Job Description:Position: Head – Human Resources & AdministrationExp.: 15+ YearsIndustry: Medium / Heavy Engineering ManufacturingFunction: Human Resources & AdministrationLevel: Head HR / GM HR / DGM HR / Senior HR LeaderLocation: Anand, Gujarat.About the RoleWe are looking for an experienced Head – HR & Administration to lead the complete Human Resources and Administration function for a medium/heavy engineering manufacturing organization.The ideal candidate will be a strategic and business-oriented HR leader with extensive experience in engineering/manufacturing organizations and a demonstrated ability to build and execute HR strategy, policies, talent systems and organizational capabilities.This role requires someone who can operate at both Corporate HR and business/plant interface levels, but the primary focus is on enterprise HR leadership and the complete HR gamut, rather than being predominantly an Industrial Relations/Plant HR specialist.Key Responsibilities1. HR Strategy & LeadershipDevelop and execute the organization's overall HR strategy aligned with business objectives.Partner with the CEO / leadership team / business heads on people strategy and organizational priorities.Develop HR policies, frameworks, processes and governance mechanisms.Establish HR as a strategic business partner across the organization.Drive organization development, transformation and change-management initiatives.Build HR dashboards, analytics and management reporting for leadership decision-making.2. Talent Acquisition & Workforce PlanningLead organization-wide Talent Acquisition strategy.Build talent pipelines for critical technical, engineering, managerial and leadership positions.Develop manpower plans aligned with business growth and capacity requirements.Drive workforce planning,



manpower budgeting and organization structures.Strengthen employer branding and the organization's ability to attract high-quality talent.Develop succession pipelines for critical positions.3. Talent Management & DevelopmentDevelop and implement Talent Management and Succession Planning frameworks.Identify high-potential employees and create development plans.Build leadership development initiatives.Drive competency mapping and career development frameworks.Establish structured learning and capability-development programs.4. Performance ManagementOwn the organization's Performance Management System (PMS).Develop KPIs/KRAs in alignment with business objectives.Drive performance review cycles and performance calibration.Build performance-linked development and reward mechanisms.Improve accountability and performance culture.5. Learning & DevelopmentDevelop the organization's annual L&D; strategy and budget.Identify organization-wide and functional capability gaps.Build technical, managerial and leadership development programs.Evaluate training effectiveness and ROI.Develop internal talent and future leaders.6. Compensation & BenefitsLead Compensation & Benefits strategy.Conduct salary benchmarking and compensation reviews.Develop salary structures, incentive plans and reward frameworks.Manage annual compensation planning and budgeting.Ensure internal equity and external competitiveness.Develop retention and performance-linked reward mechanisms.7.



HR Operations & Employee LifecycleOversee complete employee lifecycle management.Establish effective HR processes and systems.Drive HR digitization, HRMS/HRIS and people analytics.Ensure effective employee engagement and communication.Establish HR governance, policies and SOPs.Ensure compliance with applicable employment and statutory requirements.8. Administration & FacilitiesLead Administration & Facilities Management.Oversee infrastructure, security, transport, canteen, housekeeping, employee facilities and related services.Manage external vendors/service providers.Drive cost optimization and service-quality improvements.Ensure safe, effective and employee-friendly workplace infrastructure.9. Employee RelationsMaintain a positive employee-relations environment.Handle employee grievances and disciplinary processes.Work with business/plant leadership on workforce-related matters.Trade union / IR / labour relations experience will be an advantage, but the role is not intended to be predominantly an IR/union-management position.Ideal Candidate ProfileMust Have15–25 years of overall HR experience.Strong experience in medium/heavy engineering or manufacturing organizations.Current/previous experience at Head HR / GM HR / DGM HR / Senior HR leadership level.Demonstrated Corporate HR / enterprise HR experience.Experience owning multiple HR verticals rather than only one specialist function.Strong experience in:HR StrategyHR PolicyTalent AcquisitionWorkforce PlanningPerformance ManagementTalent ManagementSuccession PlanningL&DTalent; DevelopmentC&BHR; OperationsAdministration & FacilitiesAbility to interact with CXO/CEO/MD/business leadership.Strong business understanding and stakeholder-management skills.

📌 Head – Human Resources & Administration (Vadodara)
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📍 Vadodara