Heavy Machinery, Access Equipment, Industrial Manufacturing, and Engineering Industry
JLG Industries, an Oshkosh Company and global leader in mobile elevating work platforms and access equipment, is seeking an experienced, proactive, and hands-on HR Manager – India. Based on-site in Pune and reporting directly to the HR Director – International Region, this standalone role serves as the primary local human resources leader and strategic point of contact for the company's expanding workforce in India.
Role Overview and Strategic Scope: The HR Manager will deliver full-spectrum HR generalist leadership, establish scalable human resources infrastructure, implement standardized local policies, and drive direct talent acquisition initiatives. Operating as a standalone HR practitioner, you will manage employee relations, oversee statutory labor compliance, coordinate payroll and benefits, and partner closely with international leadership to support business expansion in India.
Key Roles and Responsibilities:
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Serve as the primary local HR contact for employees and people managers in India, providing day-to-day counsel across the complete employee lifecycle.
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Formulate, implement, and maintain localized HR policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and employment documentation aligned with Indian regulations and global Oshkosh standards.
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Lead hands-on talent acquisition and direct sourcing for technical, engineering, and professional roles, managing requisition intake, candidate screening, interviews, offer rollouts, and structured onboarding to reduce dependency on external agencies.
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Provide expert guidance on employee relations, disciplinary procedures, performance improvement plans, grievance redressal, and offboarding.
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Coach and enable people managers on leadership development, performance management, employee retention, and talent planning.
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Coordinate with internal shared services and external vendors to ensure seamless payroll administration, benefits delivery, and adherence to statutory filings and labor laws.
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Maintain accurate employee master records and HRIS data while identifying operational opportunities to scale HR systems as headcount grows.
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Collaborate closely with regional and global HR teams on international people initiatives and organizational development programs.
Candidate Profile and Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline (Master's / MBA in HR preferred).
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Proven progressive experience in HR Generalist, HRBP, or HR Manager roles, with demonstrated success operating in a standalone capacity or as the primary country HR contact.
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In-depth working knowledge of Indian labor laws, statutory compliances, and employment standards.
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Strong hands-on recruitment capabilities, particularly direct sourcing for technical, engineering, or manufacturing talent.
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Experience setting up or refining HR policies and operational frameworks within a growing multinational/international entity.
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Excellent verbal and written English communication skills, strong business judgment, and high interpersonal acumen.
Application Details: Candidates can review the full job specifications and apply directly via the official Oshkosh Corporation careers portal: https://careers.oshkoshcorp.com/us/en/job/OCNOCKUSR49441EXTERNALENUS/HR-Manager?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=phenom-feeds
