HR Manager

Job Description

We are looking for a proactive, structured, and people-centric HR Manager to lead and elevate our human resources function across the company. This role is responsible for driving recruitment, compliance, engagement, and culture for a growing team across office, sales and plant locations. Responsibilities Recruitment & Talent Acquisition Own the full-cycle hiring process from requisition to onboarding Build strong pipelines through job portals, consultants, referrals, and employer branding initiatives Work closely with department heads to close open roles within defined TATs Drive campus hiring, internship programs, and lateral hiring for key functions Ensure offer-to-joining conversion and smooth onboarding experiences Compliance, Payroll & Administration Ensure 100% compliance with labor laws (PF, ESI, Gratuity, Bonus, Shops & Establishment, etc.) Oversee payroll, F&F settlements, and HR audits Maintain up-to-date records and SOP adherence in the ERP system Manage office admin, vendor coordination, and travel logistics Plant & Workforce Coordination Conduct regular visits to plant locations to ensure ground-level HR effectiveness Handle attendance tracking, leave discipline, worker onboarding, and coordination with labor contractors Ensure hygiene, grievance handling, and policy adherence across locations Employee Engagement & Culture Plan and execute quarterly employee engagement activities, team events, and R&R programs Own the onboarding-to-exit journey with consistent, positive employee experiences Drive pulse surveys, feedback loops, and internal communication Champion a culture of accountability, transparency, and care Learning & Development Roll out training sessions and L&D initiatives based on team needs Track feedback and impact of internal and external training Promote a growth mindset across teams through learning pathways Qualifications Graduate/Postgraduate in MBA Human Resources or related field Army background preferred 8-10 years of HR experience, last 4-5 years in FMCG or manufacturing sectors In-depth understanding of Indian labor laws and compliance Strong execution skills with ERP systems (ERPNext preferred) Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Comfortable with field visits, plant HR coordination, and working across teams High ownership, structured mindset, and people-first approach Skills: manufacturing,training and development,recruitment,compliance,communication skills,employee engagement,interpersonal skills,labor laws,onboarding,talent acquisition,payroll administration,fmcg,erp systems