Head HR - Region (Corporate HR-Pune)

JOB PURPOSE

Lead HR processes and systems to enable employee lifecycle and act as a strategic partner to business leaders; Manage implementation of HR strategy and processes across the manufacturing region / clusters by ensuring effective manpower productivity, management of talent, HR compliances, learning & development, employee performance and other HR related aspects aimed to enable business growth and achievement of set business objectives.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

Region Level HR planning and review

Participate in the business strategy and planning meetings of the Manufacturing Region to understand business priorities and derive imperatives for the HR function

Participate and contribute to HR reviews conducted at various levels, Plant level with Plant HR teams, Cluster & Regional Level with Operations & HR Head and functionally with Head of HR for India Manufacturing

Talent Management

Manage deployment of all talent management related corporate initiatives; Take steps to introduce and socialize these at the Manufacturing Region & its Clusters for implementation success, e.g. competency framework, HiPot identification,

At the Manufacturing Region & its Cluster level, prepare and implement the GET progression plan; Ensure timely review of GETs; Work with corporate HR team and provide input on salary framework, sourcing, stipends, etc.

Support assessment and evaluation of functions and role holders to determine gap assessment, and share input with corporate HR for design of training programs

Learning & Development

Prepare the broader training and development plan for the Manufacturing Region & its Clusters, including aspects such as plant wise welfare and training programs budgets, IDPs from PMS, TNI, calendar preparation, etc.

Define the training programs based on business / plant needs and individual development plans from PMS

Review and finalize the design and content of training programs designed at Manufacturing Region & its Cluster level (largely prepared by Plant and Cluster HR jointly)

Assess and provide GET training requirements based on quarterly assessments

Lead execution of various central corporate led training programs, such as, both behavioral and technical, Train the Trainer (TTT) for foundation and advance competencies (designed centrally) and HiPoTs training programs; Ensure effective deployment of central programs through nominations, high attendance, etc.

Payroll Management

Coordinate and oversee resolution of payroll related issues and deviations observed at the Corporate for the Manufacturing Region & its Cluster employees.

Industrial Relations

Contribute to discussions with Head HR India Manufacturing, Regional Operations Head and ER Head on matters pertaining IR for the Cluster & its plants to develop IR strategy, productivity linked agreements, review wage settlement surveys, etc. and prepare for negotiations

Discuss variable pay component, design and position additional incentive/ productivity schemes and negotiate along with ER Head

Scan, conduct internal / external research and analyze to develop recommendations on collective bargaining agreement and related financials, discuss with ER head for finalization and draft agreement preparation; Participate in negotiations along with ER Head

Governance HR audit and compliance

Respond to queries and data requests on HR processes, systems and practices for customers audits such as 2W / 4W OEM Customers; Ensure compliance and adherence with contractors

Coordinate to provide data, information and respond to queries for various internal / external statutory auditors

Collate and report on non-compliance / non-adherence to Head HR India Manufacturing and determine action plan to close open points/ red flags to ensure compliance

Monitor and enhance the operational index rigor for on time execution and smooth operations e.g. merit increase list, PMS ratings, etc.

Review to ensure all statutory and compliance related requirements are met on time and accurately, e.g. upload of licenses by the plant HR, updates on Compliance Management System (CMS), salary updates on contract labour management system, etc.

Review, collate and share the monthly compliance review report to the employee relations team

Team development

Participate in recruitment process to identify the right talent across positions within the function

Establish individual performance expectations and regularly review individual performance of the team

Identify and create development opportunities for team members to enhance functional knowledge

EDUCATION / QUALIFICATION

Minimum Qualification required: MBA (HR) - Full-time degree

Other Qualification: BE/B.Tech (Preferred / Desirable)

WORK EXPERIENCE

Minimum 18 years of strong experience in Human Resources with an Automotive / Auto-Component / Manufacturing Organisation.

Experience of Human Resources function and its disciplines in a manufacturing set up, preferably in automotive sector with multiple Plants across India

Strong knowledge and good blend of HR and IR

Exposure to managing HR at a Corporate level for a footprint of manufacturing units / plants is desirable

Strong understanding of functioning of Manufacturing Industry from a Manpower composition perspective

Reporting - The Position reports to the Head HR Manufacturing- India Business and has Cluster HR Heads reporting to it & Plant HR Heads down the line.

Relocation - Outstation candidates will have to relocate to PUNE with family & will be eligible to avail the Relocation Policy benefits.

In case you are keen on exploring this opportunity please fill-in all the details in the screening questions outlined below and share it with us along with a copy of your updated resume/CV

Role: Head - HR,

Industry Type: Auto Components,

Department: Human Resources,

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent

Role Category: HR Operations