Associate Director, Human Resources

Job Summary

If you are a Human Resources leader looking for an opportunity to grow, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you! We are looking for an Associate Director, Human Resources, for our Discrete Automation Business Unit based in our Discrete Automation Business Unit manufacturing facility at Mahindra World City, Chengalpattu. TN, India. You will lead Human Resources function for our Manufacturing site at Chengalpattu and Bengaluru reporting into the Business Director, Discrete Automation, India and dotted line to the HR Director, Asia Pacific, Discrete Automation Group.
You will be a critical part of the site leadership team driving the people strategy, HR operations, Employee engagement, employees relations, workforce management, compliance governance.

In this Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

Talent Management Organizational Development
Develop and implement talent development strategies to attract, retain and develop top talent in collaboration with functional leaders and world area leaders.
Guide and lead organizational and talent reviews to identify high-potential employees and succession planning.
Collaborate with internal and external leading and development programs and support implementation to enhance employee skills.

Policy Deployment HR Strategy

Execute HR policies and initiatives in alignment with India Enterprise HR organization and ensure standardization and deployment of HR policies across both sites.

Provide HR expertise and strategic support to functional leaders for workforce planning and decision-making.

Performance Management Compensation

Manage the performance management process, ensuring regular reviews and feedback mechanisms are in place.
Lead annual salary reviews and develop competitive compensation benefits programs in accordance with company policy and industry standards.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Drive Emerson DEI strategies, ensuring fair hiring and career growth and fostering culture of respect and belonging. Lead awareness programs, employee resource groups, and mentorship initiatives to support diverse talent. Continuous monitoring and advocacy ensure compliance and sustained DEI Progress.

Compliance Governance
Ensure 100% compliance with labour laws, statutory regulations, and company policies. Maintain governance structure and conduct regular audits to mitigate legal risks. Keep abreast of changes in labor laws and standard methodologies to guarantee critical policy adjustments.

Employee Engagement Communication
Develop and drive site communication plan and employee engagement plan to foster a positive work culture. Encourage open communication through regular town halls, one-on-one interactions, and employee forums.
Implement employees feedback mechanisms and action plans to address concerns and enhance workplace satisfaction.

Leadership Collaborator Management
Function as a strategic partner to senior leadership, providing HR insights and recommendations. Collaborate with business leaders and functional leaders of Business Unit, World Area HR Team, India Enterprise HR Team for HR related initiatives.
Manage and mentor the Site HR team, ensuring effective execution of HR functions at both sites.

Industrial Relations

Ensure cordial industrial relations by fostering open communication, trust and positive engagement with employees and unions. Lead negotiations, resolve conflicts amicably, ensure order and maintain workplace harmony. Lead all aspects of bilateral negotiations and implement long term wage contract.
Site Administration
Oversee site administration functions like Security, Canteen, facility maintenance, employee transportation etc.

Who You Are:

You are passionate about making an impact and always act with integrity. You are an excellent communicator and possess strong social skills. You follow through on commitments and enjoy building strong working relationships across all levels in a matrix reporting structure. You are trustworthy and diplomatic, good at handling confidential and personal information with appropriate discretion. You excel in representing Emerson s interests and striking the right balance between being an HR Manager and an employee advocate.

For This Role, You Will Need:

Post graduate degree in Human Resources, Law, Business Administration, or related field
Minimum 15 years related working experience in a manufacturing environment and HR leadership capacity, preferably in multinational companies.
Ability to motivate and influence in a complex, matrix, goal-focused organization.
Proven track records of managing union.
Relevant leadership experience leading HR teams in Chennai, India
Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative and team-oriented environment with good planning/priority and management proficiencies.

High level of flexibility, commitment, and performance standards
Proficient in English and local language
Comfortable in dealing with employee relations, external and internal customers; employees and management at all levels.
Employee engagement champion
Effective communication, networking relationship skills

Our Offer to You:

By joining Emerson, you will be given the opportunity to make a difference through the work you do.

Emersons compensation and benefits programs are designed to be competitive within the industry and local labor markets. We also offer a comprehensive medical and insurance coverage to meet the needs of our employees.

We are committed to creating a global workplace that supports diversity, equity and embraces inclusion. We welcome foreign nationals to join us through our Work Authorization Sponsorship.

We attract, develop, and retain exceptional people in an inclusive environment, where all employees can reach their greatest potential. We are dedicated to the ongoing development of our employees because we know that it is critical to our success as a global company.

We have established our Remote Work Policy for eligible roles to promote Work-Life Balance through a hybrid work set up where our team members can take advantage of working both from home and at the office.

Safety is paramount to us, and we are relentless in our pursuit to provide a Safe Working Environment across our global network and facilities.

Through our benefits, development opportunities, and an inclusive and safe work environment, we aim to create an organization our people are proud to represent.