General Manager Human Resources

Role – General Manager (HR, IR, Training & Administration)

Base Location - Dahej, Bharuch (Extensive travelling)

Experience - Minimum 25 years in HR, IR, and Administration, preferably in large-scale

Industry - Chemical manufacturing

Key Responsibilities

Industrial Relations & Compliance

Maintain industrial peace and harmony across all units.

Lead three-year long-term wage settlement negotiations with Labour Unions.

Resolve critical union-related issues through dialogue and structured engagement.

Liaise with labour authorities (Labour Office, DISH, PF, ESIC, SDM, Mamlatdar, etc.) to ensure compliance.

Coordinate closely with senior advocates and attend all labour court, industrial tribunal, and High Court matters under Industrial Disputes Act, Bonus Act, Workmen Compensation Act, and related laws.

Monitor compliance through Legatrix and internal audits.

HR Operations & Administration

Implement and review HR policies, SOPs, and propose improvements to Corporate HR.

Ensure timely payroll, wages, and statutory remittances (PF, ESIC, PT, Welfare Fund).

Oversee security, housekeeping, and medical services (including health checkups).

Maintain accurate employee records, induction, and exit formalities.

Supervise CSR activities, reporting, and coordination with Meghmani Foundation.

Lead preparation of the in-house magazine Megh-Arjan: collect events data, photographs, employee contributions, motivational stories, and publish half-yearly/yearly.

Talent Acquisition & Retention

Manage manpower planning, recruitment, and timely replacements.

Conduct campus drives, walk-ins, and portal-based hiring.

Ensure succession planning for critical positions.

Monitor KRAs/KPIs and performance appraisals.

Drive employee engagement and retention strategies.

Training & Development

Design and monitor training programs as per calendar.

Conduct awareness and skill development programs for employees.

Increase training hours and ensure cost-effective initiatives.

Facilitate training on Human Rights, Business Ethics Codes, and Responsible Care principles.

Track training effectiveness and impact on performance.

Certifications, Sustainability & Audits

Drive and monitor Responsible Care – Security Code 7 implementation and audits.

Ensure HR’s role in ISO 13001:2016, EcoVadis, and Sustainability assessments.

Prepare and submit Quarterly Safety & HR MIS jointly with EHS.

Support statutory HR audits and ensure closure of non-conformities.

Promote and document compliance with international standards on labour practices, human rights, and workplace ethics.

Strategic HR & Leadership

Provide strategic support to Plant Management for HR initiatives.

Strengthen and motivate HR team members.

Participate in corporate HR strategy formulation (policies, settlements, retention, wage negotiations).

Represent the company in local associations (Dahej, Ankleshwar, Panoli).

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Industrial Relations: Successful completion of 3-year wage settlements; Timely resolution of union issues; Effective legal case handling; No major IR-related disruptions.

Certifications & Sustainability: Successful completion of Responsible Care (Security Code 7) audits; ISO 13001, EcoVadis, Sustainability ratings – improved scores year-on-year; Timely submission of Quarterly Safety & HR MIS with GM–EHS; 100% statutory HR audit compliance.

Talent Acquisition: Recruitment cycle time, cost per hire, attrition levels, succession planning.

Training & Awareness: Training calendar adherence, coverage of Human Rights & Business Codes, employee satisfaction.

Employee Engagement & Communication: Publication of Megh-Arjan magazine, employee participation, motivational initiatives.

Operational Support: Positive plant feedback, cost control, zero major audit non-compliances.

Education

MSW / MBA / MLW / PGDBM (HR specialization)

Preferred: PG degree in Labour Law

Technical Skills

Long-term wage settlement negotiations

Labour law & statutory compliance

Certification and sustainability frameworks (Responsible Care, ISO, EcoVadis)

Recruitment, manpower planning, succession management

Employee engagement and productivity enhancement

Behavioural Competencies

Strong leadership & execution skills

Excellent communication and negotiation skills

Strategic thinking with financial acumen

Conflict resolution and relationship management