Senior Manager , Human Resources

Overview

Lead the HR function for the IPS Couplings business across three Hyderabad sites, partnering with business and functional leaders on people strategy, talent, engagement, organizational change, HR operations, and industrial and employee relations.

What you'll do

• Translate business priorities into workforce plans and advise leaders on organizational effectiveness, talent, and change.
• Build a strong, diverse leadership pipeline through hiring, performance management, succession, development and retention.
• Strengthen an inclusive, values-led culture and translate engagement insights into measurable actions.
• Ensure consistent HR service delivery across three sites, covering payroll, employee lifecycle, people cost, analytics, controls and statutory compliance.
• Standardize and continuously improve HR processes through clear SOPs, Daily Management, Visual Management, and strong governance.
• Shape and execute the industrial relations strategy, including union engagement, collective bargaining, wage settlements, and government relations.
• Maintain a positive employee-relations climate through effective grievance resolution, proactive communication, and associate engagement.
• Build a high-performing HR team with clear accountabilities, strong capabilities, and a sustainable leadership pipeline.

What you'll need

• Master's degree or postgraduate qualification in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Personnel Management, or a related discipline from a recognized institution.
• 15+ years of progressive HR experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment, with broad exposure to business partnering, talent management, HR operations, and organizational change.
• Demonstrated experience independently managing unions, employee relations, industrial relations, and long-term wage settlements.
• Strong knowledge of Indian labor and employment requirements, statutory compliance, grievance handling, and workforce practices in a manufacturing setting.
• Proven ability to advise and influence senior leaders, coach managers, lead change, and deliver results across multiple sites and stakeholder groups.

Nice to have

• Experience managing unions across multiple unions is an advantage.
• Proven experience leading HR for a multi-site manufacturing organization or complex business unit.
• Demonstrated application of continuous-improvement practices, including Standard Work, Daily Management, and Visual Management.
• MBA or postgraduate degree in Human Resources, preferably combined with a B.Tech or B.A. LL.B.
• Certification or specialized qualification in Labour Law or Industrial Relations.

Details

• Hybrid work model: four days onsite and one day hybrid, with regular presence required at the designated Regal Rexnord location and all three Hyderabad sites.
• Location: Hyderabad, Telangana, India.