Plant HR Head

Job Title: Plant HR Head – Auto Components (Welding Process)

Location: Insert Plant Location

Reporting To: Head – HR & IR / Corporate HR Head

Experience: 12–18 years (Minimum 5 years in Plant HR Head role)

Compensation: 15–20 LPA

About the Role

We are looking for a seasoned Plant HR Head to lead the Human Resources and Industrial Relations function at our auto parts manufacturing facility specializing in welding processes. The incumbent will act as a strategic partner to the Plant Head driving people productivity industrial harmony and compliance excellence on the shop floor.

Key Responsibilities

1. Industrial Relations (IR) & Employee Relations

• Maintain harmonious relations between management workers and union representatives.

• Handle disciplinary actions grievances and settlements under the Industrial Disputes Act and related labour legislations.

• Liaise with labour departments statutory bodies and local authorities for compliance and audits.

• Build proactive engagement mechanisms to pre-empt conflicts and ensure zero man-day loss.

2. Workforce Planning & Deployment

• Plan and monitor manpower across all shifts to ensure optimal shopfloor productivity.

• Drive recruitment for blue-collar and supervisory staff in alignment with production schedules.

• Build a flexible workforce strategy with contract manpower optimization and retention focus.

3. Performance & Productivity

• Implement and monitor performance development processes for plant teams.

• Analyse absenteeism overtime and productivity data to identify improvement areas.

• Work with production and operations heads to link manpower productivity with business KPIs.

4. Statutory Compliance & Audits

• Ensure 100% compliance under Factories Act Contract Labour Act and all applicable labour laws.

• Maintain accurate statutory records and ensure timely returns.

• Prepare for internal and external compliance audits; close observations with CAPA actions.

5. Learning Engagement & Capability Development

• Drive training programs for shopfloor staff on safety discipline and technical skills.

• Lead employee engagement welfare and safety initiatives aligned with plant goals.

• Conduct periodic skill assessments and coordinate with L&D for upskilling interventions.

6. HR Operations & MIS

• Manage payroll inputs attendance and HR systems for plant workforce.

• Prepare HR analytics dashboards covering attrition headcount and manpower cost.

• Support budgeting and productivity improvement initiatives at the plant level.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• IR Climate: Zero man-day loss due to IR issues.

• Statutory Compliance: 100% adherence zero NCs in audits.

• Productivity: Output per employee growth % vs. previous year.

• Attrition: Maintain below 8–10% annualized for critical categories.

• Engagement: Employee satisfaction >80% in annual survey.

Candidate Profile

• Qualification: MBA / PGDM in HR or MSW (Full-time).

• Experience: Minimum 15 years in manufacturing HR with strong exposure to IR and shopfloor HR.

• Industry Preference: Auto components engineering or process manufacturing.

• Skills Required:

  • Deep knowledge of labour laws and union handling.

  • Strong interpersonal and negotiation abilities.

  • Data-driven mindset and proficiency in HR analytics.

  • Ability to operate independently in a plant environment.

Personality Traits

• Assertive yet empathetic leader.

• High integrity and ability to manage complex stakeholder environments.

• On-ground decision-maker with strong execution capability.