Head of Human Resources (GM HR) – FMCG Food Manufacturing

The General Manager Human Resources (GM HR) is responsible for leading and overseeing all human resources functions to support the company's strategic objectives, operational excellence, and sustainable growth. This role serves as a strategic business partner to the Executive Leadership Team, ensuring effective talent management, organizational development, industrial relations, and workforce productivity within a fast-paced FMCG food manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with the company's business goals and growth plans.

• Act as a strategic advisor to senior leadership on all people-related matters.

• Drive organizational transformation, workforce planning, and succession management initiatives.

• Foster a high-performance culture focused on accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.

• Lead manpower planning and recruitment strategies to ensure timely fulfillment of operational and corporate staffing requirements.

• Develop talent pipelines for critical and leadership positions.

• Strengthen employer branding initiatives to attract top talent within the FMCG manufacturing industry.

• Design and implement performance management systems and succession planning frameworks.

• Identify organizational capability gaps and develop appropriate learning and development solutions.

• Drive employee engagement, retention, and leadership development programs.

• Build and maintain positive relationships with employees, labor unions, and external stakeholders.

• Lead collective bargaining negotiations and manage industrial relations matters effectively.

• Ensure proper handling of disciplinary actions, grievances, and dispute resolutions.

• Minimize industrial disputes and maintain harmonious labor relations.

• Develop competitive compensation and benefits strategies aligned with market practices.

• Oversee payroll, employee benefits administration, HR policies, and compliance processes.

• Ensure HR operational excellence through effective HR systems, processes, and controls.

• Ensure full compliance with labor laws, employment regulations, food manufacturing industry standards, and company policies.

• Lead HR audits and maintain HR risk management practices.

• Ensure implementation of workplace health, safety, and employee welfare initiatives.

• Champion company values and organizational culture across all business units.

• Lead change management initiatives associated with business transformation and growth.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business Administration, Law, or related field.

• Minimum 10 years of HR experience with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.

• Proven experience in FMCG or Food Manufacturing industry.

• Strong experience in managing HR policies and procedures across multiple manufacturing plants/sites.

• Extensive experience in Industrial Relations, including union engagement, disciplinary cases, grievance handling, and labor law compliance.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Demonstrated expertise in talent acquisition and talent development.

• Strong business acumen with the ability to align HR strategies with organizational objectives.

• Experienced in organizational development, succession planning, and performance management.