HR Manager _ Factory

Job Title: HR Manager – Factory Operations

Location: Taloja, MIDC

Experience Required: 8+ years in HR (preferably in a manufacturing/factory setup)

Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role

We are seeking a seasoned HR Manager with extensive experience in factory HR operations, capable of managing over 100+ employees including staff, skilled/unskilled workers, and contractual manpower. The ideal candidate must possess a strong command of labour laws, payroll, statutory compliance, recruitment, and industrial relations, and must be comfortable taking full ownership of the HR function independently.

Candidates residing in or around Taloja will be given preference.

Key Responsibilities

🔹 HR Operations & Compliance

Oversee end-to-end HR activities for the factory location.

Maintain compliance with all labour laws, PF, ESIC, and factory-related statutory norms.

Handle audits, inspections, and liaison with government departments.

Maintain employee records, registers, and documentation as per Factory Act norms.

🔹 Recruitment & Onboarding

Manage recruitment for both staff and workers, including coordination with contractors.

Plan and conduct structured onboarding and orientation programs for new joinees.

🔹 Payroll & Attendance Management

Oversee attendance, leaves, OT, and manage payroll processing in coordination with accounts/payroll software.

Ensure timely salary disbursements, full and final settlements, and wage register maintenance.

🔹 Employee Engagement & Welfare

Drive employee engagement programs, welfare initiatives, and grievance redressal.

Build rapport with workers and resolve HR-related queries in a timely and fair manner.

Conduct periodic meetings with the workforce to maintain harmony and motivation.

🔹 Disciplinary Action & Grievance Handling

Handle employee grievances and disciplinary matters in accordance with company policies and labour regulations.

🔹 Training & Development

Identify training needs, especially for workers, and coordinate safety, compliance, and skill-building training sessions.

🔹 HR Strategy & Planning

Create and execute factory-level HR strategies aligned with the company’s broader goals.

Regular reporting to senior management on HR KPIs, workforce planning, and employee performance.

Required Qualifications & Skills

✅ Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Labour Welfare, or related field

✅ 7+ years of relevant HR experience in a factory/manufacturing unit

✅ Strong knowledge of labour laws, compliance, payroll, and statutory norms

✅ Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills

✅ Ability to work independently and manage a large workforce efficiently

✅ Proficient in MS Office and HRMS tools

✅ Should be residing in Taloja or nearby areas (Navi Mumbai preferred)

Preferred Qualities

Commanding presence with a calm and fair approach

Hands-on experience with contract labour management

Ability to handle pressure and multitask

Bilingual skills (Hindi, Marathi preferred)

Salary: Competitive, based on experience

Joining: Immediate preferred