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Plant HR Head

Bangalore Rural Permanent View Job Description
A leading diversified electronics and manufacturing organisation is seeking a mid‑level HR leader to anchor the HR and Industrial Relations agenda for its key plant operations. The role is based in Bengaluru with mandatory weekly presence at the Tumkur plant.
  • High ownership role
  • Opportunity to work with senior Business Leaders

About Our Client

The hiring company is a well-established entity in the electronics manufacturing industry. It is a large organization with a strong focus on innovation and operational excellence in Chennai.

Job Description

1. Plant HR & Industrial Relations

  • Lead all HR operations at the plant, ensuring adherence to labour laws and statutory compliance.
  • Manage industrial relations, including union/workmen interactions, grievance handling, and discipline.
  • Drive manpower planning, shift staffing, and shopfloor workforce optimisation.
  • Maintain strong governance over standing orders, statutory documentation, audits, and labour compliance.



2. Blue‑Collar Workforce Management

  • Oversee engagement, retention, and productivity programs for blue‑collar employees.
  • Implement welfare, safety, and capability-building initiatives.
  • Strengthen performance management and reward practices suited to plant operations.



3. HR Business Partnering (AMS & R&D)

  • Work closely with AMS and R&D teams on org structuring, talent development, and people processes.
  • Ensure HR interventions are aligned with operational needs and business goals.



4. Leadership & Team Development

  • Act as the HR lead for manufacturing and adjoining functions.
  • Build and manage a small HR/IR team, including the ability to hire an IR Manager under this role.
  • Coach line managers on people practices, compliance, and effective workforce management.



5. Culture, Values & Communication

  • Uphold core organisational values-integrity, humility, professionalism, and respect.
  • Maintain balanced, mature, and approachable communication across stakeholder groups.
  • Strengthen a culture of discipline, collaboration, performance, and transparency.



The Successful Applicant

Must‑Have

  • Strong manufacturing HR experience with demonstrated IR exposure. (Minimum 12 years of experience)
  • Hands‑on experience managing a large blue‑collar workforce.
  • Kannada language proficiency (mandatory).
  • Experience in plant HR roles with compliance, IR, and workforce engagement exposure.
  • Balanced communication style-grounded, mature, and not introverted.



Good-to-Have

  • Roots/family background in South India (preferred for cultural and language alignment).
  • Experience supporting AMS, R&D, or diversified manufacturing environments.
  • Exposure to Sales HR (future scope).



What's on Offer

This position is central to maintaining industrial harmony, operational continuity, and people excellence within the manufacturing ecosystem. The role requires a grounded, values‑aligned HR professional capable of influencing at multiple levels, managing a large blue‑collar workforce, and enabling key functions beyond the plant.

Quote job ref
JN-022026-6958685

Job summary

Function
Human Resources
Sub Sector
Industrial Relations
What is your area of specialisation?
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Bangalore Rural
Job Type
Permanent
Job Reference
JN-022026-6958685

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