HR Generalist

Job Title: HR Generalist

Department: Human Resources

Location: Malakpur, Punjab

Reports to: HR Manager / Plant Head

Industry: Manufacturing

Job Summary:

The HR Generalist will be responsible for managing day-to-day HR operations, including recruitment, employee relations, statutory compliance, performance management, and training. The role will support plant-level operations, ensuring compliance with labor laws, fostering a positive workplace culture, and supporting employee engagement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Coordinate with department heads to understand manpower requirements.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment for workers, staff, and junior/mid-level executives.
• Conduct joining formalities, orientation, and induction programs.
• Manage onboarding processes to ensure smooth integration of new hires.

Employee Relations & Welfare

• Handle employee grievances and disciplinary issues in accordance with company policy and labor laws.
• Promote a healthy work environment through employee welfare initiatives.
• Maintain healthy industrial relations with shop floor employees and unions (if applicable).

Compliance & Statutory

• Ensure compliance with all applicable labor laws such as Factories Act, ESI, PF, Minimum Wages Act, etc.
• Maintain statutory records and timely submission of compliance reports.
• Liaise with statutory bodies and government officials during audits and inspections.

Attendance & Payroll Coordination

• Monitor attendance, leaves, and overtime of employees.
• Collaborate with the accounts/payroll team to ensure accurate and timely salary processing.

Performance Management

• Support the implementation of performance appraisal systems.
• Help managers set Key Result Areas (KRAs) and conduct performance reviews.

Learning & Development

• Identify training needs and coordinate internal/external training programs.
• Drive skill development initiatives, especially for the shop floor and technical teams.

Employee Engagement

• Plan and execute employee engagement activities, cultural programs, and celebrations.
• Gather feedback through surveys and informal channels to improve engagement.

Reporting & MIS

• Maintain and prepare HR-related reports for management review.
• Maintain up-to-date employee records and databases.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Strong understanding of labor laws and statutory compliance.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Problem-solving and conflict-resolution abilities.
• Proficiency in MS Office and HRIS tools.
• Ability to work independently in a plant/manufacturing environment.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Graduate with an MBA/PGDM in HR or equivalent qualification.
• 3-5 years of relevant HR experience in a manufacturing/plant setup.
• Experience in handling blue-collar workforce is preferred.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Provident Fund

Experience:

• blue-collar workforce recruitment: 4 years (Required)
• Employee Relations & Welfare: 4 years (Required)
• Compliance & Statutory: 4 years (Required)
• Attendance & Payroll Coordination: 4 years (Required)
• Performance management: 4 years (Required)
• Employee Engagement: 4 years (Required)
• Reporting & MIS: 4 years (Required)

Work Location: In person