Watertec India: Your Path to accelerated Growth & Impact Starts Here.

Founded in 1997, Watertec specializes in 360-degree hygiene and sustainable bathroom solutions across India, offering comprehensive plumbing solutions including Polymer Bath Fittings, Pipes, Chrome Plated Bath Fittings and Sanitaryware.

Pioneers in polymer-based bath fittings, with 3 state of art highly automated manufacturing units, 33 service centres, 38 warehouse, 4000+ dealer/distributor base along with 2000+ strong workforce, have helped us achieve strong position in polymer bath fittings market as the market leader.

In 2023, Warburg Pincus, (US based Private Equity Firm) has acquired Watertec India and appointed an inspiring leadership team to accelerate growth. Warburg Pincus has invested in more than 1000 companies in more than 40 countries globally till date and for the past 25 years across Asia in companies like ICICI Bank, Havells, Boat, IDFC, Ola, Biba Apparel, Apollo Tyre, PVR Cinema, Kalyan Jewellers, Airtel etc.

Over the last 3 years, the organization has expanded its geographic footprint, product portfolio and accelerated the expansion of Pipes, Metal Faucets and Sanitaryware business, as we aspire to grow to become the largest Comprehensive plumbing solutions company in India. In FY-25, We are the fastest growing plumbing solutions company in India.

Role Purpose:

The Plant HR Manager is responsible for ensuring manpower availability, maintaining employee relations, ensuring statutory compliance, managing contract labour, supporting employee development, and partnering with the Plant Head to meet the people requirements of the manufacturing plant.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Workforce Planning & Recruitment:

- Execute approved manpower plans based on production requirements.

- Manage end-to-end recruitment for permanent employees, trainees, apprentices and contract workforce.

- Coordinate onboarding and deployment of new employees.

- Build local talent pipelines through ITIs, vocational institutes, apprenticeship programmes and recruitment partners.

- Support manpower planning for capacity expansion and changing business requirements.

2. Employee Relations:

- Build and maintain a positive and disciplined work environment.

- Address employee grievances and workplace concerns in a timely manner.

- Handle disciplinary matters and domestic enquiries in line with company policies.

- Monitor absenteeism, attrition and employee morale, and recommend appropriate interventions.

3. Statutory Compliance & Contract Labour Management:

- Ensure compliance with applicable labour laws, factory regulations and statutory requirements.

- Maintain statutory records, registers, licences and returns.

- Manage contractor deployment and monitor statutory compliance.

- Coordinate statutory inspections, audits and closure of compliance observations.

- Liaise with statutory authorities whenever required.

4. Performance & Capability Development:

- Coordinate the performance management process for plant employees.

- Identify learning needs and coordinate technical, behavioural and supervisory training programmes.

- Ensure effective induction and integration of new employees.

- Support capability building initiatives across the plant.

5. Employee Engagement:

- Plan and execute employee engagement, communication and recognition initiatives.

- Support employee welfare programmes and activities that improve workplace culture.

- Monitor employee feedback and recommend actions to improve engagement and retention.

6. Business Partnership:

- Partner with the Plant Head and functional managers on manpower and people-related matters.

- Identify workforce-related risks and recommend practical solutions.

- Support implementation of organisation-wide HR initiatives at the plant.

- Analyse workforce trends and share insights to support decision-making.

Qualifications & Experience:

- MBA / Master's Degree in Human Resources, Labour Management or a related discipline.

- 5 - 10 years of HR experience in a manufacturing environment.

- Experience in Plant HR, recruitment, employee relations, statutory compliance, contract labour management and learning coordination.

- Sound knowledge of labour laws and factory compliance requirements.

- Strong communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills.