Senior Manager - HR

About the job

Are you a seasoned HR leader with strong knowledge of industrial practices labour laws and employee engagement strategies? Do you have the ability to manage a dynamic workforce across multiple project sites? If yes, this is your opportunity to lead HR at one of India s rapidly growing natural graphite mining and beneficiation companies. About Us Pradhan Industries is a leading natural graphite mining and beneficiation company in Odisha with multiple brownfield and greenfield projects underway. We aim to build a strong people-centric efficient and legally compliant workforce culture. Position Overview As the Senior Manager - HR, you will be the highest-ranking HR leader in the organization. You will be responsible for developing and executing all HR strategies, ensuring legal compliance, building a high-performance culture, and overseeing end-to-end human resource operations across all units. The position is based at Rayagada with regular coordination across the four plant locations. Key Responsibilities 1 HR Strategy Leadership - Lead and implement company-wide HR strategies aligned with short-term and long-term business goals. - Act as a strategic partner to senior management for organizational development and workforce planning. - Formulate HR policies in line with industry best practices, company culture, and legal compliance. - Develop and review the organizational structure to support future expansion and productivity. - Design and implement HR initiatives for organizational change, digital HR transformation, and process improvements. - Build a strong employer brand by promoting company values and work culture across all levels. - Establish HR KPIs and regularly monitor performance, engagement, and attrition trends. - Provide strategic input on budgeting for HR and manpower costs. 2 Recruitment Staffing - Develop annual manpower budgets and resource planning for all four sites. - Oversee full-cycle recruitment, job descriptions, sourcing, interviewing, selection, onboarding, and orientation. - Collaborate with external agencies and technical institutes for skilled workforce acquisition. - Implement structured onboarding programs and induction modules for new joiners. - Build and maintain a talent pool pipeline for critical and high-risk roles. - Ensure timely replacement of resigned or terminated staff without affecting plant operations. - Monitor staffing compliance, contractor headcount, skill level, and safety certifications. - Initiate internal job postings, promotions, and transfers in a transparent and merit-based manner. 3 Industrial Relations Compliance - Maintain cordial and proactive relations with employees, unions, contractors, and local communities. - Ensure complete compliance with applicable Labour Acts, etc. - Conduct regular audits for statutory compliance in coordination with legal and audit teams. - Handle labour inspections, court matters, conciliation proceedings, and government interactions. 4 Training Development - Identify skill gaps and conduct regular training sessions. - Coordinate with external trainers and industry bodies for advanced capability building. 5 Performance Management - Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of performance appraisal systems. - Develop a fair, measurable, and transparent KPI-based performance evaluation process. 6 Employee Engagement Welfare - Plan and execute regular employee engagement programs. - Design and roll out employee surveys, feedback systems, and communication channels. 7 Disciplinary Grievance Handling - Establish a clear, fair, and timely grievance redressal process. - Conduct domestic inquiries, disciplinary actions, and exit interviews. 8 Documentation MIS - Maintain an up-to-date HRMS with accurate records on Employee master data. Ensure timely submission of statutory returns. Desired Profile 1. Qualifications - Master s Degree in Human Resource Management, Industrial Relations, MBA HR or equivalent. 2. Experience - Minimum 12-15 years of experience in HR roles, preferably in mining, manufacturing, or industrial sectors. How to Apply Send your resume with the subject line Application for Senior Manager - HR to info@pradhanindustries.com. For queries, Whatsapp us at 91-77520-56961.

Requirements

• HR Strategy Leadership
• Recruitment Staffing
• Industrial Relations Compliance
• Training Development
• Performance Management
• Employee Engagement
• Grievance Handling

Qualifications

• Master s Degree in Human Resource Management
• Industrial Relations
• MBA HR or equivalent

Preferred Technologies

• HR Strategy Leadership
• Recruitment Staffing
• Industrial Relations Compliance
• Training Development
• Performance Management
• Employee Engagement
• Grievance Handling

About the company

Pradhan Industries is a leading natural graphite mining and beneficiation company in Odisha with multiple brownfield and greenfield projects underway.