Sr. Lead HR

Job Title: Sr. Lead HR

Level: M-7

Department: Barbil Common

Asset: Mining

Location: Barbil, Odisha

Company: ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India Limited

Job Purpose:

The Sr. Lead HR is responsible for fostering effective communication among employees, management, and external stakeholders to maintain harmonious industrial relations. The role also includes leading and driving strategic and operational HR initiatives at the Barbil Mining site.

Key Responsibilities: Human Resources:
Design and implement HR strategies aligned with business goals
Manage end-to-end recruitment and talent acquisition
Lead performance management processes
Identify training needs and execute capability development initiatives
Oversee HR administration including payroll, HRIS, leave, and record maintenance
Lead change management efforts and employee engagement programs
Drive talent management and employee lifecycle processes
Manage BPO/Associate workforce effectively
Contract Labour Management: Resolve internal and external issues related to contractors and contract labour
Ensure proper documentation, renewals, and statutory compliance
Maintain records as per legal requirements
Statutory Compliance: Ensure adherence to labour laws including EPF, ESIC, Bonus, Minimum Wages, etc.
Handle grievances and disciplinary matters in compliance with company policies
Administration Support: Support admin functions for improved employee experience
Coordinate event management and administrative approvals
Oversee HR/Admin approval processes
Key Decisions: By Jobholder:

Acts as liaison among employees, management, and stakeholders
Recommendations to Superior:

Suggest adoption of modern HR techniques
Provide recommendations during IR situations requiring immediate action
Internal Interactions: HR teams, Plant Head
Cross-functional teams: Safety, Procurement, Finance, Technical, CSR, Legal
External Interactions: Government/statutory bodies
HR consultants, recruitment partners, union leaders, police, local influencers
Peers and personnel from competitor organizations
Required Qualifications & Experience:
Education: MBA / PMIR / PGDM in Human Resource or Industrial Relations
Experience: 15–20 years minimum in Mining and/or Manufacturing industries
Functional Expertise:
Subject matter expert in HR & IR
Strong knowledge of statutory compliance
Experience in both Mines and Plant HR operations
High standards of HSE compliance
Behavioral Competencies:
Strategic thinker with leadership capability
Strong communication and feedback handling
Innovative and solution-oriented
Team-oriented with high adaptability
Work Type: Full-Time | On-Site at Barbil