General Manager - Plant HR - Manufacturing (15-20 yrs)

A French Multinational manufacturing is looking for

GM- Plant HR

Location : Chennai

JD:

The ideal candidate will bring expertise in managing the complete spectrum of HR functions, with a focus on business partnering, talent management, grievance handling, employee engagement, compliance, and productivity enhancement.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic HR Leadership:

- Provide leadership, direction, and expertise for the entire gamut of HR functions at the plant.

- Drive business partnering, talent management, and grievance handling for both on-roll and off-roll employees, including DET (Diploma Engineer Trainees).

- Enhance plant-level employee engagement through targeted initiatives.

Manpower Planning & Recruitment:

- Establish effective manpower planning and ensure the right manpower mix aligned with business needs.

- Manage recruitment processes, including testing, interviewing, and candidate selection.

- Analyze exit interviews and recommend changes to improve retention.

Employee Productivity & Development:

- Promote multi-skill development and enhance skill levels of associates.

- Design and implement variable incentive schemes to boost productivity.

- Establish and conduct orientation and training programs to prepare employees for assignments.

Industrial Relations & Engagement:

- Manage trade union relations, wage negotiations, and settlements.

- Conduct interventions to assess and improve employee sentiment through pulse surveys and town hall meetings.

Compliance & Statutory Obligations:

- Ensure 100% compliance with applicable labor laws, statutory regulations, and the Workplace Rights Policy (WRP).

- Handle statutory requirements, including returns, contract RCs, factory licenses, and building plans.

Talent & Performance Management:

- Conduct talent reviews, succession planning, and mid-year compensation reviews.

- Maintain accurate job descriptions and requirements for all plant positions.

Social Security & Contractual Workforce Management:

- Implement social security benefits and manage contractual manpower to meet production needs.

- Maintain accurate manpower data, including shift-wise workforce details.

Learning & Development:

- Oversee learning and development initiatives to build capabilities and foster continuous growth among employees.

Local Language Proficiency:

- Mandatory proficiency in the local language (Tamil) in both written and verbal communication.

- Ability to interact effectively with employees, trade unions, and local stakeholders using the local language to build trust and ensure seamless communication.

Key Qualifications:

- Experience: 14+ years in HR leadership roles, preferably in plant-based operations.

- Education: MBA or equivalent qualification in Human Resources.

- Skills: Strong expertise in industrial relations, compliance, talent management, and employee engagement.

- Language Proficiency: Fluency in Tamil (written and verbal) is mandatory.

- Competencies: Proven ability to lead teams, manage trade union relationships, and drive strategic HR initiatives in a manufacturing setup

- TAMIL LANGUAGE IS MUST -Read, Write and Speak