Job Title: HR Head - Corporate/Plant

Location: Pune – Pimpri Chinchwad (Corporate / Plant Lead Role)

Reporting to: CEO

About the Company

The Company is Asia's well-known Engineering & Manufacturing Organization serving 30+ companies globally in the precision machining domain. With a wealth of highly experienced engineers & a world class manufacturing setup, they are known in the industry as a one-stop-shop solution for the customers!

Through their diversified portfolio, the key industry verticals they work with globally for precision machined components and assemblies manufacturing, include –

• Aerospace & Defence – Critical components and assemblies for aerospace and defence applications such as artillery guns, long and medium range surface-to-air missiles, indigenous rocket launchers and bridging systems.
• Oil & Gas + Valves – We have developed more than 3000 different types of components, sub-assemblies, and assemblies for Completion Tools, Subsea and Surface.
• Flow Control & Measurement – Comprehensive solutions for precision-machined components for low-pressure vacuum, gas, air, and fluid flow control components suitable for a wide array of applications.
• Food & Dairy Machinery – Precision machined castings and components for food & dairy equipment
• Hydraulics – Cylinders & rods, manifold blocks, pistons, covers, clamps, components for motors, pumps, fittings, and hose hardware.
• Electromechanical Equipment – Components and assemblies of kinetic energy storage systems, aircraft ground power systems, frequency converters and naval power supplies.

Certified by TUV Nord - Quality Management Systems - ISO 9001:2015 Aviation, Space & Defence Manufacturing - AS 9100D Environmental Management Systems - ISO 14001:2015 Occupational Health & Safety - ISO 45001:2018.

Role Overview

The HR Head will be responsible for leading the entire Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Administration, Legal & Labour Compliance, and Training & Development functions for the Pune plant and provide strategic support for group-level HR requirements. The role requires a strong leader experienced in managing large workforce environments combining staff and workmen within a manufacturing setup.

Key Responsibilities

HR Strategy & Leadership

• Lead HR strategy aligned to business goals, culture development, and organizational growth.
• Drive policies, processes, HR systems, and performance-driven culture across the organization.

Industrial Relations & Labour Management

• Manage IR activities, workmen-related operations, contract labor management, unions (if any), and labour negotiations.
• Ensure proper handling of grievances, disciplinary actions, and compliance under Labour Laws.
• Build a positive IR climate with structured communication and engagement.

Recruitment & Talent Management

• Lead manpower planning, hiring, onboarding, capability building, and succession planning.
• Drive technical training, leadership development, and competency enhancement programs.
• Implement Performance Management Systems and ensure performance discipline.

Legal & Statutory Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with statutory laws including Factory Act, CLRA, PF, ESIC, Gratuity, Bonus, Wage Acts, POSH, and other labour regulations.
• Manage labour audits, inspections, and legal documentation.
• Liaison with regulatory authorities and legal advisors.

Administration & Facility Management

• Oversee administration, security, transportation, housekeeping, and infrastructure management.
• Ensure cost-effective vendor and facility management.

Culture, Engagement & Communication

• Implement employee engagement initiatives, welfare programs, and reward systems.
• Promote values of teamwork, discipline, safety, and productivity.

Key Result Areas (KRAs)

• Statutory compliance & IR stability with zero deviations
• Effective manpower planning & talent availability
• Training effectiveness & skill enhancement
• Employee engagement, cultural development & attrition control
• Strong administrative support and cost optimization

Qualifications & Experience

• MBA / PGDM in HR or equivalent specialization in HR
• About 15–20 years of HR/IR experience in manufacturing / automotive / engineering industries
• Experience handling large employee strength including workmen & contract labour
• Strong command of labour laws, union handling, and statutory compliance
• Proven ability to lead HR transformation in plant environments

Behavioural Competencies

• Strong leadership presence & decision-making capability
• Excellent communication, negotiation & interpersonal skills
• High integrity, discipline, and professional maturity
• Conflict management and problem-solving mindset

Employment Type

Full-time | On-site | Leadership Position – HR & IR Head