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

Kindly Reply to below Questions and details to: [email protected]

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15. Do you have Experience in hardcore mechanical / machining / manufacturing industry? -
16. Are you willing to work 6 day/week in a fast growing 250-300Cr company poised to become 500Cr in couple of Years and about 1000Cr in next 5-6 Years..? (It is 85% export manufacturing company with about 15% manufacturing for Indian Aerospace and Defence industry. It is likely that company may switch to ‘alternate Saturday off’ for executive management initially and will slowly go into 5 day week mode.) -
17. Are you willing to work in fast paced work culture with around 400 operating level people (with no union) and 50 executive staff with huge growth plans for another manufacturing unit setup at Nashik and Saudi Arabia? -
18. Are you the one who will set up corporate HR policies after deep study of operating and working culture to suit the business needs complying ethical and industrial norms? -
19. Will you be able to cope up with dynamic CEO (ex. Swedish MNC) who is growth oriented but highly cost conscious? -
20. Are you the one who doesn’t believe in working with too many people but believes in setting the process from the root level to develop a systematic organisation culture to bring out transparent reporting / results? -