Job Description

Position Title: Head – Human Resources
Company: SKH Metals Ltd (Krishna Group)
Location: Manesar, Haryana
Reporting To: Business Head/Dotted line to Chief People Officer of SKH Group

About the Company

SKH Metals Ltd is a leading manufacturer in the automotive sheet metal components and assembly’s domain, part of the Krishna Group. The company is known for its robust manufacturing capabilities, customer-centric approach, and focus on people and process excellence.

Role Overview

The Head – HR will be responsible for leading the complete Human Resources and Industrial Relations function at the Manesar plant. The role requires a seasoned HR professional who can balance strategic HR leadership with hands-on IR expertise, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives while maintaining harmonious employee relations.

Key Responsibilities

Human Resources (Strategic & Operational):

• Drive HR strategy in line with business objectives, supporting talent acquisition, development, and retention.
• Lead organization development initiatives, succession planning, and capability building.
• Implement performance management systems, reward & recognition frameworks, and employee engagement programs.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws, company policies, and statutory requirements.
• Partner with business leadership for workforce planning, productivity improvement, and HR digitalization.

Industrial Relations:

• Lead and manage all aspects of industrial relations at the plant, ensuring harmonious and productive work culture.
• Handle union negotiations, collective bargaining, and wage settlement discussions effectively.
• Develop and maintain cordial relations with unions, government authorities, and local stakeholders.
• Proactively manage grievances, disciplinary actions, and employee disputes in line with company policies and statutory frameworks.
• Drive initiatives to create a union-management collaboration model with transparency and trust.

Qualifications & Experience

• MBA / Master’s in HR / PM&IR / MSW from a reputed institute.
• 18–25 years of progressive experience in HR & IR, preferably in automotive / engineering / manufacturing sector.
• Strong track record in handling union management, wage settlements, and labor law compliance.
• Proven ability in strategic HR leadership, organizational development, and change management.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and leadership skills with ability to influence at all levels.

Key Competencies

• Balanced expertise in Strategic HR and Industrial Relations.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to align HR to business outcomes.
• Ability to handle ambiguity, conflict management, and crisis situations.
• Hands-on, approachable, and a people-centric leader with high ethical standards.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to lead HR & IR for a flagship manufacturing plant.
• Exposure to both strategic HR interventions and complex IR challenges.
• A platform to shape workforce strategy and industrial harmony in a fast-growing organization.