Head- Plant HR | B2B Industrials | 10+ yrs exp. | Hyderabad

Hyderabad Permanent View Job Description
The Plant HR role is an integral part of the Human Resources department, focusing on managing HR operations and employee engagement. This position is based in Hyderabad and requires a strong understanding of HR policies and industrial practices to support a manufacturing environment
  • Opportunity to lead HR & IR for a large setup , driving workforce strategy
  • Strategic seat at the table with plant leadership , enabling transformation

About Our Client

A leading, research‑driven engineering and industrial manufacturing organisation with a strong presence across large‑scale industrial solutions.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities1. Industrial Relations & Union Management

  • Manage all IR matters for the plant, ensuring stable and positive labour relations.
  • Lead discussions with union representatives (where applicable) and maintain constructive engagement channels.
  • Oversee long‑term settlement planning, negotiations, and execution.
  • Handle disciplinary actions, grievances, conciliation processes, and dispute resolution.
  • Ensure compliance with labour legislation, statutory returns, and audit requirements.



2. Plant HR Operations

  • Oversee day‑to‑day HR operations including manpower planning, attendance, shift operations, payroll inputs, and statutory documentation.
  • Drive adherence to HR policies at the plant level.
  • Collaborate with production, maintenance, quality, and safety teams to ensure seamless plant functioning.



3. Talent Acquisition & Capability Building

  • Lead hiring for technical, supervisory, and frontline roles based on plant requirements.
  • Drive skill‑building, reskilling, and functional capability development for plant employees.
  • Implement training calendars and ensure compliance to skill‑matrix requirements.



4. Employee Engagement & Culture Management

  • Build engagement programs tailored to blue‑collar and plant‑level teams.
  • Strengthen communication frameworks and worker-management connect.
  • Promote a culture of discipline, productivity, safety, and continuous improvement.



5. Compliance & Governance

  • Ensure full adherence to all plant‑related compliances under the Factories Act, labour laws, and state regulations.
  • Maintain strong documentation for audits, internal reviews, and statutory inspections.
  • Lead safety awareness, health & wellness initiatives in partnership with EHS teams.



The Successful Applicant

A successful Plant HR should have:Must‑Have

  • 10+ years of core Plant HR and IR experience.
  • Proven experience in B2B manufacturing / energy / power / heavy engineering / industrial sectors.
  • Strong exposure to blue‑collar workforce engagement and plant HR systems.
  • Hands‑on experience in IR: union interactions, settlements, grievance handling, disciplinary processes.



Good‑to‑Have

  • Experience managing unionised workforce environments.
  • Involvement in long‑term settlements or multi‑year wage agreements.
  • Understanding of modern manufacturing practices (lean, TPM, 5S etc.).



Education

  • MSW / MBA / PGDM in Human Resources or Industrial Relations preferred.



What's on Offer

  • A competitive salary package based on experience and qualifications.
  • Comprehensive holiday and leave policies to support work-life balance.
  • A collaborative work environment within the Industrial / Manufacturing sector.
  • Professional growth and development opportunities.
Quote job ref
JN-032026-6983261

Job summary

Function
Human Resources
Sub Sector
Industrial Relations
What is your area of specialisation?
Energy & Natural Resources
Location
Hyderabad
Job Type
Permanent
Job Reference
JN-032026-6983261

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

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