
Job Overview
The Plant Human Resources Manager will be responsible for managing the complete HR function at the manufacturing plant, including workforce planning, employee relations, statutory compliance, performance management, and HR operations, while supporting plant productivity and organizational growth. The role involves coordinating with plant leadership to maintain a positive work culture and ensure smooth workforce management. The position will also focus on implementing HR policies, improving employee engagement, and maintaining compliance with labour laws and company standards. Additionally, the role supports recruitment, training, and development initiatives to strengthen the overall efficiency of the plant workforce.
- Manage the complete Human Resources function at the manufacturing plant and support overall workforce management.
- Develop and implement workforce planning strategies aligned with production targets, plant operations, and business growth plans.
- Manage end-to-end recruitment and talent acquisition for blue-collar and white-collar roles including engineers, technicians, operators, supervisors, sales staff, and administrative employees.
- Coordinate manpower planning with department heads based on production requirements, sales projections, and expansion plans.
- Source candidates through job portals, recruitment partners, ITI and Polytechnic campuses, employee referrals, and contractor networks.
- Conduct candidate screening, interviews, salary negotiations, background verification, and offer finalization.
- Manage the complete employee lifecycle including onboarding, factory induction, safety orientation, confirmation, transfers, promotions, performance reviews, and exit formalities including full and final settlement.
- Maintain strong employee relations by addressing employee concerns, resolving conflicts, and managing grievance handling processes.
- Foster a positive work culture through employee engagement activities, recognition programs, and morale-building initiatives.
- Maintain harmonious industrial relations and handle disciplinary actions, dispute resolution, and domestic enquiries when required.
- Ensure full statutory compliance with applicable labour laws including Factories Act, Minimum Wages Act, Payment of Wages Act, EPF, ESI, Bonus Act, Gratuity Act, Contract Labour Act, POSH compliance, and other relevant regulations.
- Maintain statutory registers, HR records, muster rolls, employee files, and compliance documentation required for inspections and audits.
- Coordinate payroll inputs including attendance, shift schedules, overtime calculations, leave management, incentives, and deductions to ensure timely salary processing.
- Manage attendance tracking, leave management systems, and employee HR documentation accurately.
- Implement and manage performance management systems including KRA and KPI based evaluation aligned with production targets and operational performance.
- Support plant leadership in performance appraisal processes, promotions, increments, and career progression planning.
- Identify training needs and coordinate technical, safety, and soft skill development programs to enhance workforce capabilities.
- Organize training programs related to machinery operations, CNC technology, manufacturing processes, safety standards, and professional development.
- Promote workplace safety culture by ensuring compliance with safety policies, PPE usage, accident reporting, and occupational health standards.
- Support safety audits, risk assessments, and corrective actions to maintain a safe manufacturing environment.
- Manage contract labour workforce and coordinate with staffing agencies and external training vendors.
- Ensure contractor compliance with labour laws, safety standards, and company policies.
- Develop and implement HR policies, employee handbook guidelines, and standard operating procedures aligned with manufacturing industry practices.
- Coordinate with plant leadership and department heads to resolve workforce challenges and improve operational efficiency.
- Maintain HRMIS systems and employee database with accurate and updated information.
- Prepare HR MIS reports and management dashboards including recruitment metrics, attrition, absenteeism, manpower costs, and compliance status.
- Support organizational development initiatives including succession planning, leadership development, and workforce capability building.
- Provide HR insights and recommendations to plant management to improve productivity, employee engagement, and long-term workforce stability.
- Promote a disciplined, productive, safe, and growth-oriented work culture aligned with the company’s operational excellence and innovation goals.
- Strong expertise in Human Resource Management within manufacturing, industrial, or plant environments.
- In-depth knowledge of Indian labour laws and statutory compliance including Factories Act, Industrial Disputes Act, Minimum Wages Act, EPF, ESI, Gratuity Act, Bonus Act, Contract Labour Act, Shops and Establishments Act, and POSH regulations.
- Strong industrial relations management including union coordination, collective bargaining, grievance handling, and dispute resolution.
- Expertise in workforce planning, manpower forecasting, and talent pipeline development aligned with production targets and plant operations.
- End-to-end recruitment and talent acquisition skills for blue-collar and white-collar roles including engineers, technicians, machine operators, production staff, sales teams, and administrative employees.
- Proven ability to source and hire specialized technical talent such as CNC operators, laser machine technicians, service engineers, and manufacturing professionals.
- Strong employee relations management including conflict resolution, disciplinary procedures, grievance handling, and maintaining a positive workplace environment.
- Experience in managing blue-collar workforce, shop-floor discipline, and maintaining industrial harmony in unionized or non-unionized environments.
- Expertise in performance management systems including KPI and KRA based appraisal frameworks aligned with productivity and operational goals.
- Strong knowledge of payroll coordination including attendance management, shift planning, overtime calculation, statutory deductions, leave management, and incentive processing.
- Proficiency in HR operations including employee lifecycle management, documentation, onboarding, confirmation, promotion, and exit management.
- Strong training and development planning skills including training needs analysis and coordination of technical, safety, behavioral, and skill development programs.
- Knowledge of workplace safety standards, EHS practices, PPE compliance, accident reporting, and occupational health requirements in manufacturing plants.
- Experience in contract labour management, vendor coordination, and staffing agency supervision.
- Strong HR documentation, compliance management, and audit readiness including maintenance of statutory registers and compliance records.
- Proficiency in HRMS / HRIS systems, payroll software, biometric attendance systems, and advanced MS Office tools including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to prepare HR MIS reports, dashboards, and analytics covering hiring metrics, attrition, absenteeism, workforce productivity, and manpower costs.
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities using HR data and workforce metrics to support operational efficiency.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working with plant leadership, engineers, supervisors, shop-floor workers, and external stakeholders.
- Strong leadership, decision-making, and team management capabilities.
- Strategic HR thinking with ability to align HR initiatives with plant productivity, operational efficiency, and organizational growth.
- Strong organizational, multitasking, and time management skills in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- High emotional intelligence, empathy, and ability to build trust with employees at all levels of the organization.
- Change management capability to support operational changes, workforce restructuring, and technology adoption in manufacturing facilities.
- Strong policy drafting, implementation, and HR governance capabilities aligned with manufacturing industry standards.
- High level of professional integrity, confidentiality, and ethical conduct in handling sensitive employee information and company data.
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