Head - Human Resources - Manufacturing Firm

Role Summary:

The Head - HR will be responsible for building and institutionalizing the HR function, with a primary focus on campus recruitment and talent acquisition, while also driving HR strategy, policies, and people processes across the organization. This role requires a strong blend of strategic thinking and hands-on execution, particularly in managing a large blue-collar workforce and creating scalable HR frameworks.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Talent Acquisition & Campus Strategy:

• Design and execute a robust campus hiring strategy aligned with business growth plans.
• Identify, onboard, and build long-term partnerships with target institutes and colleges.
• Drive bulk hiring programs for entry-level roles across functions.
• Build employer branding initiatives across campuses.
• Strengthen lateral hiring processes for critical and leadership roles.

2. HR Strategy & Policy Framework:

• Develop and implement HR policies, SOPs, and governance frameworks.
• Institutionalize HR processes to support scale and consistency.
• Drive performance management, compensation structures, and employee lifecycle processes.

3. Learning & Development:

• Identify skill gaps and design training interventions across levels.
• Build structured programs for blue-collar upskilling and supervisory development.
• Create leadership development pipelines for future growth.

4. HR Business Partnering:

• Act as a strategic partner to business leaders.
• Align HR initiatives with organizational goals and operational needs.
• Drive employee engagement, retention, and productivity initiatives.

5. Blue-Collar Workforce Management:

• Oversee HR practices for a workforce comprising approximately 700 blue-collar employees.
• Ensure smooth workforce operations, attendance systems, and productivity tracking.
• Address workforce challenges proactively with structured interventions.

6. Labour Law & Compliance:

• Ensure adherence to all statutory and labour law requirements.
• Manage audits, documentation, and compliance frameworks.
• Stay updated with regulatory changes and implement necessary actions.

7. International Exposure:

• Support HR alignment for Dubai operations through monthly travel.
• Ensure consistency in HR practices across geographies.

Candidate Profile:

• 15+ years of HR experience, with strong exposure to Talent Acquisition & Campus Hiring.
• Proven experience in building HR functions or institutionalizing processes.
• Strong understanding of labour laws and blue-collar workforce management.
• Experience in manufacturing, industrial, metals, or recycling sectors preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a high-growth, dynamic environment.
• Willingness to travel extensively (India and Dubai).
• Working days: 6 days per week.