Manager/Sr. Manager Plant Human Resource

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.

C.

• 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.

D.

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