Plant Human Resource Manager

Key Responsibilities:

1. Human Resources Management

• Lead all HR activities at the plant level including talent acquisition, onboarding, performance management, and training & development.
  
• Implement and monitor HR policies and procedures aligned with corporate guidelines.
  
• Drive employee engagement, retention strategies, and culture-building initiatives.
  
• Handle disciplinary actions and grievance redressal in line with company policy and labor law.
  

2. Industrial Relations (IR)

• Build and maintain positive relationships with union representatives and workers.
  
• Handle union negotiations, long-term settlements (LTS), and collective bargaining processes.
  
• Ensure legal compliance with all labor-related laws (Factories Act, ID Act, Trade Union Act, etc.).
  
• Proactively manage labor unrest, strikes, or disputes with tact and strategy.
  
• Maintain harmonious industrial relations and ensure timely resolution of IR issues.
  

3. Compliance and Statutory Management

• Ensure adherence to labor laws and statutory regulations (PF, ESI, Gratuity, etc.).
  
• Coordinate with legal counsel for labor court proceedings, audits, and inspections.
  
• Maintain up-to-date records and reports for audits and internal reviews.
  

4. Workforce Planning and Development

• Partner with department heads for manpower planning and optimization.
  
• Drive skill development programs and succession planning for shop floor employees.
  
• Manage contract labor through vendor coordination and compliance oversight.
  

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelors/Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field. MBA/PGDM in HR preferred.
  
• 8–15 years of HR experience in a manufacturing plant, with at least 5 years in an IR-focused role.
  
• Deep knowledge of Indian labor laws, factory regulations, and unionized environments.
  
• Proven experience in handling union negotiations, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution.