Job Title: Head – Human Resources (India Operations)
Location: Mumbai (Corporate HQ)
Reporting To: Director In-Charge
Contact: chandresh.dubey@wisecor.in | +91 8655715393
About the Company
A leading, publicly listed multinational manufacturing conglomerate with 40+ plants across India and presence in 10 other countries. The organization operates across diverse segments including industrial packaging, automotive components, infrastructure, lifestyle products, and composite cylinders. Renowned for its innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence, the company is a recognized market leader in its space.
Role Overview
We are seeking a seasoned and strategic HR leader to head the India HR operations. This role will oversee all Human Resources functions across manufacturing units, administrative locations, and corporate functions pan-India. The ideal candidate will be responsible for building a performance-driven, compliant, and engaging HR ecosystem aligned with business goals and values.
Key Responsibilities
- HR Strategy & Leadership
- Design and execute comprehensive HR strategies in alignment with business growth and organizational values.
- Partner with business and plant leadership for workforce planning, manpower budgeting, and cultural transformation initiatives.
- Lead and mentor the HR team across multiple locations.
- Talent Acquisition & Onboarding
- Drive recruitment and onboarding processes for all levels – from shop floor to senior leadership.
- Develop talent management and succession planning programs.
- Ensure optimal staffing aligned with business needs.
- HR Operations & Compliance
- Manage HRIS systems, employee data, and statutory compliances (PF, ESI, LWF, Factories Act, etc.).
- Standardize and enforce HR policies across all locations.
- Lead internal/external audits and regulatory communications.
- Performance & Rewards
- Implement performance management frameworks (KPIs, OKRs, appraisals).
- Manage training, leadership development, and performance reviews.
- Align compensation and incentive structures with market and internal equity.
- Employee Engagement & Culture
- Roll out employee engagement programs, communication strategies, and feedback systems.
- Foster a transparent and collaborative workplace.
- Strengthen grievance redressal and disciplinary frameworks.
- Learning & Development
- Assess training needs and deploy programs from technical skills to leadership development.
- Build partnerships with external training bodies and promote internal mobility.
- Industrial Relations & Plant HR
- Provide strategic leadership on industrial relations across factories in India.
- Handle union negotiations, collective bargaining, and ensure compliance.
- Ensure standard HR processes and IR practices across locations.
- HR Analytics & Reporting
- Track HR metrics: attrition, absenteeism, cost-per-hire, training effectiveness, etc.
- Deliver actionable insights and dashboards to senior management.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Education: MBA/PGDM in HR from a reputed institute
- Experience: 15+ years in HR, with 5–7 years in a leadership role managing multi-location manufacturing HR
- Industry Background: Manufacturing, Engineering, Polymer, Automotive, or similar industrial sectors
- Expertise: Deep knowledge of Indian labour laws, industrial relations, HR systems, and compliance
- Key Skills: Strategic thinking, people management, communication, negotiation, data-driven decision-making
Apply Now
📧 Email: chandresh.dubey@wisecor.in
📞 Phone: +91 8655715393