Plant HR & IR Head

Job Opportunity: Plant HR Head Manufacturing Industry

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About the Role

Glass Manufacturing industry

This role is ideal for a mature HR professional with strong IR capabilities, hands-on plant experience, and the ability to build a safe, compliant, and high-engagement work environment.

Key Responsibilities

HR Operations & Employee Engagement

• Implement HR policies, manage attendance, payroll inputs, and disciplinary procedures.
  
• Lead employee engagement programs—communication forums, safety events, welfare activities.
  
• Ensure smooth onboarding and induction for all new hires.
  

Industrial Relations & Contract Labour

• Maintain positive relations with unions and support wage/long-term settlements.
  
• Handle grievances, disciplinary actions, and enforce Standing Orders.
  
• Oversee contract labour compliance, vendor coordination, and statutory audits.
  
• Liaise with labour authorities and government bodies for compliance.
  

Statutory Compliance & Safety

• Ensure 100% compliance with labour laws—Factories Act, CLRA, PF, ESI, Bonus, Gratuity, etc.
  
• Maintain statutory records, audits, and timely submission of statutory returns.
  
• Ensure workplace safety, health standards, and hygiene across the plant.
  

Performance, Talent & Capability Development

• Drive PMS implementation and ensure timely evaluations.
  
• Support skills development, training programs, and capability building.
  
• Manage manpower planning and coordinate recruitment with internal teams.
  

HR Systems, Admin & Cost Optimization

• Strengthen HRMS, MIS reporting, and documentation practices.
  
• Lead cost-efficiency initiatives in HR, training, and admin functions.
  
• Supervise HR, Safety, Security, Medical, and Admin teams to ensure smooth operations.
  

Leadership & Culture Building

• Mentor and develop the HR/IR team at the plant.
  
• Build a culture of transparency, discipline, and employee well-being.
  

Key Success Indicators

• Zero IR incidents and uninterrupted plant operations
  
• Full statutory & safety compliance
  
• Effective contract labour management
  
• Timely manpower fulfilment
  
• High engagement & reduced attrition
  
• Smooth completion of PMS cycle
  

Ideal Candidate Profile

• MBA / PGDM in HR or equivalent
  

• 8+ years of HR/IR experience in manufacturing plants

• Minimum

  3 years in a plant-level HR leadership role

• Strong background in labour laws, IR, and union handling
  
• Preferably from

  Glass / Plastics / Packaging / Heavy Manufacturing industries

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills