Sr Manager/AGM - Plant HR

Senior Manager Plant HR & Admin

Key Responsibilities:

A. Administration & Facility Management (70%)

• Plant Infrastructure & Facility Management:

• Oversee the maintenance and upkeep of plant buildings, utilities, housekeeping, security, transport, and canteen services.
  
• Ensure uninterrupted facility services like water, electricity, HVAC, sanitation, etc.
  
• Vendor management for facility services and compliance monitoring.
  

• Security & Safety Oversight:

• Manage plant security operations, including access control, surveillance, emergency response, and liaison with local authorities.
  
• Support EHS teams in implementing safety practices and audits.
  

• Compliance & Statutory Administration:

• Ensure adherence to statutory and regulatory compliance related to plant administration, such as PF, ESIC, labor laws, fire safety, pollution control board norms, etc.
  
• Maintain documentation for audits and inspections.
  

• Administrative Budgeting:

• Plan and manage the annual administration budget, cost optimization, and vendor contract negotiations.
  

• General Administration:

• Supervise administrative staff and support services (e.g., reception, pantry, transport).
  
• Monitor employee transport and ensure effective routing, safety, and punctuality.
  

B. HR Operations (30%)

• Employee Life Cycle Management:

• Support in onboarding, exit management, and employee documentation.
  
• Maintain HR MIS, attendance, and leave records in coordination with time office.
  

• Industrial Relations & Labor Management:

• Maintain harmonious industrial relations with blue-collar and contract workforce.
  
• Coordinate with contractors to ensure adherence to labor laws.
  

• Employee Engagement & Welfare:

• Drive employee welfare schemes, cultural and engagement activities.
  
• Act as a grievance redressal point for plant employees.
  

• HR Policy Implementation:

• Ensure plant-level HR policy implementation and discipline management.
  
• Coordinate with corporate HR for updates and compliance.
  

• Training Coordination:

• Assist in organizing skill development and compliance training for plant staff.
  

Qualifications & Experience:

• Education:

  MBA/PGDM in HR or equivalent. Graduation in any discipline.

• Experience:

  10–15 years of experience in HR & Admin roles with significant exposure to plant/factory environments.

• Preferred Industry:

  Manufacturing, Pharma, FMCG or related industries.

• Languages:

  Local language proficiency is preferred.

Key Competencies:

• Strong leadership and team management skills
  
• Deep knowledge of labor laws and statutory compliance
  
• Facility and vendor management expertise
  
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
  
• Crisis management and problem-solving ability
  
• High integrity and ethical standards
  
• Tech-savvy with HRMS/ERP tools familiarity
  

Work Environment:

• Based at plant site; will require frequent rounds of the shop floor and facility areas.
  
• Will need to coordinate with local government bodies and external vendors regularly.