General Manager - Human Resource - Manufacturing

Qualification: MBA/MSW Experience: 20 + years Location: Bangalore Industry background: Manufacturing or Automotive - Kannada speaking (Preferred) - MNC Company background candidates preferred - Large company background candidates preferred - Managed team of 20 - 40 (HR team) 3. KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIs): - Industrial relations stability and zero/minimum production loss due to IR issues. - Successful union negotiations and timely wage settlements. - Labour law and statutory compliance. - Manpower productivity and optimization. - Reduction in absenteeism and employee turnover. - Recruitment turnaround time for critical positions. - Training effectiveness and skill development. - Employee engagement and satisfaction scores. - HR cost as a percentage of revenue/production cost. - Overtime and contract labour cost optimization. - Performance management effectiveness. - Succession coverage for critical positions. - Employee grievance resolution turnaround time. - HR digitalization and process improvement. - Successful support for new projects/capacity expansion. 4. CANDIDATE PROFILE: Education: - MBA/PGDM in Human Resources / Personnel Management preferred. - Degree in Law, Labour Welfare, Industrial Relations or related discipline will be an advantage. Experience: - 15 - 22 years of progressive HR experience, preferably in manufacturing, automotive, auto components, engineering or similar industries. - Strong experience in plant HR and Industrial Relations is essential. - Experience in unionized manufacturing environments is highly desirable. - Experience in managing large workforces and multi-shift operations preferred. 5. REQUIRED COMPETENCIES: - Strong Industrial Relations and union-management skills. - Excellent knowledge of labour laws and statutory compliance. - Strong negotiation and conflict-resolution skills. - Strategic HR leadership capability. - Strong business and commercial acumen. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. - Strong analytical and problem-solving ability. - Leadership and stakeholder management. - Ability to work effectively in a high-pressure manufacturing environment. - Strong decision-making and execution capability. - Change management and organizational development skills. - High level of integrity, confidentiality and professional maturity. 6. KEY STAKEHOLDERS: Internal: - Managing Director / Business Head - Plant Head - Production & Operations - Quality - Engineering / Maintenance - Finance - Supply Chain - EHS - Corporate HR - Legal & Compliance External: - Trade Unions / Employee Representatives - Labour Authorities - Government Departments - Contractors and manpower agencies - Consultants / Legal Advisors - Industry associations 7. IDEAL CANDIDATE: The ideal candidate will be a seasoned Plant HR & IR leader with strong exposure to unionized manufacturing operations, labour law compliance, workforce productivity and employee relations. The candidate should have the maturity to handle sensitive employee/union matters, negotiate effectively with stakeholders, and simultaneously drive strategic HR initiatives that support business growth, productivity and profitability. The role requires a hands-on leader who can balance business objectives, employee expectations and industrial relations while creating a disciplined, productive and engaged workforce.