Head - Plant HR

Be part of one of Indias leading Agri-solutions organizations — enriching the lives of nearly 3 million farmers across the entire agricultural value chain.

At Coromandel, ambitious professionals build fulfilling careers rooted in strong values and real impact. Enrich your journey with us.

• Your journey here is shaped by a strong, diversified business spanning Fertilizers, Crop Protection, Specialty Nutrients, Organic Fertilizers, and Bio Products — with Coromandel proudly standing as Indias 2nd largest manufacturer and marketer of phosphatic fertilizers. Our Crop Protection business serves domestic and international markets with a wide range of technical and formulation products, while our Specialty Nutrients portfolio — water-soluble fertilizers, micronutrients, secondary nutrients, and nano fertilizers — is shaping the next generation of precision agriculture.
• We reach farming communities through a network of 1,200+ retail centres, delivering agri-inputs, expert crop advisory, soil testing, and farm mechanization services that help enrich lives at scale.
• Grow with a company driven by innovation — backed by 8 R&D centres, a robust regulatory framework, and 21 manufacturing facilities across India — enabling continuous advancement in products, processes, and sustainable agricultural solutions.
• Join a high-performing organization with a turnover of ₹31,827 Crore in FY 2025–26, proud to be part of the Murugappa Group (₹90,178 Crore, FY 2024–25). Our commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship has earned recognition from institutions like UNDP and TERI — enriching not just what we build, but how we build it.

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Role Summary: We are looking for an experienced Head - Plant HR to oversee the HR function for our SSP manufacturing operations across 9 plants in India. The ideal candidate must have extensive experience in handling multiple manufacturing units, strong Industrial Relations (IR) expertise, and corporate HR exposure. The role requires strategic HR leadership, workforce management, and labour relations oversight at a scale.

Key Responsibilities:

• Multi-Plant HR Leadership & Strategy:

o Drive HR strategies across all 9 manufacturing units ensuring consistency and alignment with business objectives. o Lead workforce planning, talent management, and succession planning across multiple locations. o Implement standardized HR policies across plants while addressing region-specific labor challenges. • Industrial Relations & Compliance: o Manage unionized and non-unionized workforce relations across multiple states. o Lead collective bargaining agreements, wage negotiations, and dispute resolution at a corporate level. o Ensure statutory compliance across plants, liaising with local labour authorities and government agencies. o Drive risk mitigation strategies for labour unrest and ensure smooth plant operations. • Corporate HR & Policy Implementation: o Act as a bridge between corporate HR and plant HR teams, ensuring seamless execution of HR policies. o Collaborate with leadership to drive performance management, leadership development, and employee engagement programs. o Implement HR digital transformation initiatives across manufacturing locations. • Employee Relations & Engagement: o Establish uniform employee engagement programs across plants to foster a positive work culture. o Oversee grievance handling mechanisms and ensure effective resolution of employee concerns. o Lead Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives across all units. • HR Operations & Administration: o Oversee end-to-end HR operations for multi-site manufacturing, including payroll, labour contracts, and workforce optimization. o Drive automation and HR technology adoption for process efficiency.

Key Requirements: • Experience: 18+ years in large-scale manufacturing industries, with expertise in managing multiple manufacturing units simultaneously.

• Educational Qualification: MBA/MSW in HR or equivalent from a reputed institution.

• IR Expertise: Proven experience in handling multi-location labour unions, wage negotiations, and compliance .

• Corporate HR Exposure: Strong understanding of corporate HR functions and ability to align plant HR with business goals.

• Leadership Skills: Ability to drive HR strategy across multiple locations and influence key stakeholders. • Stakeholder Management: Experience in engaging with senior leadership, government bodies, and plant leadership teams.

• Language Proficiency: Fluency in English and Hindi is essential; knowledge of regional languages is an advantage.

Preferred Background: • Experience in fertilizers, chemicals, cement, steel, or heavy manufacturing industries.

• Experience: 18+ years Industry: Large-Scale Manufacturing (Preferably Fertilizers, Chemicals, or Heavy Industries) • Strong track record in managing large blue-collar workforce and contract labour across multiple locations. • Prior experience in handling multi-site HR operations and corporate HR integration.