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Chief Human Resources Officer

XpertReach·Posted 1 week ago

Location

All India, Faridabad

Experience

8–12 years

Required Skills

Talent AcquisitionEmployee RelationsIndustrial RelationsLegal ComplianceNegotiationConflict ResolutionEmployee EngagementPayroll ManagementBenefits AdministrationHR LeadershipHRIS Management

About the Role

In this role as the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) for the manufacturing plant, you will be responsible for leading the HR, Industrial Relations (IR), and Legal functions. Your primary focus will be ensuring compliance with local laws and regulations while driving strategic HR initiatives. You will directly report to the CEO or Plant Manager and work closely with the senior management team.

Key Responsibilities: - Strategic HR Leadership: - Develop and execute HR strategies that are aligned with the manufacturing plants business objectives and local market dynamics. - Drive talent acquisition, development, and retention strategies to support business growth.

  • Industrial Relations (IR): - Manage relationships with unions, employee councils, and regulatory bodies.

  • - Lead negotiations for wage agreements, settlements, and effectively manage industrial disputes.

  • Legal Compliance: - Ensure compliance with all Indian labor laws, regulations, and statutory requirements.

  • - Advise management on legal implications and risks related to employment and labor relations.

  • Employee Relations: - Foster a positive work environment through effective communication and conflict resolution strategies.

  • - Implement employee engagement initiatives and programs to enhance morale and productivity.

  • HR Operations and Systems: - Oversee HR operations, including payroll, benefits administration, and HRIS management.

  • - Implement and optimize HR systems to streamline processes and ensure efficiency. In this role as the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) for the manufacturing plant, you will be responsible for leading the HR, Industrial Relations (IR), and Legal functions. Your primary focus will be ensuring compliance with local laws and regulations while driving strategic HR initiatives. You will directly report to the CEO or Plant Manager and work closely with the senior management team.

    Key Responsibilities:

  • Strategic HR Leadership: - Develop and execute HR strategies that are aligned with the manufacturing plants business objectives and local market dynamics.

  • - Drive talent acquisition, development, and retention strategies to support business growth.

  • Industrial Relations (IR): - Manage relationships with unions, employee councils, and regulatory bodies.

  • - Lead negotiations for wage agreements, settlements, and effectively manage industrial disputes.

  • Legal Compliance: - Ensure compliance with all Indian labor laws, regulations, and statutory requirements.

  • - Advise management on legal implications and risks related to employment and labor relations.

  • Employee Relations: - Foster a positive work environment through effective communication and conflict resolution strategies.

  • - Implement employee engagement initiatives and programs to enhance morale and productivity.

  • HR Operations and Systems:

  • - Oversee HR operations, including payroll, benefits administration, and HRIS management.
    - Implement and optimize HR systems to streamline processes and ensure efficiency.

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    Ideal Candidate

    Someone who has navigated complex unionized manufacturing environments in India with hands-on experience managing wage negotiations, industrial disputes, and multi-stakeholder IR dynamics.

    Estimated Salary Range(medium confidence)

    1.6 Cr – ₹2.8 Cr per year

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    1. 1.Walk us through your most complex wage negotiation or industrial dispute—what was at stake, who were the key stakeholders, and how did you resolve it?
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