AM/Manager - HR(Industrial Relations)

Position Title: Industrial Relations / HR - AM/Manager

Base Location:

Experience

8-10 years in HR/Industrial Relations, preferably in manufacturing

About the Company

Magnus Opto Systems India is a specialist in manufacturing high-quality microscopes and optical instruments, catering to education, life sciences, medical science and industrial segments. They operate with a strong manufacturing base and disciplined production environment. The role will be based at their Noida manufacturing facility and will involve strengthening IR frameworks, HR operations, employee engagement and compliance.

Primary Role:

We are seeking a dynamic HR professional to lead Industrial Relations, statutory compliance, and HR operations at our Noida manufacturing facility. The role will focus on managing workforce and union relations, ensuring end-to-end labour law compliance, and supporting disciplined factory operations while fostering a stable and positive work environment.

Job Responsibilities:

• Industrial Relations & Compliance:

• Develop and implement IR strategies; manage grievances, disputes, and escalations.
• Ensure compliance with labour laws (Factories Act, Shop and Establishments Act, Minimum Wages, PF/ESI, Bonus Act, etc.).
• Liaise with unions/employee representatives and manage periodic meetings.
• Oversee disciplinary processes, terminations, layoffs, and statutory compliance.

• HR Operations & Employee Lifecycle

• Manage end-to-end HR lifecycle: recruitment, onboarding, attendance, leave, payroll inputs, and separation.
• Implement HR policies, SOPs, and performance management processes.
• Drive training and development initiatives, especially for shop-floor staff.

• Employee Engagement & Retention

• Conduct engagement initiatives: surveys, town halls, recognition programs.
• Identify retention risks and implement interventions (career pathing, mentoring).
• Support change management and maintain workforce morale.

• Workforce Planning & Analytics

• Plan and optimise workforce for production lines; monitor HR/IR metrics and present reports.
• Support cost-control initiatives and productivity improvement through HR interventions.

• Health, Safety & Change Management

• Partner with HSE for compliance with safety standards and training.
• Lead HR/IR projects and facilitate smooth implementation of process changes.

Job Specification:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• High integrity, discretion, and ability to operate in a semi-structured manufacturing environment.
• Analytical mindset with a focus on using HR/IR metrics to drive decisions.
• Change-agent mindset with the ability to influence across production, quality, and operations functions.

Required Qualification & Skills:

• Bachelors degree in HR, Industrial Relations, Business Administration, or equivalent.
• Masters degree (MBA – HR) or Diploma in Labour Laws is a plus.
• 8–10 years of progressive experience in HR/IR, preferably in industrial or manufacturing settings.
• Strong knowledge of Indian labour laws and experience managing unionized environments/shop-floor IR.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Experience in HR operations, employee lifecycle management, performance management, and engagement initiatives.
• Proficiency in MS Office; experience with HRIS/ERP systems preferred.
• Fluent in Hindi and English, with strong stakeholder-management capabilities.