Senior HR Service Delivery Representative

Kennametal

. Act as a strategic HR partner to plant leadership, aligning HR with annual business plans and budgeting manpower .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeTumkur • IndiaSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Demonstrates expertise in strategic HR partnership, talent management, and organizational change management within the manufacturing sector. Proven ability to align HR initiatives with business objectives while ensuring compliance with labor laws and fostering a collaborative culture.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Strategic HR PartnershipTalent ManagementOrganizational Change ManagementLabor Law ComplianceWorkforce Planning

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills

Talent AcquisitionSuccession PlanningEmployee RelationsPerformance ManagementCompensation PracticesOrganizational DiagnosisDiversity & InclusionHR Systems SetupWorkforce PlanningGreenfield Project Management

Soft Skills

CoachingCommunicationAnalytical SkillsCollaborationConflict Resolution

Certifications & Qualifications

Post Graduation in HRMSWIR

Industry Keywords

Manufacturing IndustryMNCsLabor CodesShops & Establishment ActIndustrial RelationsEmployee EngagementCulture-BuildingStatutory ComplianceRisk MitigationSkill Gap Analysis

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as a strategic HR partner to plant leadership, aligning HR with annual business plans and budgeting manpower
Coach leaders on employee relations and people strategies while delivering results within risk frameworks
Develop talent attraction, development, and retention strategies, including employer branding, employee references, and targeted recruitment
Support new-hire development and retention and collaborate with recruiting partners to attract a diverse, qualified workforce
Develop management capability and leadership talent through succession planning
Provide guidance on business-unit restructuring and workforce planning
Initiate, lead, and facilitate organizational change-management programs
Establish and foster Kennametal’s Safety, Accountability, Respect, and Integrity values and collaborative culture
Build organizational capability with business leaders, industry partners, and institutes
Drive initiatives addressing skill gaps and leadership needs, including coaching, mentoring, and targeted learning
Establish positive industrial relations and lead engagement initiatives with shop-floor employees and managers
Implement communication channels to build trust and resolve disputes
Support productivity discussions with actionable improvement plans
Coach frontline leaders on people-related matters
Ensure compliance with statutory and labor-law requirements through reviews and proactive governance and risk mitigation

Requirements

What you’ll need

Graduate with a Human Resource / Business background
Post Graduation in HR, MSW, or IR preferred
14+ years of work experience in an HR environment in a manufacturing industry, preferably MNCs
2–4 years of leading or independently managing HR functions
Working knowledge of Labor Codes, Shops & Establishment Act, and related employment laws
Experience working with and managing unions
Demonstrated experience setting up HR systems, processes, and organizational structures for Greenfield projects
Experience with workforce planning, recruitment of critical talent, culture-building from inception, and establishing statutory compliances
Experience hiring and developing capability frameworks/matrices and creating scalable HR practices aligned with a new plant’s operational plan
Proven success partnering with project, plant, and functional leaders for project execution and readiness of people, processes, and culture
Working knowledge of compensation practices, Talent Acquisition, Organizational Diagnosis, Employee Relations, Diversity & Inclusion, Performance Management, Talent Management, and Succession Planning
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Good analytical skills with a conceptual mindset

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal Opportunity employer
Inclusive and welcoming environment for all people