Site HR & Employee Relations - Thane Site

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Site HR Manager – Thane Site
Location - Thane, India

1. Objectives of the Position: The Site Employee Relations Manager will play a critical role in fostering a positive work environment and enhancing employee engagement. This position is responsible for overseeing all aspects of human resources administration, employee relations, and ensuring compliance with company policies and legal regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in HR practices, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to promoting a healthy workplace culture.

a. Workforce Management: Ensure discipline, optimize manpower utilization, manage recruitment, and oversee wage and salary administration in coordination with the Hub Team.

b. Training & Development: Implement training programs as per the calendar, including safety training with EHS, and manage TDS documentation and compliance.

c. Employee Engagement & Communication: Drive engagement activities, internal/external communication (RC Code-8), and foster a positive work culture and morale.

d. Organizational Development: Lead manpower planning and support organizational change initiatives to align with company goals.
e. Industrial & Legal Compliance: Maintain cordial union relations, resolve grievances, ensure statutory compliance under labor laws, and represent the company in legal and conciliation matters.

f. Site Operations & Safety: Oversee security services, fire safety, emergency response, canteen, health center, housekeeping, and green belt maintenance, ensuring adherence to EHS&S and C.A.R.E. principles.

g. Public Relations & CSR: Lead community development initiatives, liaise with government officials and local leaders, and actively participate in industry associations to enhance company reputation.

h. People & Performance Management: Drive employee motivation, talent development, manpower planning, budgeting, and implement idea management to improve departmental efficiency and results.
i. External Liaison & Approvals: Authorized to interact and negotiate with contractors, government officials, trade unions, and local bodies; responsible for PR and SOP approvals.

j. Site Operations & Compliance: Oversees safety, 5S, work permits, manpower allocation, and ensures compliance with RC codes and ISO standards (9001, 14001, 45001, 50001).

k. Leadership & Environment: Drives departmental motivation, manages budgets, supports talent development, and ensures a clean, safe, and efficient working environment aligned with EHS and C.A.R.E. principles.