Head HR, REAPPL

Opening for HR Leadership position

Runaya Group is a fast-growing manufacturing start-up that leverages best-in-class technology and relationships with international partners to create innovative solutions in the resources sector. Found in 2017 with the vision to deploy cutting edge technology in the manufacturing sector in India, Runaya aims to revolutionize the resources industry by creating innovative solutions. REAPPL is the newest addition to the sustainability division.

About REAPPL:

Runaya Eckart Aluminium Powders Private Limited joint venture Runaya (60%) and Eckart (40%) is setting up a greenfield 5000 TPA gas atomized spherical aluminium powder plant at Jharsuguda, Odisha, adjacent to Vedanta’s aluminium smelter. The molten metal required shall be sourced from Vedanta smelter and the manufactured powders produced will cater to high-technology sectors such as aerospace, solar, automotive pigments, chemicals, and rocket boosters.

About Eckart:

Eckart is part of ALTANA and is the leading international manufacturer of metallic and pearlescent pigments for the paints and coatings industry, the graphic arts, plastics, aerated concrete and cosmetics industries. The product range encompasses all kinds of pigments and even press-ready metallic printing inks. As of 2024, the ECKART Group employed 2,100 people worldwide, achieving sales of EUR 434 million.

The Opportunity: Head HR, REAPPL | Location: Jharuguda

We are looking for a highly motivated leader for Head HR position. The roles & responsibilities involve:

• Ensure compliance with all statutory labor laws, Factory Act provisions, and company policies.
• Implement and manage employee engagement initiatives to enhance productivity and morale.
• Address employee grievances through structured grievance redressal procedures.
• Ensure harmonious employee relation.
• Partner with functional heads to understand manpower requirements and drive effective recruitment.
• Lead onboarding, training, and capability-building programs to align with business needs.
• Drive performance management processes, ensuring timely appraisals, constructive feedback, and career development.
• Maintain accurate employee records, ensuring data confidentiality and integrity.
• Oversee plant administration, including transport, travel, office management, and facility management.
• Act as a strategic partner in plant operations, change management, and timely project completion.
• Collaborate with regional and corporate HR teams to implement HR policies, systems, and best practices.
• Supervise security services and CSR activities at the plant

The Successful Candidate:

• Postgraduate in HR/IR/Personnel Management (MBA/MSW/PGDM or equivalent).
• 3–5-7 years of progressive HR experience, with significant exposure to manufacturing/plant HR.
• Strong knowledge of labor laws, factory act provisions, and industrial relations.
• Demonstrated experience in statutory compliance, and contract workforce management.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to drive change.
• Crisis management and problem-solving ability.
• High integrity, resilience, and business acumen.

What do we offer:

• Best-in-Industry salary, bonus & Cash based Incentives.
• We have best in class people practices and encourage “Leadership from Within”.
• We are committed to providing a safe work environment with high degree of engagement and empowerment.
• Everything we do is shaped by the Runaya Values of Trust, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Excellence, Integrity, Care and Respect.

If this sounds like you and the opportunity you are looking for, apply now and be a part of our exciting growth journey.