General Manager - Human Resource - Manufacturing
Abhilekha Information · Bengaluru · onsite · Posted 42d ago
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About this role
Qualification: MBA/MSW
Experience: 20 + years
Location: Bangalore
Industry background: Manufacturing or Automotive
- Kannada speaking (Preferred)
- MNC Company background candidates preferred
- Large company background candidates preferred
- Managed team of 20 - 40 (HR team)
3. KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIs):
- Industrial relations stability and zero/minimum production loss due to IR issues.
- Successful union negotiations and timely wage settlements.
- Labour law and statutory compliance.
- Manpower productivity and optimization.
- Reduction in absenteeism and employee turnover.
- Recruitment turnaround time for critical positions.
- Training effectiveness and skill development.
- Employee engagement and satisfaction scores.
- HR cost as a percentage of revenue/production cost.
- Overtime and contract labour cost optimization.
- Performance management effectiveness.
- Succession coverage for critical positions.
- Employee grievance resolution turnaround time.
- HR digitalization and process improvement.
- Successful support for new projects/capacity expansion.
4. CANDIDATE PROFILE:
Education:
- MBA/PGDM in Human Resources / Personnel Management preferred.
- Degree in Law, Labour Welfare, Industrial Relations or related discipline will be an advantage.
Experience:
- 15 - 22 years of progressive HR experience, preferably in manufacturing, automotive, auto components, engineering or similar industries.
- Strong experience in plant HR and Industrial Relations is essential.
- Experience in unionized manufacturing environments is highly desirable.
- Experience in managing large workforces and multi-shift operations preferred.
5. REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:
- Strong Industrial Relations and union-management skills.
- Excellent knowledge of labour laws and statutory compliance.
- Strong negotiation and conflict-resolution skills.
- Strategic HR leadership capability.
- Strong business and commercial acumen.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
- Leadership and stakeholder management.
- Ability to work effectively in a high-pressure manufacturing environment.
- Strong decision-making and execution capability.
- Change management and organizational development skills.
- High level of integrity, confidentiality and professional maturity.
6. KEY STAKEHOLDERS:
Internal:
- Managing Director / Business Head
- Plant Head
- Production & Operations
- Quality
- Engineering / Maintenance
- Finance
- Supply Chain
- EHS
- Corporate HR
- Legal & Compliance
External:
- Trade Unions / Employee Representatives
- Labour Authorities
- Government Departments
- Contractors and manpower agencies
- Consultants / Legal Advisors
- Industry associations
7. IDEAL CANDIDATE:
The ideal candidate will be a seasoned Plant HR & IR leader with strong exposure to unionized manufacturing operations, labour law compliance, workforce productivity and employee relations. The candidate should have the maturity to handle sensitive employee/union matters, negotiate effectively with stakeholders, and simultaneously drive strategic HR initiatives that support business growth, productivity and profitability.
The role requires a hands-on leader who can balance business objectives, employee expectations and industrial relations while creating a disciplined, productive and engaged workforce.
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