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FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:HR Business PartneringServe as the HR partner to manufacturing function heads on all people-related matters occurring within the plantParticipate in reviews to align manpower planning, skill requirements, and people priorities with business objectivesDrive key HR processes such as performance management, talent movement, and succession planning across plantAdvise manufacturing leadership on organization structure, workforce deployment, and role optimizationCollaborate with HR COEs to ensure timely support and solutions for business needsAct as the escalation point for people issues from plants, ensuring balanced resolutions between business and HR perspectivesRegional HR Strategy & GovernanceDevelop and implement the regional HR roadmap aligned with business and Cluster 2 HR strategyOversee execution of HR processes across plants — onboarding, transfers, confirmations, and separations — ensuring adherence to timelines and policy standardsMonitor and review manpower costs, productivity ratios, absenteeism, and attrition trends region-wideEnsure consistency in policy interpretation and HR communication across all sitesCoordinate regional HR reviews and submit consolidated dashboards to the Cluster 2 HRBP HeadIndustrial Relations & Workforce HarmonyOversee IR strategy implementation across plants, ensuring proactive relationship management with unions and workmenLead and review grievance management, disciplinary proceedings, and settlements across sitesMonitor early warning indicators for potential IR risks and drive preventive actions with the Head – ER & ComplianceSupport collective bargaining and wage settlement processes as per corporate ER directionEnsure consistency in application of standing orders, grievance redressal, and communication protocolsStatutory Compliance & Risk ControlEnsure 100% statutory compliance across all regional plants under applicable labor laws and regulationsValidate compliance reports, inspection responses, and audit findings submitted by plant teamsCoordinate with the Head – ER & Compliance and legal advisors on inspection management, dispute cases, and compliance interpretationDrive periodic internal audits, reviews, and closure of corrective actionsMaintain readiness for external audits and government inspections across all plants in the regionEmployee Capability & EngagementGuide Plant HR Leads to execute engagement calendars and feedback-based improvement plansSupport functional capability-building initiatives in coordination with L&D (especially for supervisors and workmen)Monitor regional engagement and retention scores, analyzing trends and driving localized interventionsFacilitate people manager development programs to strengthen leadership capability in manufacturingChampion V-Guard’s culture and values at all levels across the regional workforceAdministration & Vendor GovernanceOversee regional administrative operations including security, transport, canteen, and welfare facilitiesReview vendor performance, compliance, and cost utilization reports from each plantEnsure standardization of administrative policies and vendor contracts in collaboration with Corporate AdminMonitor regional infrastructure readiness, safety compliance, and welfare amenitiesDrive cost optimization initiatives through central negotiations and resource sharing across plantsData, Analytics & ReportingReview and analyze HR, IR, and compliance data across the region — headcount, productivity, attrition, grievances, and audit outcomesEnsure accuracy of HRMS (Darwinbox) data across all plant teams and compliance dashboardsPrepare consolidated regional HR and IR performance reports for Cluster 2 HRBP Head and Head – ER & ComplianceUse analytics insights to recommend process simplification and structural improvementsKey challenges:Ensuring consistent HR and compliance standards across geographically dispersed plantsBalancing business continuity, union dynamics, and compliance obligations simultaneouslyBuilding capability and ownership among diverse plant HR teams with varying maturity levelsEDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:Postgraduate in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, or Business Management10+ years of experience in plant HR, employee relations, and compliance, with at least 3–5 years in a regional or multi-plant leadership roleStrong understanding of labor laws, collective bargaining, and union managementProven experience in manufacturing or consumer durables industryDemonstrated ability to manage multi-site HR operations and large field teams