HR Director

Job Opportunity:

Our organization seeks an experienced and skilled Senior Human Resource Leader to oversee the human resource function of our integrated steel plant. This role requires expertise in workforce planning, industrial practices, labor compliance, and building scalable systems to support future expansions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute HR strategies aligned with the business objectives of the steel plant.
• Plan and implement HR processes to support upcoming plant expansions over 6-month phases.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, training, and career development for both permanent and contractual staff.
• Implement robust contract labor management systems, ensuring full compliance under relevant laws and regulations.
• Drive employee engagement and retention initiatives for a diverse workforce.
• Ensure 100% statutory compliance and prepare for future certifications like SA 8000 or ISO.
• Manage payroll, time, and attendance systems manually until ERP systems are adopted.
• Liaise with external agencies, legal bodies, government departments, and community leaders.
• Build safety-focused and legally compliant workforce practices in collaboration with EHS leadership.
• Create SOPs and policies from scratch given the absence of legacy HR systems or ERP.

Candidate Requirements:

• Education: Full-time MBA PGDM in HR or LLB preferred for legal and compliance focus.
• Experience: Minimum 15 years in HR, including 5 years in a leadership role at a manufacturing plant, steel industry preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Indian labor laws, compliance, and contract labor practices.
• Ability to build HR processes, dashboards, and systems from scratch.
• Hands-on approach with a problem-solving mindset and field-level engagement.
• Proficient in Hindi and English, able to communicate effectively across levels.
• Capable of leading during rapid scale-up phases and setting up new HR frameworks.

Reporting Structure:

Reports to Plant Head, Functionally to Group HR CHRO.

Benefits:

• Leadership role in a growing steel manufacturing company.
• Involvement in setting up the HR department and building systems from ground up.
• Opportunity to shape workforce strategy during a phased expansion drive.
• Competitive compensation and plant-level housing transport benefits.