Plant HR Head

Plant HR Head - Sagwara

About NZ Seasonal Wear:

NZ Seasonal Wear is a leading player in the apparel manufacturing and export sector, known for its design innovation, quality manufacturing, and deep-rooted values. As we scale and modernize, we are looking for strong HR leadership at the plant level to align people strategy with business needs.

Role Purpose:

To lead the HR and Administration function at the Sagwara unit, acting as a strategic partner to the business by driving manpower planning, HR transformation, statutory compliance, and people capability building. The role demands high ownership, execution excellence, and a strong command of plant HR operations, workforce engagement, and cost efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Planning & Budgeting

• Lead the Annual Manpower Planning for the plant in collaboration with HOFs, Plant Heads, Corporate HR, and the Global HR Head.
• Prepare and own the Annual HR Budget (covering TA, L&D, Engagement, Rewards, Admin Opex/Capex).
• Develop and implement plant-level HR & Admin strategies aligned to business objectives.
• Drive cross-functional HR projects and organizational capability initiatives based on business needs.

Core HR Functions

• Oversee end-to-end Associate Lifecycle Processes: Talent Acquisition, Onboarding, Learning & Development, Performance Management, Transfers, Promotions, Welfare, Separations.
• Review and ensure delivery of all Admin Operations (canteen, transport, accommodation, hygiene, security) as per SOPs and budgets.
• Monitor, control, and optimize all HR & Admin costs in line with the approved budget.
• Ensure 100% Statutory & Legal Compliance under Labor Laws, Factories Act, CLRA, etc.
• Coordinate effectively with internal and external stakeholders for customer audits, social audits, and regulatory inspections.

Talent Acquisition & Capability Building

• Drive proactive Talent Acquisition for blue-collar, staff, and leadership roles in coordination with the central TA team and local channels.
• Build talent pipelines through local partnerships, ITIs, skill centers, and employee referrals.
• Own Learning & Development initiatives, identify skill gaps, and implement structured capability-building interventions for staff and shopfloor.
• Facilitate implementation of Leadership Development, career pathing, and succession plans in collaboration with Corporate HR.

Employee Relations & Engagement

• Maintain harmonious Industrial Relations and build positive engagement with workers and unions.
• Handle disciplinary matters, grievance redressals, and wage negotiations with fairness and compliance.
• Strengthen the culture of employee engagement, recognition, welfare, and well-being.
• Foster strong relations with local government bodies, external stakeholders, and community leaders.

Governance, Reporting & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to SOPs, SLAs, and KPIs for all HR and Admin functions.
• Monitor and review HR & Admin dashboards, trackers, and audit findings.
• Lead the execution and sustainment of CSR initiatives as per corporate guidelines.
• Partner with Corporate HR for seamless implementation of HR tech, digitization, and central policies.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead and mentor the HR & Admin team at the plant.
• Conduct regular team reviews, performance check-ins, and feedback sessions.
• Drive a performance-based culture with a strong focus on accountability, development, and recognition.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Postgraduate in HR/MBA/MSW/PGDHRM.
• 10–15 years of experience in plant HR, preferably in apparel/textile/FMCG manufacturing setups.
• Hands-on experience in managing the full HR lifecycle, contract labor, IR, compliance, and talent acquisition.
• Sound understanding of HR budgeting, cost control, and statutory frameworks.

Key Competencies:

• Strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
• Strong interpersonal, communication & negotiation skills.
• Result orientation with high ownership.
• Change management and stakeholder alignment.
• Data-driven decision-making and analytical mindset.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹2,000, ₹2,500,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Leave encashment
• Life insurance
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person