Manager HR - Manufacturing & Quality

Role Overview

This position is for a Manager HR focused on Manufacturing and Quality. It sits within the Human Resources function under the Manufacturing HR sub-function and partners with the HRBP Global Quality & Compliance. The role reports upward to the Head HR for Manufacturing & Quality and is based in Baroda/Vadodara, Gujarat, India. There are no direct reports in this role.

Job Summary

The role is designed for a strategic HR business partner who will support the people agenda for a Manufacturing and Global Quality organization of more than 1,000 employees. The position requires close alignment of HR priorities with business goals, a strong focus on employee experience, and effective execution of HR initiatives in coordination with senior leaders.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan workforce requirements and manpower budgets in line with business direction.
• Work with leadership to build job descriptions, organizational structures, and hiring plans.
• Help speed up approval cycles and hiring closures while maintaining turnaround expectations.
• Keep grading, pay, and experience levels internally balanced and consistent.
• Lead goal setting, SMART KRA creation, and the full performance management cycle.
• Track completion of reviews through dashboards and governance mechanisms.
• Support business leaders during calibration and normalization discussions.
• Manage performance conversations, escalations, and special approval cases with senior leadership.
• Create and roll out fair frameworks for promotions and role changes.
• Spot high-potential employees and build succession plans.
• Enable movement of talent across functions and roles.
• Coordinate with COEs to execute focused learning and development programs, both functional and behavioral.
• Run employee connect forums, focus group discussions, and surveys, then convert feedback into action plans.
• Resolve employee questions related to policies, systems, and benefits in a timely manner.
• Continuously improve the employee experience through process and service enhancements.
• Conduct exit interviews and identify recurring trends or improvement opportunities.
• Support retention conversations for critical talent.
• Handle sensitive exits, including PIP closures, in collaboration with managers.
• Maintain accurate employee records across HR systems such as OneHR and Metis.
• Prepare insights on attrition, hiring, talent, and workforce patterns for leadership use.
• Support data-based decision-making through reporting and analysis.
• Work closely with internal business teams and corporate functions to execute improvement projects.
• Contribute to corporate HR initiatives, projects, and transformation programs.

Work Scope and Stakeholders

Internal stakeholders include business teams such as N1 leaders, functional leaders, employees, and corporate teams including HR Ops, Talent Acquisition, Rewards, Learning, and Finance. External interaction may be required with consulting partners, learning institutes, and engagement partners. The geographical scope of the role is India. Travel is expected to be limited and not frequent.

Requirements

• MBA or PGDM in Human Resources is required.
• Relevant experience of 3 to 6 years is expected.
• Strong background in strategic HR business partnering and stakeholder engagement is needed.
• Experience in performance management, talent management, and workforce planning is important.
• Ability to work with HR systems, analytics, and employee data is required.
• Capability to manage change initiatives and organizational effectiveness efforts is needed.

Additional Information

This is a full-time, onsite role located in Vadodara, Gujarat, India. The position is part of the Human Resources function for manufacturing and quality operations. The role carries no direct reports. The job scope includes internal coordination across HR and business functions, with occasional external collaboration when necessary. The role may involve supporting projects and transformations at the corporate level. The employer notes that the responsibilities and qualifications described are indicative and may be adjusted over time to suit business needs.

Disclaimer

The duties, responsibilities, and qualifications described here are intended as a general guide to the level and nature of the work. They are not an exhaustive list, and the organization may revise responsibilities or assign comparable duties as required.