Factory HR Manager - Apparel Manufacturing

Company overview:

Headquartered in UK, the India factory in Noida is a trusted manufacturer specialising in high-quality uniforms and garments that primarily supplies to the offices in UK, while also serving schools, businesses, and fashion retailers across India. Their services include bespoke design and tailored solutions for both educational institutions and corporate clients.

About the role:

The HR Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of human resources in the factory ensuring that people and resourcing strategies align with the company’s overall business objectives.

This role combines strategic planning with hands-on operational delivery to foster a high-performance culture, enhance employee engagement, ensure legal compliance, and promote a positive working environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Business Partnering

• Develop and implement HR strategies in line with the company’s long-term goals
• Lead HR-driven change management initiatives to support business growth and transformation

HR Operations & Compliance:

• Oversee HR systems and technologies to streamline operations and improve the employee experience
• Monitor and report on key HR metrics such as turnover, engagement, and diversity
• Ensure all HR practices comply with Indian employment laws, regulatory requirements, and industry standards

Recruitment & Workforce Planning:

• Work with the Operations Director and department heads to identify current and future workforce needs
• Lead effective sourcing, interviewing, and hiring practices are legal, fair, inclusive, and consistently applied to attract the best candidates across all business areas

Performance Management:

• Develop and manage employee development and training plans
• Implement a comprehensive performance management framework including goal setting, feedback, and regular review

Employee Engagement & Culture:

• Develop and implement employee engagement strategies to improve morale and retention
• Foster a positive, inclusive work culture and environment, promoting teamwork, collaboration and open communication

Employee Relations & Policies:

• Develop and maintain HR policies and procedures that support the full employee lifecycle, and ensure consistent, fair, and legally compliant handling of employee relations matters. Including:

- Recruitment, onboarding, and induction

- Performance management

- HSE compliance

- Disciplinary and grievance procedures

- Legal and equitable pay practices across the business

· Oversee employee benefits to support wellbeing and retention

Key Requirements:

• Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, management, or a related field.
• Experience: 5 to 10 years’ experience in a mid-to-senior HR role, with exposure to a manufacturing or factory environment

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of Indian labour laws, health and safety and statutory compliance (e.g., PF, ESI, Factories Act)
• Proficiency in HRIS software
• Effective communication skills in English and Hindi
• Strong stakeholder management, coaching, and influencing skills.
• High attention to detail, strong ethics, and sound commercial judgment

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From ₹1,500,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Day shift

Application Deadline: 08/12/2025
Expected Start Date: 01/09/2025