Sr Rep Field HR-India

About Kennametal

With over 80 years as an industrial technology leader, Kennametal Inc. delivers productivity to customers through materials science, tooling and wear-resistant solutions. Customers across aerospace and defense, earthworks, energy, general engineering and transportation turn to Kennametal to help them manufacture with precision and efficiency. Every day approximately 8,700 employees are helping customers in nearly 100 countries stay competitive. Kennametal generated $2.1 billion in revenues in fiscal 2023. Learn more at www.kennametal.com. Follow @Kennametal: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.

Job Summary
Works closely with management and employees to create highly effective work relationships, maintain a positive work environment, drive retention, and positively influence a culture of performance, accountability, respect, ethics, and integrity. Endorse and support Safety as a core value of the organization.

Key Job Responsibilities
• Business Partner: Partnering with Business Leaders on people, organization and business strategy and align HR process (including employee engagement and organizational capability) to drive Business Goals & Objectives.
• Talent Acquisition, Development & Retention: Discuss & Develop strategies / ideas to attract key talent (with specific skill set wherever required) and support in their development & retention to provide a competitive edge to Organization. Work closely with Recruiting partners to ensure the attraction and retention of a diverse, qualified workforce.
• Talent Management: Developing depth and breadth of Management Capability to build Leadership Talent for the future (Succession Planning). Provide guidance and input on Business Unit restructures & Workforce planning.
• Change Management: Drive & Support change management by initiating and leading the change and by serving as a facilitator for changes that is initiated in the Organization. Support Change Deliver change programs, as mandated from parent Organization to deliver continuous organizational and productivity improvements.
• Learning & Development: Partner with Business Leaders to implement initiatives which address the skill gaps, employee perceptions, teamwork and leadership requirements to enhance Organization capability and build a Learning Organization. Identify Development needs in Business units and look for Executive Coaching / Mentoring needs.
• Employee Relations: Drive Engagement Initiatives with Union and Office Bearers, Lead Productivity Discussions with Actionable plans to Support the Manufacturing / Commercial Organization, Ensure A Healthy IR / ER culture for business continuity. Support action plans of VoE survey, Coach / Mentor shop managers on (shopfloor) related people matters.
• Compliances: Ensure 100% Compliance to all statutory requirement of applicable laws through Monthly & Quarterly review with key stakeholders / vendors / agencies.
• Regular participation / interaction / update in Country HR team meetings
• Close co-ordination / support to other HRBP’s & C.o.E. ’s (HRSSC, TDOE etc.) to deliver an efficient HR services.
• Provides HR policy guidance and interpretation. Support Rewards & Recognition programs.

Education, Work Experience, Skills, Certificates
Necessary to perform the job at the minimum acceptable level and preferred
• A Graduate with Human Resource / Business background. Additional qualifications (Post Graduation in HR) would be preferred;
• Should have 10+ years of work experience in HR environment in a manufacturing industry (preferably MNCs) with 2-4 years of leading HR Functions / Business HR;
• S/he should have experience in working and managing with Unions. Familiarity with India Employment Acts, Labor Laws and Compiance requirements will be an added advantage
• Working knowledge of multiple Human Resource disciplines, including compensation practices, Talent Acquisition, Organizational Diagnosis, Employee relations, Diversity & Inclusion, Performance Management, Talent Management, Succession Planning process.
• Business Acumen, In-depth knowledge & experience on HR processes & policies
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; Good analytical skills with conceptual mindset.
• Worked in Companies with Focus on Safety, Ethics & Integrity
• Fair knowledge experience with HRIS and leveraging the same
• Understanding of compensation programs, market pricing, incentive plans and equity programs.
• Strong leadership, project management, analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Working Knowledge of Labor, Shops & Establishment and related employment Laws.

Years of Relevant Work Experience Required: 10-15 Years

Preferred Areas of Education, Certifications, and Skills:
• Post-Graduation in Human Resource is preferred
• Certification in HR Process, Facilitation, Employee Relations & Talent Management would be an added advantage

Equal Opportunity Employer