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General Manager- HR (Plant Operations)

India
10 - 21 (in years)
₹ - ₹
Job level - Senior Management
India's leading manufacturer of Bakery n Food ingredients company

About Job


Our client is seeking a dynamic, result-driven General Manager – HR (Plant Operations) to lead HR transformation at a high-capacity, fast-paced manufacturing unit. This strategic leadership role demands strong expertise in industrial relations, employee engagement, and plant administration. The ideal candidate will be a seasoned HR professional with proven success in union management, wage negotiations, compliance, and talent development. With a blend of strategic foresight and hands-on execution, the role aims to foster a future-ready, performance-oriented workforce. Acting as a key liaison between plant and corporate HR, the incumbent will champion people excellence, operational efficiency, and employee-centric culture.

Job Description


Key Responsibilities:

  • Strategic HR Leadership & Transformation
    • Drive the HR agenda aligned with business strategy and plant operational goals.
    • Lead HR transformation initiatives focused on scalability, efficiency, and future readiness.
    • Foster a high-performance, value-driven culture across all levels of the organization.
  • Industrial Relations & Union Management
    • Build and maintain harmonious union relationships through proactive communication and trust-building.
    • Lead wage settlements, collective bargaining, and grievance redressal effectively.
    • Ensure timely resolution of conflicts and industrial disputes.
  • Employee Engagement & Workforce Development
    • Design and implement engagement strategies for blue- and white-collar employees.
    • Develop retention frameworks and career development pathways tailored to workforce segments.
    • Drive employee motivation and satisfaction through structured interventions and feedback mechanisms.
  • Compliance, Legal & Statutory Adherence
    • Ensure 100% compliance with labour laws, factory acts, and EHS regulations.
    • Oversee audits, inspections, and regulatory filings for the plant.
    • Maintain risk-free HR operations by anticipating and addressing compliance issues.
  • Talent Management & Capability Building
    • Identify skill gaps and implement training programs to build a future-ready workforce.
    • Collaborate with functional heads for succession planning and leadership development.
    • Promote internal mobility and performance-driven talent practices.
  • Plant Administration & Infrastructure Management
    • Oversee security, housekeeping, transport, and facility management at the plant site.
    • Establish and monitor SLAs for all administrative services.
    • Ensure a safe, clean, and productive working environment for all employees.
  • Business Partnership & Stakeholder Alignment
    • Act as a strategic HR business partner to plant leadership.
    • Liaise with corporate HR for aligning central policies with site-specific realities.
    • Support change management initiatives and cross-functional collaboration.
  • Team Leadership & Change Enablement
    • Mentor and lead a high-performing HR team with clear accountability and development plans.
    • Role-model empathy, decisiveness, and collaborative leadership.
    • Act as a change agent by driving cultural, operational, and behavioral transformation.

Salary: Highly competitive, performance-driven, and best-in-industry standards offered

Job Location- North India

Job Details


Industry
Food, Agribusiness & Allied
Segment
Food Processing
Job Level
Senior Management
Salary
Experience
10 - 21 (in years)
State
Country
India
Reporting To
Company Name
India's leading manufacturer of Bakery n Food ingredients company
Company Size
1000+




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