HR Manager - Manufacturing F/M

Role & Responsibilities • Serve as the primary HR support for people leaders and employees at the Sanand Manufacturing facility. • Act as the first point of contact for employees on core HR matters, ensuring employee relations issues are appropriately identified, investigated, documented, and resolved in a timely and compliant manner. • Provide hands-on guidance and coaching to employees with a strong focus on: • Employee advocacy and engagement • HR fundamentals and process awareness • Employee relations and grievance management • Performance management and compensation planning • Career development conversations, talent assessment, and retention initiatives • Drive and implement contemporary employee engagement initiatives aimed at building a motivated, inclusive, and diverse workplace. • Partner with and support various employee engagement and welfare councils to strengthen workplace culture and morale. • Plan, prioritize, and execute talent hiring initiatives in collaboration with Talent Acquisition and business stakeholders, aligned with workforce plans. • Partner closely with Site HR Leader, HRBP and Talent Partners to deliver business-aligned HR strategies, including participation in high-impact HR projects. • Advise managers and employees to ensure consistent interpretation and application of HR policies, procedures, and practices, maintaining 100% compliance and promoting a fair, ethical work environment • Maintain and safeguard confidential employee and business data with the highest level of integrity, discretion, and judgment. • Represent the HR function during statutory, EHS, Quality, Labor, and other audits, as required. Participate in mission-based and cross-functional project teams. • Advise and collaborate with HR colleagues on employee relations, union matters, and workforce issues. • Partner with business leaders and relevant stakeholders to drive CSR initiatives. Act as Welfare Lead for the manufacturing facility, as needed. • Deliver basic training sessions on HR & people-management related topics for employees and leaders. Required Qualifications • PG Diploma in IR/ Personnel Management, Masters in Social Welfare/ MLW, PGDM (HR) or equivalent courses with good academic record. • 6 - 8 yrs of relevant experience in manufacturing setup. • Hands on experience in HRM. • Strong oral and written communication skills. • Strong interpersonal, responsive and leadership skills. Ability to influence others. • Steer initiatives of moderate scope and impact. Desired Characteristics • Wants to make a difference in the organization by helping employees and People Leaders to succeed, shows pro-activity and is willing to grow. • Approachable and responsive resource able to connect with employees at all levels • Supportive team player with a strong drive to create a positive work environment • Applies solid judgment ensuring integrity, compliance, & confidentiality • Strong problem-solving skills; ability to make independent decisions, manage conflicting priorities in a fast paced environment • Capable of working in diverse team, in a cross cultural, matrix organization