General Manager Human Resources

Role – General Manager (HR, IR, Training & Administration)
Base Location - Dahej, Bharuch (Extensive travelling)
Experience - Minimum 25 years in HR, IR, and Administration, preferably in large-scale
Industry - Chemical manufacturing
Key Responsibilities
Industrial 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.
Education
MSW / MBA / MLW / PGDBM (HR specialization)
Preferred: PG degree in Labour Law
Technical 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 enhancement
Behavioural Competencies
- Strong leadership & execution skills
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Strategic thinking with financial acumen
- Conflict resolution and relationship management

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