General Manager Human Resources

Role – General Manager (HR, IR, Training & Administration)Base Location - Dahej, BharuchExperience - Minimum 25 years in HR, IR, and Administration, preferably in large-scaleIndustry - Chemical manufacturingNOTE - Only accepting people who have worked in Gujarat for 20+ yearsKey ResponsibilitiesIndustrial Relations & Compliance- Maintain industrial peace and harmony across all units. - Lead three-year long-term wage settlement negotiations with Labour Unions. - Resolve critical union-related issues through dialogue and structured engagement. - Liaise with labour authorities (Labour Office, DISH, PF, ESIC, SDM, Mamlatdar, etc.) to ensure compliance. - Coordinate closely with senior advocates and attend all labour court, industrial tribunal, and High Court matters under Industrial Disputes Act, Bonus Act, Workmen Compensation Act, and related laws. - Monitor compliance through Legatrix and internal audits.HR Operations & Administration- Implement and review HR policies, SOPs, and propose improvements to Corporate HR. - Ensure timely payroll, wages, and statutory remittances (PF, ESIC, PT, Welfare Fund). - Oversee security, housekeeping, and medical services (including health checkups). - Maintain accurate employee records, induction, and exit formalities. - Supervise CSR activities, reporting, and coordination with Meghmani Foundation. - Lead preparation of the in-house magazine Megh-Arjan: collect events data, photographs, employee contributions, motivational stories, and publish half-yearly/yearly.Talent Acquisition & Retention- Manage manpower planning, recruitment, and timely replacements. - Conduct campus drives, walk-ins, and portal-based hiring. - Ensure succession planning for critical positions. - Monitor KRAs/KPIs and performance appraisals. - Drive employee engagement and retention strategies.Training & Development- Design and monitor training programs as per calendar. - Conduct awareness and skill development programs for employees. - Increase training hours and ensure cost-effective initiatives. - Facilitate training on Human Rights, Business Ethics Codes, and Responsible Care principles. - Track training effectiveness and impact on performance.Certifications, Sustainability & Audits- Drive and monitor Responsible Care – Security Code 7 implementation and audits. - Ensure HR’s role in ISO 13001:2016, EcoVadis, and Sustainability assessments. - Prepare and submit Quarterly Safety & HR MIS jointly with EHS. - Support statutory HR audits and ensure closure of non-conformities. - Promote and document compliance with international standards on labour practices, human rights, and workplace ethics.Strategic HR & Leadership- Provide strategic support to Plant Management for HR initiatives. - Strengthen and motivate HR team members. - Participate in corporate HR strategy formulation (policies, settlements, retention, wage negotiations). - Represent the company in local associations (Dahej, Ankleshwar, Panoli).Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)- Industrial Relations: Successful completion of 3-year wage settlements; Timely resolution of union issues; Effective legal case handling; No major IR-related disruptions. - Certifications & Sustainability: Successful completion of Responsible Care (Security Code 7) audits; ISO 13001, EcoVadis, Sustainability ratings – improved scores year-on-year; Timely submission of Quarterly Safety & HR MIS with GM–EHS; 100% statutory HR audit compliance. - Talent Acquisition: Recruitment cycle time, cost per hire, attrition levels, succession planning. - Training & Awareness: Training calendar adherence, coverage of Human Rights & Business Codes, employee satisfaction. - Employee Engagement & Communication: Publication of Megh-Arjan magazine, employee participation, motivational initiatives. - Operational Support: Positive plant feedback, cost control, zero major audit non-compliances.EducationMSW / MBA / MLW / PGDBM (HR specialization)Preferred: PG degree in Labour LawTechnical Skills- Long-term wage settlement negotiations - Labour law & statutory compliance - Certification and sustainability frameworks (Responsible Care, ISO, EcoVadis) - Recruitment, manpower planning, succession management - Employee engagement and productivity enhancementBehavioural Competencies- Strong leadership & execution skills - Excellent communication and negotiation skills - Strategic thinking with financial acumen - Conflict resolution and relationship management