HR Manager (Recruitment + Compliance)

Company overview

Manufacturer of cotton and canvas bags for export markets. New facility near Changodar, Ahmedabad. We are building a lean, high-quality team for steady growth.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fair hiring and a safe, respectful workplace. We actively encourage applications from women and are building pathways for women’s employment and career growth across factory and office roles.

Role summary

Own targeted hiring for ~10–15 management/office roles and the core shop-floor team, then take full ownership of HR compliance and operations. Clear growth path to HR Head. Hybrid role with occasional visits to Changodar.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment (initial focus)
• Hire management/office roles: production planning, QA/QC, stores, procurement, maintenance coordination, logistics, accounts/admin, HR/IR support, line supervisors.
• Build phased shop-floor team (stitching, cutting, printing, finishing, packing) via portals, local networks, ITIs/skill centres, and agencies.
• Draft JDs, run interviews/assessments, manage offers, onboarding, documentation.
• Maintain hiring tracker and simple ATS/Sheets workflow.
• HR operations
• Roll out HR policies/handbook, SOPs; manage records, attendance/leave, exits; run induction and engagement.
• Compliance (manufacturing)
• Ensure Factories Act & Gujarat Factories Rules, CLRA, Wages/Minimum Wages/Bonus/Gratuity, ESIC/EPF, Professional Tax, POSH, Shops & Establishments (office as applicable), Standing Orders (as applicable).
• Manage registrations, licenses, returns, inspections; ensure contractor compliance.
• Payroll coordination
• Provide accurate monthly inputs; verify statutory deductions; coordinate with payroll vendor.
• Safety/IR/audits
• Support HSE trainings/committees; grievance handling and disciplinary processes per law.
• Reporting and growth
• Monthly HR/compliance reports; support leadership; grow into HR Head.

Requirements

• 3–7 years in HR with 2+ years in a manufacturing setup covering recruitment and statutory compliance.
• Working knowledge of Gujarat labour laws; hands-on with ESIC/EPF portals.
• Experience hiring shop-floor and supervisory roles in small/mid-size plants.
• Strong English communication and documentation; Excel/Google Sheets proficiency.
• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA/PGDM in HR preferred.

Nice to have

• Textiles/garments/bag manufacturing experience; contractor management; shift rostering; setting up HR processes in new plants.

Personal attributes

• Dynamic, hands-on, organized; follows instructions; strong ownership and detail orientation.
• Professional and discreet; confident with authorities, auditors, vendors.
• Willing to visit Changodar occasionally.

Location and work mode

• Ahmedabad (hybrid); occasional Changodar visits. Full-time.
• In future, we may require for this role to come in full time.

Compensation

• Competitive; based on experience. Growth path to HR Head.

Apply on Indeed with your CV and a brief note on:

• Factory roles recruited (management and shop-floor)
• Compliance handled (Factories Act/ESIC/EPF/CLRA/POSH)
• Notice period and current/expected CTC

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹40,000.00 - ₹60,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Work from home

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Bavla, Ahmedabad, Gujarat: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Application Question(s):

• Please confirm your current and expected CTC

Work Location: In person