⸻ Job Title: Human Resources Manager – Recruitment & HR Operations (Factory & Pan-India Sales Team) Location: Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh (with frequent travel across India) Industry: Manufacturing / Electrical / Lighting Solutions Experience: 5+ years Employment Type: Full-time ⸻ Job Overview: We are looking for a proactive and experienced HR Manager to lead overall HR activities with a strong focus on recruitment for factory roles and building a pan-India sales team. The ideal candidate must also be well-versed in payroll processing, PF, ESIC, and compliance. This role demands a hands-on professional who can manage recruitment pipelines, handle HR operations, and travel frequently for on-ground hiring drives across the country. ⸻ Key Responsibilities: Recruitment & Talent Acquisition (Primary Focus): • Lead end-to-end recruitment for blue-collar factory employees (e.g. assembly, production, QC) and pan-India sales staff • Collaborate with department heads to forecast hiring needs and close positions in a time-bound manner • Build recruitment pipelines through job portals (Naukri, Shine, Indeed, etc.), social media, campus placements, local agencies, and referrals • Conduct interviews, manage selection processes, and ensure a smooth onboarding experience • Frequently travel to cities, industrial training institutes (ITIs), job fairs, and campuses for talent acquisition Payroll & HR Operations: • Prepare and process accurate salary statements every month • Ensure timely compliance with PF, ESIC, professional tax, and other statutory requirements • Maintain and audit employee records, contracts, and attendance • Handle HRMS or Excel-based payroll systems for tracking leave, overtime, deductions, and benefits • Liaise with external consultants or auditors for HR audits and compliance reviews General HR Activities: • Draft and implement HR policies and employee handbooks • Manage employee relations, address grievances, and enforce disciplinary actions if required • Conduct employee engagement initiatives to retain talent and build a positive workplace culture • Support performance appraisal processes and track employee development ⸻ Travel Requirement: • Willingness to travel extensively (approx. 10–15 days/month) for recruitment and coordination with external hiring partners across metro and tier-2 cities ⸻ Qualifications & Skills: • Graduate/Postgraduate in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field • Minimum 5 years of experience in HR with strong exposure to both recruitment and HR operations • Experience in manufacturing environments and sales recruitment is highly preferred • Strong knowledge of payroll, PF, ESIC, and labor law compliance • Proficiency in Excel, HRMS tools, and online recruitment platforms • Excellent communication, negotiation, and people management skills • Self-driven, reliable, and able to work under minimal supervision ⸻ What We Offer: • Competitive salary and travel allowance • An entrepreneurial and collaborative work environment • Opportunity to lead HR initiatives across recruitment and compliance functions • Long-term career growth with cross-functional learning Show more Show less