Senior Human Resource Manager

Position: Senior Manager HR
Location: Ponneri, Tamil Nadu
Experience: 15–20 Years
Industry: Manufacturing

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Senior Manager – HR to lead HR operations at the manufacturing facility in Ponneri. The ideal candidate should have strong experience in industrial relations, union handling, statutory compliance, employee relations, and HR operations within a manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage overall HR operations for the manufacturing plant.
• Handle industrial relations and union-related matters effectively.
• Maintain positive relationships with employees, workmen, and union representatives.
• Manage collective bargaining, wage negotiations, settlements, and disciplinary proceedings.
• Ensure compliance with applicable labour laws and statutory regulations.
• Handle labour department inspections, notices, and statutory documentation.
• Ensure timely completion of all statutory compliance requirements.
• Develop and implement HR policies and procedures in line with company requirements.
• Manage employee grievances, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution.
• Coordinate with plant management and business leaders on workforce-related matters.
• Monitor manpower planning, recruitment, onboarding, and workforce deployment.
• Manage contract labour and coordinate with contractors to ensure statutory compliance.
• Maintain HR records, registers, and other compliance documentation.
• Support employee engagement, training, performance management, and retention initiatives.
• Prepare and present HR/IR reports and MIS to senior management.
• Advise management on labour relations, compliance, and employee-related matters.

Key Skills

• Strong Union Handling & Industrial Relations
• Labour Law & Statutory Compliance
• Employee Relations & Grievance Handling
• Collective Bargaining & Wage Negotiations
• Disciplinary Proceedings
• Contract Labour Management
• Workforce Planning & HR Operations
• Labour Department Liaison
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Team leadership and stakeholder management

Candidate Profile

• 15–20 years of experience in HR, preferably in a manufacturing/plant environment.
• Strong hands-on experience in IR, union handling, and labour compliance is mandatory.
• Should have experience managing workmen and large-scale workforce operations.
• Strong knowledge of applicable labour laws and statutory requirements.
• Candidates who are currently handling plant HR / IR responsibilities will be preferred.