HR Head | Scrabble & Jigsaw

full-time

Posted on 05-11-2026

Job Description

Job Description – HR Head

Location: Nashik, Maharashtra
Industry: Manufacturing
Role Type: Full-time | On-site
Experience: 15–20+ Years

Position Overview

We are looking for an experienced and dynamic HR Head to lead the Human Resources function at a manufacturing facility in Nashik. The role will be responsible for driving plant-level HR operations, statutory and labour compliance, contractual workforce management, industrial relations, and HR policy implementation.

The ideal candidate should possess strong expertise in manufacturing HR, Maharashtra-specific labour regulations, and statutory compliance, along with the ability to independently establish robust HR systems and processes. The individual should be hands-on, business-oriented, and capable of managing the complexities of a plant environment while aligning HR practices with organisational objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Plant HR Operations & Leadership

Lead and manage the overall HR function at the manufacturing facility.
Drive plant-level HR operations, workforce planning, employee management, and HR policy implementation.
Ensure effective implementation of corporate HR policies within the plant environment.
Develop, streamline, and strengthen HR processes, systems, and documentation.
Provide strategic HR support to plant leadership while maintaining a hands-on approach.

Labour & Statutory Compliance

Ensure adherence to applicable labour laws, statutory regulations, and factory compliance requirements.
Maintain strong knowledge of Maharashtra-specific labour laws and regulatory frameworks.
Ensure compliance with the Factories Act and other applicable labour legislation.
Monitor evolving labour codes and assess their impact on business operations.
Establish robust compliance processes, documentation, audit mechanisms, and HR policies.
Manage statutory records, labour-related documentation, and regulatory requirements.
Ensure timely completion of statutory filings and compliance activities.

Contractual Workforce Management

Manage a large contractual workforce within the manufacturing setup.
Ensure effective implementation of contract labour policies and statutory compliances.
Oversee contractor documentation, workforce records, and labour-related regulatory requirements.
Address workforce challenges and ensure smooth plant operations.

Industrial Relations & Employee Management

Manage industrial relations and employee-related matters at the plant.
Handle union-related matters and maintain constructive employee relations.
Address grievances, disciplinary matters, and workforce-related challenges.
Ensure a stable and productive work environment through effective employee engagement and communication.

Team Management & Stakeholder Collaboration

Lead, mentor, and guide the HR team at the manufacturing facility.
Build and strengthen HR systems and processes with the support of junior HR team members.
Partner with plant leadership and corporate HR on business and people-related initiatives.
Drive practical and effective HR solutions aligned with operational requirements.

Desired Candidate Profile

15–20+ years of experience in HR, preferably in manufacturing, industrial, or plant-based environments.
Strong experience in plant HR operations and HR leadership.
Excellent knowledge of labour laws, statutory compliances, and Maharashtra-specific regulatory requirements.
Strong understanding of the Factories Act, labour codes, and contract labour management.
Experience in managing a large contractual workforce.
Exposure to industrial relations and union management.
Proven ability to independently drive HR processes, compliance systems, and policies.
Experience in managing and developing HR teams.
Strong stakeholder management, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to balance strategic HR leadership with hands-on plant-level execution.

Location Requirement

Nashik-based candidates will be preferred.
Candidates from Maharashtra with relevant manufacturing HR experience may be considered.
Candidates must be willing to relocate to Nashik.
The position is strictly on-site.