• Implement and monitor HR policies, procedures, and SOPs across the plant. HR Business Partnering
• Act as a strategic HR Business Partner to Plant Leadership and Functional Heads.
• Provide HR solutions that support business growth, productivity, and operational excellence.
• Partner with leadership on organization design, succession planning, and workforce capability building.
• Drive employee engagement and retention strategies.
• Support change management and organizational transformation initiatives. Industrial Relations & Employee Relations




• Maintain harmonious industrial relations with unions and workforce representatives.
• Lead wage settlements, grievance handling, disciplinary actions, and domestic inquiries.
• Ensure adherence to standing orders, labor laws, and factory regulations.
• Handle conflict resolution and promote a positive workplace culture. Talent Management & Development
• Identify skill gaps and drive competency development programs.
• Lead performance management processes and talent review discussions.
• Design leadership development and succession planning initiatives.
• Promote a high-performance culture through coaching and employee development. Compliance & Statutory Management
• Ensure compliance with all applicable labor laws and statutory requirements.
• Manage audits related to labor compliance, EHS, ISO, and customer requirements.
• Liaise with government authorities, labor departments, and statutory agencies.
• Ensure timely submissions and maintenance of compliance records. HR Analytics & Reporting
• Monitor HR metrics including attrition, absenteeism, productivity, and engagement.
• Present HR dashboards and insights to senior management.
• Leverage data analytics for workforce planning and decision-making. Required Qualifications
• MBA/MSW in Human Resources, Personnel Management, Industrial Relations, or related discipline.
• Additional certifications in Labor Laws, Industrial Relations, or HR Analytics preferred.



Required Experience
• 20+ years of experience in Human Resources.
• Minimum 10+ years in Plant HR Operations within manufacturing organizations.
• Experience managing a workforce of 1,500+ employees.
• Strong exposure to HR Operations, Industrial Relations, Employee Relations, and HR Business Partner functions.
• Experience working with large-scale manufacturing, engineering, automotive, aerospace, electronics, or industrial organizations. Key Competencies
• Plant HR Management
• HR Business Partnering
• Industrial Relations (IR)
• Employee Relations (ER)
• Labor Law Compliance
• Workforce Planning
• Talent Management
• Organization Development
• Performance Management
• Compensation & Benefits
• Change Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Leadership Development
• HR Analytics
• Conflict Resolution
• Union Management Preferred Industry Background
• Manufacturing
• Engineering
• Automotive
• Aerospace & Defense
• Electronics Manufacturing
• Industrial Equipment Success Metrics
• Employee Engagement Score
• Attrition Reduction
• Compliance Audit Results
• Productivity Improvement
• Industrial Harmony & Zero Lost Days
• Leadership Pipeline Development
• Training Effectiveness
• Workforce Cost Optimization Ideal Candidate Profile: A seasoned HR leader with extensive experience in managing large manufacturing workforces, driving HR transformation, handling complex industrial relations environments, and partnering with business leaders to achieve operational and organizational goals. The candidate should possess robust leadership capabilities, strategic thinking, and deep expertise in Plant HR and HR Operations.

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