Manager - HR

Responsibilities

• A key aspect of the role includes driving structured communication across shopfloor and staff, ensuring clarity, transparency, and engagement. The role will act as a bridge between management and employees, strengthening industrial connect and fostering a positive work culture.
• The incumbent will lead HR digitalization initiatives to improve efficiency, data-driven decision making, and employee experience. This includes adoption and governance of HR systems and tools supporting workforce management.
• Capability building for shopfloor employees is a critical focus area, with ownership of programs and other structured learning interventions aimed at enhancing skills, productivity, and career progression.
• In addition, the role will drive talent management practices including performance management, succession planning, and development interventions to build a strong internal talent pipeline.
• The position will also support corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives and strengthen the organization's connect with the external ecosystem including local communities and industry bodies.
• Your Profile:
• Postgraduate in Human Resources / Industrial Relations with 12 years significant experience in manufacturing setup, preferably with exposure to unionized environments and plant HR operations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in relevant software, tools used in data analytics and MIS in MS office.
• Should be able to speak, write and understand local language.
• Required competencies:
• Strong knowledge on factory, labour laws, EHS standards
• Knowledge of industry standards and regulations
• Strong industrial relations and negotiation skills
• Sound knowledge of labour laws and statutory compliance
• High emotional intelligence
• Ability to manage conflicts and ambiguity
• Data-driven decision making, and strong communication
• Good stakeholder management skills
• Key Stakeholders
• Plant Leadership Team
• Union Representatives
• Government Authorities
• Legal Advisors
• Business HR
• Employees across levels
• External Agencies
• Our Culture : At Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions, we believe that our diversities form a strong foundation for achieving great results. We are equally proud of our manufacturing roots and our future vision to set the industry standard.

Benefits

Additional Information

About Sandvik Group: At Sandvik, we offer you a world of opportunities. Our diverse businesses and global network enable you to explore your potential and thrive. We are committed to finding the best opportunity for you today, while also encourage you to think beyond the present and take the next step in your career journey with us! Sandvik Mining & Rock Solutions (SMR) is a leading supplier in equipment and tools, services and technical solutions for the mining and construction industries. To our Rock Tools division and to our Human Resources department at Patancheru plant (Hyderabad), we are now looking for a Manager - HR to join us Your Scope: The role is responsible for driving end-to-end Human Resources and Industrial Relations agenda at the Plant, ensuring harmonious employee relations, statutory compliance, and capability development in alignment with business objectives. The incumbent will play a key role in strengthening industrial harmony, enhancing workforce productivity, and support organizational transformation through digitalization and talent initiatives.

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