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General manager HR - Manufacturing - Bangalore

Bangalore Urban Permanent View Job Description
A global manufacturing organisation is seeking a General manager HR India to lead the people strategy across its growing India operations. The role will partner closely with global and local leadership to build organisational capability, scale people processes, and support business expansion across multiple manufacturing facilities.
  • Lead HR for a growing global organisation with strong executive visibility.
  • Drive meaningful business impact through talent, culture & Org

About Our Client

Our client is a global manufacturing organisation with operations across North America, Europe, and Asia. The company operates in highly regulated and precision-driven industries, delivering complex manufacturing solutions through a growing international network of facilities. India represents the organisation's largest employee population and is a key strategic hub for future growth and expansion.

Job Description

  • Lead the overall HR strategy for India, aligned to global business objectives.
  • Partner closely with business leaders to support organisational growth and workforce planning.
  • Build and enhance HR policies, procedures, systems, and people programmes to support a scaling organisation.
  • Drive talent management, succession planning, leadership development, and performance management initiatives.
  • Coach and advise senior leaders on organisation design, change management, and people-related decisions.
  • Lead employee engagement, communication, culture, and retention initiatives across multiple facilities.
  • Ensure compliance with labour legislation and employment regulations.
  • Oversee employee relations, workforce risk, and HR operations.
  • Develop and lead a high-performing HR team while building organisational capability across the business.
  • Support expansion plans and the continued growth of manufacturing operations in India.



The Successful Applicant

  • 15+ years of progressive HR leadership experience within manufacturing, automotive, medical devices, engineering, industrial, or other highly regulated environments.
  • Proven experience supporting large employee populations across manufacturing operations.
  • Strong experience in organisational development, succession planning, talent management, and HR transformation.
  • Demonstrated ability to build scalable HR frameworks, systems, and processes.
  • Strong business partnering capability with senior leadership teams.
  • Experience managing employee relations and workforce challenges within complex operational environments.
  • Strong communication, coaching, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Comfortable operating in a fast-growing, entrepreneurial, and evolving organisation

What's on Offer

Lead HR for a strategically important India operation and drive the people agenda during an exciting phase of growth. Strong exposure to global leadership and the opportunity to build lasting organisational impact.

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JN-072026-7071765

Job summary

Function
Human Resources
Sub Sector
HR Business Partner
What is your area of specialisation?
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Bangalore Urban
Job Type
Permanent
Job Reference
JN-072026-7071765

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