1. Role Objective

The Head – Human Capital & Organization Development will be responsible for building and leading a strong, scalable, and performance-driven HR function for FORNNAX’s new 23-acre advanced manufacturing facility.

This role is critical in shaping the organization’s culture, strengthening leadership capability, ensuring operational discipline, and building a future-ready workforce aligned with FORNNAX’s aggressive growth plans and global ambitions.

The position will drive end-to-end HR strategy covering talent acquisition, organization design, performance management, industrial relations, and HR transformation to support high-capacity manufacturing operations.

2. Key Responsibilities

A. HR Strategy, Organization Development & Governance (Core Mandate)

• Define and implement HR strategy aligned with business growth and expansion plans

• Drive organization structure, manpower planning, and succession planning across departments

• Establish HR policies, SOPs, and governance frameworks

• Build a disciplined, system-driven HR environment across plant and corporate functions

B. Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

• Lead leadership hiring and recruitment for critical positions across functions

• Develop a strong talent pipeline, including campus and lateral hiring strategies

• Ensure timely manpower availability aligned with plant expansion and production needs

• Strengthen employer branding to attract high-quality talent

C. Performance Management & Capability Development

• Implement KPI/KRA-driven performance management systems across all levels

• Drive appraisal cycles, performance reviews, and bell curve implementation

• Build leadership development programs and succession pipelines

• Identify training needs and implement structured capability development initiatives

D. Industrial Relations, Compliance & Legal

• Ensure full compliance with labour laws (Factories Act, PF, ESIC, Bonus, Gratuity, etc.)

• Handle statutory audits, inspections, and liaison with government authorities

• Manage industrial relations, legal cases, and disciplinary processes

• Maintain a stable, disciplined, and harmonious work environment

E. Shop Floor HR & Plant Operations Support

• Drive discipline, safety, 5S culture, and productivity on the shop floor

• Manage contract labour, attendance systems, and workforce deployment

• Ensure smooth plant operations through effective manpower utilization

• Work closely with production teams to improve efficiency and reduce manpower-related issues

F. Compensation, Payroll & Cost Optimization

• Oversee payroll, attendance systems, and statutory benefits administration

• Monitor manpower cost, budgeting, and cost optimization initiatives

• Control contractor costs and improve workforce productivity

• Ensure accuracy, compliance, and transparency in payroll processes

G. Employee Engagement, Welfare & Culture Building

• Drive employee engagement, retention strategies, and grievance handling systems

• Ensure statutory welfare facilities and employee benefit programs

• Build a high-performance, accountable, and positive work culture

• Strengthen communication and alignment across all levels of the organization

H. HR Digitalization & Analytics

• Implement HRMS and automate HR processes

• Drive HR MIS, dashboards, and data-driven decision-making

• Track key metrics such as attrition, productivity, absenteeism, and manpower cost

• Use analytics to support strategic HR decisions

I. Strategic Contribution (Critical for Growth Phase)

• Support organizational scaling in line with future growth targets

• Build a leadership pipeline for the next 3–5 years

• Align HR systems with FORNNAX’s global expansion strategy

• Contribute to making the new facility one of the most efficient and professionally managed manufacturing setups

3. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Hiring Closure Time (Critical Positions)

• Attrition Rate (%)

• Employee Productivity Metrics

• Manpower Cost vs. Budget

• Compliance Score (Zero Non-Compliance)

• Training Hours per Employee

• Employee Engagement Score

• Absenteeism Rate

• Performance Management System Effectiveness

• Contract Labour Cost Optimization

4. Candidate Profile

Experience

• Strong experience in plant HR, industrial relations, and organization development

• Proven experience in handling large workforces and shop floor HR

• Experience in plant setup, expansion, or high-growth environments preferred

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and organizational development capability

• Deep understanding of labour laws and industrial relations

• Strong performance management and talent development expertise

• Strategic thinking with strong execution capability

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

• Data-driven decision-making and HR analytics capability 

5. Behavioral Expectations

• High ownership and accountability mindset

• Strong discipline and process-driven approach

• Ability to handle complex workforce and industrial relations situations

• Proactive and solution-oriented mindset

• Strong leadership presence and decision-making ability

6. Other Information

• Location Benefits: Transportation and canteen facilities available

• Willingness to work closely with plant operations and workforce

7. Why Join FORNNAX?

• Opportunity to build and lead HR for a new 23-acre advanced manufacturing facility, positioned among the largest and most advanced setups in the industry

• Key leadership role in a fast-growing global OEM

• Direct impact on organizational culture, workforce productivity, and long-term growth

• Exposure to large-scale manufacturing operations and strategic leadership