Vice President – Human Resources (VP – HR)Manufacturing | Recycling | Circular Economy | ESGLocation
Gummidipoondi, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Reporting To
Chairman & Managing Director / Board of Directors
Grade
Vice President
About JC Global
JC Global is one of India's rapidly growing circular economy companies engaged in manufacturing high-quality recycled polymers and Polymer Pyrolysis Oil (PPO). The organization is committed to sustainability, operational excellence, environmental stewardship, and advanced recycling technologies.
As part of our long-term expansion, we are looking for a visionary HR leader who can build a world-class manufacturing culture while driving organizational capability, governance, employee engagement, leadership development, and talent transformation.
Position Summary
The Vice President – Human Resources will lead the complete Human Resources function across multiple manufacturing locations and corporate offices. The role is responsible for building a high-performance culture, strengthening organizational capability, ensuring statutory compliance, developing future leaders, and aligning people strategies with the company's aggressive growth plans.
The incumbent will serve as a strategic advisor to the Board and leadership team while providing hands-on leadership across talent acquisition, industrial relations, employee engagement, organizational development, HR digital transformation, ESG, and succession planning.
Key Responsibilities1. HR Strategy & Leadership
- Develop and implement the organization's long-term HR strategy.
- Align people strategy with business growth and expansion.
- Build an employer of choice within the recycling and manufacturing industry.
- Partner with the Board on workforce planning and organizational effectiveness.
- Lead HR transformation initiatives.
2. Leadership Hiring
Lead recruitment of senior management including:
- Plant Heads
- COO
- CFO
- CTO
- ESG Head
- Plant HR
- Engineering Heads
- Procurement Heads
- Sales Leadership
- Finance Leadership
- Quality Leadership
Develop strong executive talent pipelines.
3. Talent Acquisition
Develop structured recruitment systems for:
- Engineers
- Supervisors
- Operators
- Technicians
- Helpers
- Corporate employees
- Campus hiring
Build partnerships with:
- CIPET
- ITIs
- Polytechnics
- Engineering Colleges
- Skill Development Institutes
- Apprenticeship Programs
- NAPS
- NSDC
4. Organization Development
- Design organizational structures.
- Develop competency frameworks.
- Implement succession planning.
- Leadership development.
- Career progression.
- Workforce planning.
- High-potential employee development.
5. Performance Management
Develop organization-wide:
- KPI Framework
- KRA Framework
- Balanced Scorecards
- Goal Cascading
- Quarterly Reviews
- Annual Appraisals
- Variable Pay Systems
Drive performance accountability.
6. Learning & Development
Develop a strong learning culture through:
- Internal Certification Programs
- Technical Academies
- Leadership Development
- Functional Competency Development
- Manufacturing Excellence Programs
- Kaizen
- Lean Manufacturing
- Six Sigma awareness
- Digital Learning Platforms
7. Employee Engagement
- Employee Satisfaction Surveys
- Recognition Programs
- Suggestion Schemes
- Town Hall Meetings
- Rewards & Recognition
- Family Engagement Programs
- Women Empowerment Initiatives
- Employee Wellness Programs
Build an engaged workforce.
8. Industrial Relations
- Maintain harmonious industrial relations.
- Handle unions where applicable.
- Prevent disputes through proactive engagement.
- Manage grievance redressal.
- Lead disciplinary processes.
- Conduct domestic enquiries.
- Build positive employee relations.
9. Labour Law Compliance
Ensure compliance with:
- Factories Act
- Labour Codes
- EPF
- ESI
- CLRA
- Shops & Establishments
- Contract Labour Compliance
- Minimum Wages
- Bonus
- Gratuity
- POSH
- Apprentices Act
Coordinate labour inspections and statutory audits.
10. HR Operations
Lead:
- HRMS
- Payroll coordination
- Attendance
- Biometric systems
- Employee lifecycle management
- Digital personnel files
- HR analytics
- SOP implementation
- Document Management System (DMS)
11. ESG & Sustainability
Partner with ESG teams to strengthen:
- Social Impact initiatives
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Human Rights
- Worker Welfare
- Ethical Employment Practices
- Responsible Supply Chain
- ESG reporting
- Sustainability metrics
12. Manufacturing HR
Support manufacturing excellence by driving:
- Productivity improvement
- Skill matrix implementation
- Competency mapping
- Shift manpower planning
- Contractor workforce governance
- Operator certification
- Safety culture
- Gemba Walks
- Daily management systems
13. Culture & Change Management
Create a culture of:
- Ownership
- Accountability
- Discipline
- Innovation
- Continuous Improvement
- Integrity
- Safety
- Customer Focus
- Operational Excellence
14. Corporate Governance
Support the Board through:
- HR Dashboards
- Talent Reviews
- Leadership Bench Strength
- Succession Reports
- Risk Assessments
- Workforce Analytics
- Policy Development
- HR Governance
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Leadership hiring quality and time-to-fill.
- Employee retention and attrition reduction.
- Productivity per employee.
- Training hours per employee.
- Internal promotion ratio.
- Leadership succession readiness.
- Employee engagement scores.
- Labour law compliance with zero major violations.
- Reduction in recruitment cycle time.
- HR digitization and automation.
- Closure of audit observations.
- Implementation of competency frameworks.
- Improvement in manufacturing productivity through HR initiatives.
Desired Candidate Profile
- 15–25 years of progressive HR leadership experience.
- Minimum 10 years in manufacturing.
- Experience in plastics, polymers, chemicals, recycling, automotive, engineering, metals, FMCG, or process industries.
- Proven experience managing multi-unit manufacturing operations.
- Strong industrial relations background.
- Experience building HR functions during periods of rapid growth.
- Exposure to IPO-ready or professionally governed organizations is preferred.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment.
- Willing to travel regularly between corporate office and manufacturing plants.
Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
Educational QualificationsMandatory
- MBA / Master's Degree in Human Resources, Personnel Management, Industrial Relations, or Organizational Development.
Preferred Certifications
- Labour Law Certification
- SHRM / HRCI / NIPM
- Six Sigma Green Belt
- Psychometric Assessment Certification
- Change Management
- HR Analytics
- ESG or Sustainability Certification
Technical Skills
- HRMS
- Zoho People / SAP SuccessFactors / Darwinbox / Oracle HCM / Workday
- Advanced Microsoft Excel
- Power BI
- AI-enabled HR tools
- Recruitment Platforms (Naukri, LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed)
- ATS
- Learning Management Systems
- HR Analytics
Personal Attributes
- Visionary leader with strategic thinking.
- Strong execution capability.
- High emotional intelligence.
- Excellent communication and influencing skills.
- Integrity and confidentiality.
- Collaborative leadership style.
- Decisive and resilient.
- Strong coaching and mentoring capabilities.
- Passion for people development and organizational excellence.
Compensation
- Competitive salary, performance incentives, leadership benefits, travel allowance, and long-term career growth opportunities.
Work Location: In person
