Head Human Resources (Corporate & Manufacturing Operations)

Company: Sellowrap

Designation: Head – Human Resources

Function: Human Resources

Reporting To: Senior Management / Business Leadership

Industry: Manufacturing

Role Purpose

We are looking for an experienced HR leader to head the overall Human Resources function, with responsibility for corporate HR operations and multiple manufacturing plants.

The incumbent will be responsible for developing and implementing HR strategies, strengthening HR processes, managing industrial relations, ensuring statutory compliance and driving organisational effectiveness across manufacturing locations.

The role will initially oversee HR operations across three manufacturing plants, leading the respective Plant HR teams, with the scope expected to expand to six plants in the future.

The ideal candidate should have a strong blend of corporate HR leadership and hands-on plant HR experience, with proven expertise in managing industrial relations, workforce planning, labour law compliance and large manufacturing workforces.

Key Responsibilities

1. Corporate HR Operations & Governance

- Lead and oversee end-to-end HR operations across corporate and manufacturing locations.
- Develop, implement and standardise HR policies, systems and processes across all plants.
- Establish effective HR governance, reporting mechanisms and operational controls.
- Oversee employee lifecycle management, including recruitment, onboarding, confirmation, transfers, promotions, performance management and separations.
- Monitor HR MIS, manpower costs, attrition, absenteeism and other key HR metrics.
- Drive HR process improvements and operational efficiencies across locations.

2. Plant HR & Multi-location HR Management

- Lead and guide Plant HR Managers/Heads across three manufacturing facilities, with future responsibility for additional plants.
- Ensure effective implementation of HR policies and practices at the plant level.
- Work closely with Plant Heads and functional leaders on manpower planning, employee productivity and workforce-related challenges.
- Maintain regular plant-level engagement through visits, reviews and interaction with employees and management teams.
- Monitor plant-wise HR performance, manpower deployment, attendance, overtime and workforce productivity.




- Build a strong and accountable Plant HR team to support the organisation's expansion.

3. Labour Law & Statutory Compliance

- Ensure compliance with applicable labour laws, statutory regulations and factory-related requirements.
- Oversee statutory compliances relating to PF, ESIC, gratuity, bonus, wages, contract labour and other applicable regulations.
- Ensure proper maintenance of statutory registers, records, returns and licences.
- Coordinate with statutory authorities, auditors and external consultants.
- Conduct periodic compliance reviews and implement corrective actions wherever required.

4. Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

- Drive manpower planning in coordination with Plant Heads and business leaders.
- Ensure timely recruitment of blue-collar, white-collar, technical and leadership positions.
- Develop effective recruitment strategies for manufacturing workforce requirements.
- Monitor recruitment turnaround time, manpower availability and recruitment costs.
- Build talent pipelines and succession plans for critical positions.

5. Performance Management, Training & Development

- Drive performance management and appraisal processes across corporate and plant locations.
- Identify competency gaps and develop training and development initiatives.
- Strengthen supervisory and managerial capabilities across manufacturing plants.
- Drive employee engagement, retention and organisational development initiatives.
- Develop succession plans for key positions and critical talent.

6. Compensation, Benefits & HR Administration

- Oversee payroll, compensation and benefits administration across all locations.
- Ensure timely and accurate salary processing in coordination with Finance and payroll teams.
- Manage annual compensation reviews, salary structures and employee benefits.
- Monitor manpower budgets and employee-related costs.
- Ensure effective HR administration and employee documentation across plants.

7. Strategic HR Business Partnership





- Partner with senior management and Plant Heads to align HR strategies with business objectives.
- Provide inputs on organisational design, workforce optimisation and manpower productivity.
- Drive change management and organisational development initiatives.
- Prepare periodic HR dashboards and management reports highlighting key people metrics.
- Develop a scalable HR framework to support expansion from three to six manufacturing plants.

Desired Candidate Profile

- MBA / PGDM in Human Resources or equivalent qualification.
- 15–20 years of overall HR experience, preferably in manufacturing, automotive, auto components, engineering, rubber or allied industries.
- Strong experience in managing corporate HR operations along with hands-on plant HR responsibilities.
- Proven track record of managing HR operations across multiple manufacturing plants.
- Experience in leading and mentoring Plant HR Managers / HR teams.
- Strong expertise in Industrial Relations, union management, wage settlements and labour law compliance.
- Experience in managing large blue-collar and white-collar workforces.
- Good understanding of manufacturing operations, shop-floor workforce challenges and plant-level HR practices.
- Robust stakeholder management, leadership, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to develop standardised HR processes and manage multiple locations effectively.

Key Competencies

- Strategic HR Leadership
- Corporate HR Operations
- Manufacturing & Plant HR Management
- Industrial Relations & Union Management
- Labour Law & Statutory Compliance
- Workforce Planning & Productivity
- Employee Engagement & Conflict Resolution
- Multi-location Team Leadership
- Change Management & Organisational Development

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

- Effective HR operations and governance across all manufacturing plants.
- Strong industrial relations and a stable shop-floor environment.
- 100% adherence to applicable statutory and labour law compliance requirements.
- Improvement in manpower productivity and workforce utilisation.
- Reduction in avoidable attrition and absenteeism.
- Timely fulfilment of manpower requirements.
- Standardisation of HR processes across all locations.
- Development of a capable and independent Plant HR leadership team.
- Successful expansion of HR oversight from three to six manufacturing plants.

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