Head HR For Steel Manufacturing - Bilaspur , Chhattisgarh

Job Description: The Head of HR for a steel manufacturing plant leads all HR functions (recruitment, C&B, talent, IR/ER, compliance, L&D) ensuring alignment with business goals, with a strong emphasis on industrial relations, statutory compliance (Factory Act, ESI, PF), and union management in a heavy industrial environment, bridging strategy with daily plant operations, focusing on safety, performance, and cultural alignment for a large, often unionized, workforce. Key Responsibilities:

Strategic HR: Develop and implement HR strategy aligned with plant/corporate objectives; manage HR budgets.
Talent Management: Oversee end-to-end recruitment (technical & leadership), onboarding, performance management, succession planning, and leadership development.
Industrial & Employee Relations (IR/ER): Handle union negotiations, grievance redressal, disciplinary actions, and maintain harmonious labor relations.
Compliance & Safety: Ensure 100% compliance with labor laws, Factory Act, CLRA, ESI, PF, and promote a strong safety culture.
HR Operations: Manage payroll, HRIS, compensation & benefits, and HR administration.
Stakeholder Liaison: Act as the primary contact for labor departments, factories inspectorate, and local authorities.
Culture & Engagement: Champion a positive work environment, drive employee engagement, and reinforce company values.
Essential Skills & Experience:

MBA/PGDM in HR from a reputed institute.
Extensive experience (10-20+ years) in HR leadership, with sign