Sr. Manager - HR & Administration

Job highlights

• MBA/PGDM in HR with 15-20 years in manufacturing HR, expertise in industrial relations, union management, wage negotiations, statutory compliance, and contract labour management
• Lead HR, IR, ER, compliance, union relations, talent acquisition, succession planning, performance management, and plant administration

We are hiring for Manager - HR & Administration for Dharuhera, Haryana .

Manager - HR & Administration

Location: Dharuhera, Haryana
Department: Human Resources & Administration
Reporting To: GM HR

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Manager - HR & Administration to lead the HR, IR, ER, statutory compliance, and administration functions at its Dharuhera manufacturing facility. The role requires a seasoned HR professional with strong exposure to manufacturing environments, unionized workforces, industrial relations, talent management, and statutory compliance. The incumbent will act as a strategic business partner to plant leadership while ensuring a harmonious industrial climate, operational excellence, and workforce productivity.

Key Responsibilities

1. Industrial Relations & Employee Relations

• Maintain harmonious industrial relations and ensure uninterrupted plant operations.
• Develop and sustain constructive relationships with trade unions, worker representatives, and employee forums.
• Lead wage negotiations, long-term settlements (LTS), and collective bargaining processes.
• Handle labor disputes, disciplinary proceedings, domestic inquiries, and grievance redressal mechanisms.
• Drive employee engagement initiatives to improve productivity, morale, and retention of workmen.
• Ensure timely closure of employee grievances and workforce concerns.
• Support management during labor inspections, conciliation proceedings, and labor court matters.

2. Union Management

• Manage a unionized workforce and maintain positive engagement with union leadership.
• Monitor changing labor regulations and their impact on wage structures and workforce costs.

3. HR Operations & Workforce Management

• Oversee end-to-end employee lifecycle management from hiring to separation.
• Manage manpower planning for permanent, trainee, apprentice, and contract workforce.
• Drive attendance management, shift planning, leave administration, and workforce deployment.
• Ensure smooth payroll inputs, final settlements, and employee documentation.
• Develop HR dashboards, MIS reports, and workforce analytics for management review.

4. Talent Acquisition & Organization Development

• Lead recruitment for shop-floor, staff, and managerial positions.
• Build talent pipelines for critical manufacturing and technical roles.
• Partner with business leaders to identify future leadership requirements.
• Develop competency frameworks and career progression plans.
• Drive employer branding initiatives to attract manufacturing talent.

5. Succession Planning & Talent Development

• Design and implement succession planning for critical plant and leadership positions.
• Identify high-potential employees and create development plans.
• Establish leadership development and capability-building programs.
• Drive performance management processes, talent reviews, and individual development plans.
• Coordinate learning and development initiatives aligned with business goals.

6. Statutory Compliance & Legal Governance

• Oversee compliance with all applicable labor laws and employment regulations.
• Handle audits, inspections, and legal proceedings related to labor matters.
• Knowledge of New Labour Codes (Wage Code, Industrial Relations Code, Social Security Code, OSH Code)

7. Contract Labour Management

• Manage contractor engagement, compliance, and workforce deployment.
• Conduct periodic contractor audits and compliance reviews.
• Ensure compliance with all legal and safety requirements for contract labor.
• Monitor contractor productivity, attendance, and cost optimization.

8. Performance Management & Employee Engagement

• Implement performance management systems aligned with business objectives.
• Drive reward and recognition programs across all employee categories.
• Monitor attrition, absenteeism, and employee satisfaction levels.
• Implement initiatives to strengthen organizational culture and engagement.

9. Administration & Facility Management

• Oversee plant administration, security, transport, canteen, housekeeping, and facility services.
• Manage vendor contracts and administration budgets.
• Ensure smooth functioning of all employee welfare facilities.
• Drive workplace discipline, safety awareness, and adherence to company policies.

10. HR Strategy & Governance

• Partner with plant leadership to drive business-aligned people strategies.
• Prepare annual manpower budgets and HR operating plans.
• Support organizational restructuring, change management, and workforce transformation initiatives.
• Lead HR digitization and process improvement projects.

Desired Candidate Profile

Qualification

• MBA / PGDM in Human Resources from a recognized institute.
• Additional certification in Labour Laws / Industrial Relations preferred.

Experience

• 15-20 years of progressive HR experience in manufacturing organizations.

• Minimum 5 years in a leadership position managing plant HR.

• Strong experience in:

• Industrial Relations

• Union Management

• Wage Negotiations & Settlements

• Statutory Compliance

• Contract Labour Management

• Succession Planning

• Employee Relations

• Plant Administration