Job Description: Unit HR Head
General Information
Role:   Unit HR Head
Department: Human Resources

ii. Job Objective
As the Plant HR Head, you will develop and implement HR strategies aligned with corporate goals, oversee recruitment and staffing, manage performance appraisal systems, and ensure compliance with labor laws. You will foster a positive work environment, drive employee engagement, and coordinate training programs. Additionally, you will manage labor relations, prepare HR metrics reports, and support leadership and career development. This role is pivotal in aligning HR practices with plant operations. This role is the senior most HR position at Unit level overseeing Payroll management, HR operations and Administration.

iii.Key Responsibility Areas
Strategy
  • ABP implementation: Implement annual business plan for HR function at the unit level as per corporate guidelines, Unit HR Head & discussion with SBU Head.
  • HR Strategy Development: Implement unit level HR strategies aligned with the plant's objectives and overall corporate goals.
  • Employee Relations Strategy: Execute HR strategies to foster a positive work environment and strengthen employee relations, ensuring alignment with organizational values and goals.
  • Planning and Execution
  • White collar assessment: As per organization structure, half yearly assessment of white-collar requirement at each production section of unit level
  • Recruitment & Staffing: Oversee the recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes to ensure staffing needs of white collar up to Band E in BWIL. For band D and above update the Talent head at corporate level.
  • Training & Development: Implement skill and competency matrix and accordingly plan and coordinate training programs to enhance employee skills. Manage employee skill and knowledge to perform as per operational needs of the plant.
  • Performance Management: Manage performance appraisal systems at unit level, ensuring regular feedback and performance reviews are conducted.
  • Policy Implementation: Execute HR policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with local labor laws and company regulations.
  • Employee Engagement: Coordinate employee engagement programs to boost morale and reduce turnover rates.
  • Exit interview: Conduct exit interviews. Analyze the finding and suggest corrective action to Unit Head/Management level
  • Coordination & Reporting
  • HR Metrics Reporting: Prepare and present HR metrics and reports to senior management, highlighting key performance indicators such as turnover rates, absenteeism, and employee satisfaction.
  • Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Collaborate with the Operations head & other departments to ensure HR practices support overall plant objectives and operations.
  • Collaboration with Plant Operation Head, SBU Head: Work in coordination with SBU head and Plant head team
  • Development
  • Manpower Development: Manage the HR team and create an environment of positivity & career development to reduce manpower attrition at white- collar level
  • Process Improvement: Plan to improve existing procedures for improving efficiency, optimizing work & enhancing quality of delivery
  • Best Practices: Implement the industry best practices to improve existing processes and enhance quality of deliverables

Internal Audit compliance
Govern the standard functional processes for respective unit. Support internal audit and comply with the findings.

 iv. Job Specifications

Qualification
Min. qualification required
  • Bachelor’s Degree (essential) in Engineering/ Science/Arts
  • Post Graduation (preferred) in Human Resource Management
Relevant Experience
Min. no. of years of relevant experience required
Minimum of 7 years of experience with 4-5 years in HR and 2-3 years in Performance Management

Knowledge and Skills Required
Leadership Skills:
  • Decision-Making: Align decisions with organizational goals.
  • Communication: Effectively convey performance management and recruitment strategies.
  • Change Management: Should understand change management nuances.
  • Conflict Resolution: Understand conflicts constructively.
Technical Skills:
  • Performance Management Systems: Manage PMS and HRMS.
  • Data Analysis: Provide actionable insights from performance data.
  • Recruitment Tools: Use ATS and social media recruiting platforms.
  • Project Management: Manage multiple projects.
  • HR Metrics: Track and report HR metrics.
  • Industry Skills:
  • Employee Development: Understand industry-specific competencies.
  • Compliance: Ensure HR compliance with regulations.
  • Network Building: Maintain industry connections.
  • Diversity and Inclusion: Promote diversity within the organization.
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