Factory HR Manager

Job Title: Factory HR Manager

Location: Kalyan – Kongaon (Factory Unit)
Department: Human Resources & Administration
Reporting To: Managing Director (MD)
Industry: Industrial Workwear / Apparel Manufacturing

About Red Fort Workwear

Red Fort Workwear is a leading manufacturer and exporter of industrial and corporate workwear, including boiler suits, flame-retardant coveralls, reflective jackets, and protective uniforms. Built on the foundation of quality, safety, and durability, we are EN-certified and serve global clients with excellence in design and manufacturing.
Visit: www.redfortworkwear.com

Position Overview

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Factory HR Manager to lead HR and administration across the factory, branches, and head office. The ideal candidate will have 8–10+ years of HR & Admin experience in manufacturing (apparel/workwear preferred) with strong expertise in statutory compliance, audits, payroll oversight, recruitment coordination, training & development, and policy framing. This role reports directly to the Managing Director.

Key Responsibilities1. HR Leadership & Strategy

• Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with business goals.
• Act as a strategic HR partner to the MD and senior management for manpower planning, policy, and people initiatives.
• Ensure smooth HR operations across the factory, branches, and HO.

2. Factory HR & Statutory Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with Factory Act, labor laws and statutory norms (PF, ESIC, Minimum Wages, Bonus, Gratuity, etc.).
• Manage HR records, registers, inspections, and prepare for factory audits (SEDEX, BSCI/RAPS).
• Liaise with statutory authorities and external auditors/consultants.

3. Payroll Oversight & Compliance

• Oversee end-to-end payroll processing carried out by the payroll/HR team or external vendor.
• Ensure accurate payroll computations, timely statutory filings and zero discrepancies.
• Investigate and resolve any payroll errors or employee payroll grievances promptly.
• Train and update the HR/payroll team on any statutory amendments, payroll rules, and compliance changes.
• Coordinate with Finance for salary budgeting, reconciliations, and timely salary disbursements.

4. Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

• Collaborate with recruitment team to source, screen, and onboard factory and office staff.
• Maintain manpower plans, trackers, and ensure timely closure of open positions.
• Build relationships with local training institutes, contractors, and agencies for sourcing skilled labor.

5. Training & Development (Added)

• Design, implement and monitor training programs for factory and office staff (technical skills, SOPs, quality, safety, supervisory skills).
• Coordinate onboarding training and periodic upskilling programs to improve productivity and reduce rework.
• Measure training effectiveness and maintain training records and budgets.

6. Policy Framing & Administration

• Frame and update HR policies and SOPs (attendance, leave, performance, discipline, code of conduct).
• Ensure consistent policy communication and implementation across all sites.
• Oversee factory administration, housekeeping, safety, and facility management.

7. Employee Relations & Engagement

• Handle grievances, disciplinary matters, counseling and conflict resolution with fairness.
• Plan engagement activities, welfare programs, and employee communication to build positive culture.

8. Vendor & Stakeholder Coordination

• Manage relationships with manpower vendors, payroll vendors, auditors, and service providers.
• Ensure vendor compliance with statutory and company policies and maintain vendor documentation.

9. HR Budgeting & Audit

• Prepare department-wise HR budgets, yearly welfare/event budgets and control HR spend.
• Support social and statutory audits by ensuring documentation, corrective action tracking and closure.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: MBA (HR) or equivalent.
• Experience: 10 - 12+ years in HR & Administration, preferably in manufacturing (apparel/workwear).
• Knowledge & Skills:
• Strong understanding of Indian labor laws, Factory Act and statutory compliance.
• Experience in overseeing payroll processes and statutory filings.
• Hands-on experience with recruitment coordination and HRIS/payroll systems.
• Experience in training design & delivery, and in managing social audits (SEDEX/RAPS/BSCI).
• Excellent leadership, communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Preferred: Prior experience in industrial garment / workwear manufacturing.

What We Offer

• Leadership role across multiple sites with direct access to MD.
• Competitive compensation and growth opportunities.
• Exposure to global compliance and factory audit practices.
• A collaborative, people-centric work environment.

How to Apply

Please send your updated CV to hr@redfortworkwear.com with the subject: Application – Factory HR Manager (Kalyan – Kongaon). Include a brief cover note highlighting your payroll oversight experience and training & development achievements.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person