IMI Process Automation

We are looking for an experienced HR Manager with a strong background in the manufacturing sector, capable of managing end-to-end HR functions.

The ideal candidate will bring strategic thinking along with operational excellence, and have hands-on experience in handling workforce planning, employee relations, labour law compliance, and organizational development in a factory or industrial setup.

Key Responsibilities:.

HR Business Partnering:

- Collaborate with leadership to develop and implement HR strategies that support business objectives.

- Advise on organizational design, workforce planning, and succession planning to ensure alignment with company goals.

- Utilize HR metrics and analytics to provide HR insights to support workforce productivity, engagement, and retention.

Organizational culture & Engagement:

- Lead initiatives to promote a positive work environment and high engagement, including diversity and inclusion programs.

- Address and resolve employee concerns and conflicts in a timely and effective manner.

- Act as a trusted advisor to employees and managers on HR-related issues, policies and processes ensuring fair and consistent application of policies.

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning:

- Administering talent by partnering with managers to identify talent gaps and implement effective recruitment and retention strategies.

- Lead hiring for plant and support functions including blue-collar, staff, and frontline roles.

- Coordinate with recruitment partners and ensure timely onboarding and induction.

Statutory Compliance & Labour Law:

- Ensure full compliance with labour laws and statutory obligations as well as compliance to all IMI policies and processes.

- Maintain audit-ready documentation and liaise with statutory bodies when required.

- Partner with the HSE teams to drive all people Health & Safety initiatives.

Performance & Talent Management:

- Drive performance culture through effective performance management process.

- Administer the annual performance appraisal cycle, including goal-setting, mid-year and final evaluations.

High potential identification and development:

- Lead succession planning by building succession talent pool across all levels.

- Lead learning and development initiatives and capability building across levels.

Industrial Relations (where applicable):

- Maintain harmonious relations with white-collar and blue collar employees to avoid any unrest and to ensure optimal productivity.

- Liaison with government departments and authorities for compliance requirements as well as to maintain a healthy industrial relations environment.

HR Operations & Systems:

- Manage employee life cycle processes from induction to exit.

- Ensure the process flow is always maintained efficient.

- Ensure data integrity and reliability of all HR systems.

Compensation & Benefits management:

- Collaborate with compensation teams to ensure competitive and equitable compensation structures.

- Drive a performance linked rewards& recognition system consistently.

Policy Implementation & HR Projects:

- Implement competitive market HR policies and SOPs aligned to global policies & processes.

- Lead or contribute to HR digitization, cost optimization, and employee welfare initiatives.

Desired Candidate Profile:

Education : Master's degree in HR.

Experience: ~15 years in HR roles, with significant exposure to manufacturing/industrial setups.

Skills Required:.

- Strong understanding and experience in end to end employee life cycle management.

- Business & Strategic orientation.

- Expertise in labour laws and statutory compliance.

- Hands-on experience in employee relations and factory HR.

- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

- Familiarity with HR analytics and HRIS platforms (e.g, SAP, SuccessFactors, etc.

- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Why Join Us:

Be part of a growing organization with a people-first culture.

Lead HR initiatives that directly impact business performance.

Opportunity to work in a high-impact role with cross-functional exposure.