Manufacturing HR Director

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Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and highly capable Manufacturing Human Resources Director to lead all HR functions for a large-scale manufacturing operation in Tamil Nadu, India.

The ideal candidate will be a hands-on HR leader with strong business acumen, deep knowledge of Tamil Nadu labor regulations, and proven experience managing workforce relations in complex manufacturing environments. This role will serve as the primary HR advisor to the Plant Director and Global HR leadership, ensuring operational excellence, workforce stability, legal compliance, and effective stakeholder management.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all HR functions, including: Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, HR Business Partnering (HRBP), HR Services & Operations, Employee Relations (ER) & Industrial Relations (IR)
• Develop and execute HR strategies aligned with business and manufacturing objectives.
• Partner with Plant Leadership and Global HR teams to drive organizational effectiveness and workforce productivity.
• Manage employee relations, disciplinary cases, grievances, investigations, and labor-related issues.
• Act as the primary HR representative in dealings with labor authorities, government agencies, and external stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with Indian labor laws and Tamil Nadu employment regulations.
• Lead, coach, and develop the HR team to deliver high-quality HR services and business support.
• Support organizational development, succession planning, talent management, and workforce capability building.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Law, Industrial Relations, or related field.
• Minimum 12 years of HR experience, including at least 5 years in a senior HR leadership role.
• Strong preference for candidates from the automotive industry; candidates from other large-scale manufacturing industries will also be considered.
• Proven experience supporting manufacturing operations with 2,000+ employees across multiple production units or workshops.
• Experience working in multinational companies and multicultural environments.
• Native to, or highly familiar with, Tamil Nadu culture, labor practices, and employment regulations.
• Fluent in Tamil and English.
• Strong experience in Employee Relations, Industrial Relations, and Government Relations.
• Ability to independently advise and represent Plant Leadership in labor and workforce-related matters.

Key Competencies

• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Agile, proactive, and highly effective in execution.
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building capability.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Results-driven with strong business acumen and problem-solving ability.