General Manager - HR

Job description

Role Overview We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic General Manager Human Resources to lead the overall HR function for our corporate office. Acting as a core member of the leadership team, you will partner directly with the CEO to shape people strategies that drive organizational development and support business growth. This is a high-impact role requiring a visionary leader capable of aligning human capital initiatives with our overarching manufacturing and business objectives. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership: Lead and manage the complete, end-to-end HR function for the corporate office, supporting a headcount of approximately 250 employees. Executive Partnership: Collaborate closely with the CEO and senior leadership to design and execute people strategies, organizational development plans, and change management initiatives. Core HR Operations: Drive key HR pillars including talent acquisition, employee engagement, performance management, and day-to-day HR operations. Team Mentorship & Management: Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing corporate HR department Factory HR Oversight: Oversee, guide, and support HR Executives stationed at the manufacturing factory, who will report directly to this role. Business Alignment: Ensure all HR practices, policies, and compliance measures seamlessly align with the companys business objectives and support long-term organizational growth. Candidate Profile Industry Experience: Proven HR leadership experience, specifically within the manufacturing industry. Functional Expertise: Strong, hands-on exposure to handling end-to-end HR functions at a corporate level. Leadership Capabilities: Demonstrated experience in managing large teams and navigating multiple HR stakeholders across both corporate and factory environments. Strategic Acumen: High ability to work closely with C-suite executives and senior leadership to drive strategic, company-wide HR initiatives. Language Skills: Familiarity and fluency in Tamil is highly preferred to ensure seamless communication across all levels of the workforce. Work Schedule Working Days: 6-day working week. Off Days: Sundays and the 2nd Saturday.