Head Hr Job at Randstad (Taloja)

Job Description

To lead and deliver Strategic HR, Industrial Relations, and Administration for the Plant (Manufacturing Cluster) by building a high‑performance, compliant, and engaged workforce aligned with business priorities and World Class Manufacturing (WCM) principles. The role drives effective workforce planning, talent acquisition, capability development, and retention while embedding robust HR systems and harmonious industrial relations to support productivity excellence, cost discipline, safety, and sustainable business performance.

Job Responsibility

To lead and deliver Strategic HR, Industrial Relations, and Administration for the Plant (Manufacturing Cluster) by building a high‑performance, compliant, and engaged workforce aligned with business priorities and World Class Manufacturing (WCM) principles
Drive workforce productivity and operational excellence by embedding World Class Manufacturing (WCM) people‑centric practices
Identify, develop, and ensure ready successors for critical roles, top talent positions, and anticipated retirements to ensure business continuity
Ensure 100% on‑time completion of the Performance Management cycle
Improve Year‑on‑Year Employee Engagement score by 2–3%
Ensure strict adherence to approved HR and administrative budgets, with effective cost controls and variance management
IR Stability: Zero man‑days lost due to industrial relations issues
Statutory Compliance: Achieve 100% statutory and labour law compliance with zero audit non‑conformances
Conclude Long‑Term Settlements (LTS) before expiry of existing agreements
Reduce the number of employee grievances and disciplinary cases
Strengthen shop‑floor discipline, safety awareness, and employee ownership through TQM, standard work, and leadership role‑modelling, contributing to zero incidents
Own competency architecture (technical, behavioural, leadership) aligned to manufacturing roles
Conduct periodic skill and capability assessments and address gaps through targeted interventions
Lead Training Needs Analysis (TNA) and ensure disciplined execution and effectiveness review of training plans
Drive succession planning and career progression for critical manufacturing and leadership roles
Lead, mentor, and develop HR teams across units
Lead strategic workforce planning for management, non‑management, and contractual manpower based on production volumes and productivity norms
Ensure right‑sizing and availability of future‑ready skills aligned to business demand
Own competency‑based talent acquisition with adherence to quality, cost, diversity, and timelines
Strengthen hiring governance and right‑first‑time hiring outcomes
Translate business and manufacturing priorities into plant‑level HR strategies and execution roadmaps
Align performance management systems with productivity, cost, quality, safety, and engagement goals
Drive change management initiatives to support cultural transformation and mindset shifts
Execute employee engagement action plans to achieve measurable improvement in engagement scores
Build a listening organization through structured communication and feedback mechanisms
Standardize, strengthen, and digitize HR processes to improve efficiency and employee experience
Ensure HR data integrity, governance, and timely MIS reporting
Ensure strict adherence to HR, IR, and administrative policies and procedures
Ensure 100% compliance with all applicable Central and State labour laws
Ensure timely filing of statutory returns under relevant Labour Acts and Rules
Act as primary interface with labour authorities, inspectors, and external auditors ensuring zero non‑conformances
Develop and execute a proactive IR strategy to maintain harmonious industrial relations
Drive regular, transparent, and trust‑based union engagement mechanisms
Lead wage negotiations and Long‑Term Settlements (LTS) to ensure stability and productivity
Promote a high‑performance culture among unionized employees
Ensure full compliance with Contract Labour and allied laws through periodic reviews
Champion safety as a core value and reinforce adherence to safety standards and statutory requirements
Drive shop‑floor discipline, standard work, and employee ownership aligned to WCM principles
Reinforce behaviours aligned to SQCDME (Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Morale, Environment)
Ensure smooth functioning of plant facilities and administrative services
Exercise strict budgetary control and drive cost optimization
Oversee vendor management and ensure SLA compliance
Drive digitization and continuous improvement of administrative processes
Ensure robust plant security systems, SOPs, and compliance
Prevent theft, pilferage, and unauthorized access through effective access control and surveillance
Conduct periodic security risk assessments and implement mitigation actions

Requirements

Postgraduate degree in Human Resources / Industrial Relations / MBA (HR) or equivalent from a recognized institution
Formal exposure to Industrial Relations, Labour Laws, and Manufacturing HR
Minimum 18+ years of progressive HR experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment
Handled End to end responsibility for Plant HR, Industrial Relations, and Statutory Compliance in a unionized environment
Hands on leadership of wage negotiations, long term settlements, and IR stability
Proven experience in workforce planning, workforce productivity, right sizing, and alignment with production volumes
Track record of driving performance management, succession planning, leadership development, and engagement initiatives
Experience supporting operational excellence / WCM / continuous improvement environments in large manufacturing setups
Industrial Relations & Union Negotiation: Strong negotiation and conflict management skills with demonstrated success in maintaining IR stability
HR Excellence in Manufacturing: Deep understanding of best practices across Talent Management, Performance Management, Succession Planning, and Workforce Analytics
Labour Laws & Statutory Compliance: Comprehensive working knowledge of applicable labour laws, wage codes, and statutory requirements at plant and cluster levels
Change & Transformation Leadership: Ability to mentor leaders and teams through organizational change, productivity improvement, and cultural transformation
People Development & Mentoring: Strong coaching capability to develop leadership bench strength and functional capability

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