Job Description

Plant HR Head - Sagwara

About NZ Seasonal Wear:

NZ Seasonal Wear is a leading player in the apparel manufacturing and export sector, known for its design innovation, quality manufacturing, and deep-rooted values. As we scale and modernize, we are looking for strong HR leadership at the plant level to align people strategy with business needs.

Role Purpose:

To lead the HR and Administration function at the Sagwara unit, acting as a strategic partner to the business by driving manpower planning, HR transformation, statutory compliance, and people capability building. The role demands high ownership, execution excellence, and a strong command of plant HR operations, workforce engagement, and cost efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Planning & Budgeting

Lead the

Annual Manpower Planning

for the plant in collaboration with HOFs, Plant Heads, Corporate HR, and the Global HR Head. Prepare and own the

Annual HR Budget

(covering TA, L&D, Engagement, Rewards, Admin Opex/Capex). Develop and implement plant-level HR & Admin strategies aligned to business objectives. Drive cross-functional HR projects and organizational capability initiatives based on business needs.

Core HR Functions

Oversee end-to-end

Associate Lifecycle Processes

: Talent Acquisition, Onboarding, Learning & Development, Performance Management, Transfers, Promotions, Welfare, Separations. Review and ensure delivery of all

Admin Operations

(canteen, transport, accommodation, hygiene, security) as per SOPs and budgets. Monitor, control, and optimize all

HR & Admin costs

in line with the approved budget. Ensure 100%

Statutory & Legal Compliance

under Labor Laws, Factories Act, CLRA, etc. Coordinate effectively with internal and external stakeholders for

customer audits

, social audits, and regulatory inspections.

Talent Acquisition & Capability Building

Drive proactive

Talent Acquisition

for blue-collar, staff, and leadership roles in coordination with the central TA team and local channels. Build talent pipelines through local partnerships, ITIs, skill centers, and employee referrals. Own

Learning & Development

initiatives, identify skill gaps, and implement structured capability-building interventions for staff and shopfloor. Facilitate implementation of

Leadership Development

, career pathing, and succession plans in collaboration with Corporate HR.

Employee Relations & Engagement

Maintain harmonious

Industrial Relations

and build positive engagement with workers and unions. Handle

disciplinary matters

, grievance redressals, and wage negotiations with fairness and compliance. Strengthen the culture of

employee engagement

, recognition, welfare, and well-being. Foster strong relations with local

government bodies, external stakeholders, and community leaders

.

Governance, Reporting & Compliance

Ensure adherence to

SOPs, SLAs, and KPIs

for all HR and Admin functions. Monitor and review

HR & Admin dashboards

, trackers, and audit findings. Lead the execution and sustainment of

CSR initiatives

as per corporate guidelines. Partner with Corporate HR for seamless

implementation of HR tech, digitization, and central policies

.

Team Leadership & Development

Lead and mentor the HR & Admin team at the plant. Conduct regular

team reviews

, performance check-ins, and feedback sessions. Drive a

performance-based culture

with a strong focus on accountability, development, and recognition.

Qualifications & Experience:

Postgraduate in HR/MBA/MSW/PGDHRM. 10-15 years of experience in plant HR, preferably in apparel/textile/FMCG manufacturing setups. Hands-on experience in managing the full HR lifecycle, contract labor, IR, compliance, and talent acquisition. Sound understanding of HR budgeting, cost control, and statutory frameworks.

Key Competencies:

Strategic thinking with hands-on execution. Strong interpersonal, communication & negotiation skills. Result orientation with high ownership. Change management and stakeholder alignment. Data-driven decision-making and analytical mindset.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ?2,000,000.00 - ?2,500,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Health insurance Leave encashment Life insurance Provident Fund
Work Location: In person