HR Generalist

The HR Generalist will be responsible for managing end-to-end HR operations at the plant level, including recruitment, onboarding, attendance & payroll coordination, statutory compliance, employee relations, and HR administration. The role requires hands-on experience in a manufacturing or factory setup with strong knowledge of labor laws and workforce management.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Recruitment & Onboarding

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for plant-level roles including skilled workers, unskilled labor, supervisors, and staff
  
• Coordinate with local employment agencies, ITIs, and manpower vendors to build a steady talent pipeline
  
• Conduct employee induction programs and ensure smooth onboarding and documentation
  
• Maintain recruitment trackers and hiring MIS
  

2. Attendance & Payroll Coordination

• Monitor daily attendance, shift schedules, overtime, and leave records
  
• Coordinate with payroll team/vendor to ensure accurate and timely salary processing
  
• Manage time office functions and biometric systems
  
• Ensure compliance with wage calculations, overtime, and statutory deductions
  

3. Employee Relations & Engagement

• Act as the first point of contact for employee queries, grievances, and shop-floor issues
  
• Facilitate employee engagement initiatives, welfare programs, and internal communication
  
• Support disciplinary procedures and conflict resolution
  
• Promote a positive, compliant, and productive work culture
  

4. Statutory Compliance & Legal

• Ensure compliance with labor laws and factory regulations including

  ESI, PF, Minimum Wages, Bonus, Gratuity, CLRA, Factories Act

• Maintain statutory registers, records, and returns
  
• Coordinate with external consultants and government authorities
  
• Support labor inspections, audits, and certifications (Labor, EHS, ISO)
  

5. Training & Development

• Identify training needs in coordination with department heads
  
• Schedule and track skill development, safety, and compliance training
  
• Maintain training attendance and effectiveness records
  

6. HR Administration & MIS

• Maintain accurate employee records (physical files and HRIS)
  
• Assist in implementation of HR policies, SOPs, and documentation
  
• Prepare HR reports and MIS on manpower, attendance, attrition, and compliance
  

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in

  Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

• 1 - 3 years of experience in an

  HR Generalist / Plant HR role

  , preferably in manufacturing
• Strong knowledge of labor laws, payroll processes, and statutory compliance
  
• Proficient in

  MS Office (Excel, Word)

  and HRIS systems
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills
  
• Fluency in

  Kannada

  and working knowledge of

  English/Hindi