Plant HR Manager - Manufacturing

Description:

About the Company: A Leading and Renowned Company- Manufacturing Industrial & Consumer Products

Role Scope:

The Plant HR Manager will be responsible for managing end-to-end HR operations at the plant, with strong focus on Industrial Relations (IR), Employee Relations (ER), Union Management, and blue-collar workforce management. The role requires deep on-ground experience in handling labor matters, statutory compliance, and maintaining harmonious industrial relations.

Role & responsibilities:

Plant HR Operations -

- Oversee complete HR activities at plant level including hiring, onboarding, attendance, payroll coordination, and policy implementation.

- Manage large blue-collar workforce and contract labor.

- Ensure smooth day-to-day HR functioning at the site.

Industrial Relations (IR) & Employee Relations (ER) -

- Handle end-to-end IR matters including Trade Union management and negotiations.

- Lead wage settlements and Long Term Settlements (LTS) discussions.

- Manage grievance handling, disciplinary actions, and domestic inquiries.

- Drive harmonious relations between management and workforce.

Union & Contract Labour Management-

- Work closely with union representatives and ensure effective communication.

- Oversee contract labour compliance and vendor coordination.

- Ensure adherence to statutory norms under Contract Labour Act and related regulations.

Statutory Compliance & Labour Laws-

- Ensure compliance with all applicable labour laws (Factories Act, Industrial Disputes Act, CLRA, etc.).

- Coordinate inspections, audits, and statutory filings.

- Maintain documentation and records as per legal requirements.

Policy Implementation & Workforce Engagement-

- Implement HR policies and initiatives at plant level.

- Facilitate work committee meetings and employee engagement programs.

- Support leadership in manpower planning and workforce optimization.

Preferred candidate profile:

- MBA / MSW in HR or relevant qualification.

- 10-15 years of plant HR experience in a manufacturing setup.

- Strong hands-on experience in IR / ER / Union Management, with mandatory exposure to LTS negotiations.

- In-depth knowledge of labour laws and statutory compliance.

- Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.

- Ability to manage large blue-collar workforce on-site.