Job Title: Sr Manager - HR (Plant)
Location: Factory - Daman
Reporting to: Head HR /Promoter
A.
The Plant HR Manager will be responsible for ensuring seamless implementation of HR policies, statutory compliance, employee relations, and workforce management at the plant. The role serves as a key link between corporate HR and plant operations, ensuring adherence to legal, organizational, and ethical standards while supporting operational excellence.
B.
Key Responsibilities
 
1 Statutory Compliance & Industrial Relations
- Ensure full compliance with labour laws and regulations (wages, safety, factory laws, and employment regulations for blue- and white-collar employees).
- Function as managements representative with statutory authorities, including the Labour Commissioner and other government officials, to maintain harmonious relations and ensure smooth factory operations.
- Drive compliance audits and certifications ensuring adherence to prescribed standards.
- Ensure statutory compliance related to PF, ESI, Gratuity, Professional Tax, Income Tax, etc.
 
2 Payroll & HR Operations
- Oversee plant-level payroll processing, maintain records, and ensure timely submission to the corporate HR team.
- Maintain accurate HR records (personnel files, attendance, leave, etc.).
- Ensure timely renewal of all contracts, annual maintenance contracts (AMCs), insurance policies, and agreements.
 
3 Performance Management System (PMS)
- Implement and administer the Plant-level Performance Management System in alignment with corporate frameworks.
- Facilitate goal setting, KPI/KRA alignment, performance reviews for all employees.
- Partner with HODs and managers to ensure performance objectives are clearly defined, monitored, and assessed.
- Support identification of high performers, development needs, and succession planning.
- Drive consistency, fairness, and transparency in performance evaluations to reinforce a merit-based culture.
 
4 Policy Implementation & Performance Management
- Implement HR policies, procedures, and programs in alignment with company objectives and cost efficiency.
- Facilitate Goal setting, performance management systems (PMS), and Key Responsibility Areas (KRAs) in line with HOD/management objectives.
- Provide guidance to managers and employees on HR policies, processes, and best practices.
 
5 Recruitment & Capability Development
- Manage recruitment and selection processes for blue-collar and support roles, including sourcing, screening, and hiring.
- Develop and implement training programs to enhance employee skills, engagement, and productivity.
- Drive initiatives for employee capability building, culture alignment, and retention.
 
6 Employee Relations & Engagement
- Address employee grievances, resolve conflicts, and maintain industrial harmony.
- Organize health and wellness programs, in collaboration with doctors and hospitals, to promote employee well-being.
- Partner with functional leaders to foster a safe, compliant, and engaged workforce.
 
7 Safety, Security & Environment (EHS)
- Ensure implementation of Environment, Health, Safety & Security (EHSS) practices across the plant.
- Conduct periodic security and emergency mock drills in collaboration with HSSE teams and security service providers.
- Ensure plant hygiene and workplace safety standards are strictly maintained.
 
8 Digitalization & Process Improvement
- Drive HR automation initiatives and introduce innovative solutions to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
 
9 People Leadership
- Mentor and supervise HR staff at the plant, providing guidance, coaching, and performance feedback.
- Build collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including Production, Quality, Maintenance, Sales & Marketing, Government Agencies, and Audit Bodies.
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- To attract, hire, lead and engage the Team and ensure effective management and achievement of business targets.
- Should be able to train, coach, and guide the team in developing the right knowledge, skills, and customer orientation.
- To assertively drive and ensure that the team is completely aligned on process discipline and meeting targeted milestones.
- Drive discipline in the team through regular review and feedback mechanisms and a complete grasp over data analytics / MIS for performance measurement.
- Have a zero-tolerance attitude towards lapses in integrity, compliances, internal governance standards and Company ethics.
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Qualification
Essential: Graduate (BE/B. Com/BMS/BBA)
Preferred: MBA/PGDM in Human Resources
Experience
10 to 12 years of relevant experience in Plant HR (Blue & White-collar workforce)
E.
- Strong knowledge of HR/IR issues, statutory compliance, audits, and payroll management
- Proficiency in HR software applications (preferred)
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively across diverse functions and teams