Job Detail

• MBA / PGDM in Human Resources / Personnel Management / Labour Relations.

• Degree in any discipline from a recognized university.

• Additional qualification in Labour Laws / Industrial Relations will be an advantage.

• 10–15 years of overall HR experience, with significant experience in a manufacturing/plant environment.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a managerial HR role handling a large workforce.

• Experience managing 500+ employees will be preferred.

Job Purpose

To lead and manage the complete HR function of the manufacturing unit, ensuring effective manpower planning, employee engagement, industrial relations, statutory compliance, discipline, HR operations and workforce productivity. The role will act as the key HR partner to the Plant Head and functional heads for all people-related matters.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Factory HR Operations

• Manage end-to-end HR operations for approximately 700 employees, including on-roll and off-roll workforce.

• Ensure effective implementation of company HR policies, procedures and processes at the factory.

• Manage employee records, attendance, leave, shift schedules, overtime and other HR-related activities.

• Coordinate with Payroll/Finance teams to ensure accurate and timely salary processing.

• Monitor HR metrics and prepare regular HR reports for management.

2. Manpower Planning & Recruitment

• Prepare manpower plans based on production requirements, business plans and seasonal workforce needs.

• Manage recruitment and deployment of operators, technicians, supervisors, executives and other factory positions.

• Coordinate with recruitment agencies and internal teams for timely closure of vacancies.

• Plan manpower ramp-up and reduction based on production requirements.

• Ensure proper onboarding, induction and deployment of new employees.

3. Industrial Relations & Employee Relations

• Manage day-to-day employee relations and maintain a positive work environment.

• Handle employee grievances, disciplinary matters, absenteeism and behavioural issues.

• Conduct disciplinary proceedings and ensure proper documentation in accordance with company policy and applicable law.

• Maintain healthy relations with employees, worker representatives and other stakeholders.

• Identify potential employee-relations issues and take preventive action.

4. Contract Labour Management

• Manage the complete HR administration of contract/outsourced manpower.

• Coordinate with contractors regarding manpower deployment, attendance, wages and statutory compliance.

• Ensure proper documentation and compliance related to contract labour.

• Monitor contractor performance and manpower productivity.

5. Statutory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with applicable labour laws, employment regulations and statutory requirements.

• Coordinate with statutory consultants and government authorities whenever required.

• Ensure timely maintenance and submission of statutory registers, records, returns and documentation.

• Monitor compliance relating to PF, ESI, Bonus, Gratuity, Minimum Wages, Working Hours, Leave, Contract Labour and other applicable requirements.

• Ensure compliance during labour inspections, audits and statutory assessments.

6. Attendance, Payroll & Workforce Discipline

• Monitor attendance, shift patterns, absenteeism, overtime and manpower utilization.

• Implement effective systems to control absenteeism and improve workforce discipline.

• Ensure accurate attendance inputs for payroll processing.

• Analyse overtime and manpower costs and recommend corrective measures.

• Establish effective shift-wise HR monitoring mechanisms.

7. Performance & Productivity

• Coordinate with Production and functional heads for employee performance management.

• Develop and monitor productivity-related HR initiatives.

• Identify skill and performance gaps and coordinate appropriate training.

• Support supervisors and managers in effective people management.

• Monitor manpower productivity and HR cost indicators.

8. Training & Employee Development

• Identify training requirements for operators, supervisors and other factory employees.

• Coordinate induction, safety, behavioural, technical and supervisory training programs.

• Develop employee development initiatives in coordination with the L&D team.

• Support development of supervisors and frontline managers.

9. Employee Engagement & Welfare

• Drive employee engagement and welfare initiatives at the factory.

• Organize employee communication programs, welfare activities and engagement events.

• Ensure proper implementation of employee welfare facilities.

• Promote a positive, safe and inclusive workplace culture.

• Conduct employee feedback/satisfaction initiatives and take corrective actions.

10. HR Analytics & Management Reporting

• Prepare and monitor key HR metrics including:

o Headcount & manpower cost

o Attrition

o Absenteeism

o Overtime

o Recruitment status

o Productivity

o Contract labour

o Employee grievances

o Training hours

o Compliance status

• Provide regular HR dashboards and MIS reports to Plant and Corporate Management.

• Use HR data to identify trends and recommend business-oriented solutions.

11. Audit, Policy & Process Improvement

• Ensure factory HR processes are audit-ready at all times.

• Coordinate HR-related internal, statutory and external audits.

• Identify gaps in HR processes and implement corrective and preventive actions.

• Standardize HR processes and improve operational efficiency.

• Support implementation of HRMS and other digital HR systems.

Required Qualifications

• MBA / PGDM in Human Resources / Personnel Management / Labour Relations.

• Degree in any discipline from a recognized university.

• Additional qualification in Labour Laws / Industrial Relations will be an advantage.

Experience

• 10–15 years of overall HR experience, with significant experience in a manufacturing/plant environment.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a managerial HR role handling a large workforce.

• Experience managing 500+ employees will be preferred.

• Strong experience in Industrial Relations, Labour Compliance, Contract Labour and Factory HR Operations is essential.

• Experience in Home Appliances, Consumer Durables, Electrical/Electronics, Engineering or similar manufacturing industries will be preferred.

Key Competencies

• Strong Industrial Relations & Employee Relations skills

• Labour Law & Statutory Compliance knowledge

• Factory HR Operations

• Manpower Planning & Cost Management

• Contract Labour Management

• Recruitment & Workforce Planning

• Payroll & Attendance Management

• Employee Grievance & Disciplinary Management

• HR Analytics & MIS

• Strong communication and negotiation skills

• Leadership and people-management skills

• Problem-solving and decision-making ability

• Ability to work effectively with Plant Head, Production, Quality, Finance and other functional teams

Preferred Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate should be a hands-on Factory HR professional capable of independently managing the HR function of a large manufacturing unit with approximately 700 employees. The candidate should have strong exposure to Industrial Relations, labour compliance, workforce management and employee discipline, along with the ability to work closely with the Plant Head and Production leadership.