Plant Human Resources Manager

Key Responsibilities 1. HR Operations & Workforce Management

• Manage the complete employee lifecycle for plant-based employees, including onboarding, confirmations, transfers, promotions, and separations.
• Maintain accurate employee records, personnel files, and HR systems in compliance with regulatory and audit requirements.
• Administer attendance, leave, shifts, overtime, and workforce scheduling aligned with 24x7 plant operations. 2. Statutory Compliance & Labor Law Management
• Ensure full compliance with applicable labor laws such as Factories Act, CLRA, PF, ESI, Gratuity, Bonus, Minimum Wages, and Shops & Establishments (where applicable).
• Handle statutory registrations, licenses, returns, inspections, and audits at the plant.
• Liaise with labor authorities, inspectors, and external consultants as required. 3. Industrial Relations & Employee Relations
• Maintain harmonious industrial relations and proactively address employee grievances and disciplinary matters.
• Support domestic inquiries, investigations, and corrective actions as per company policy.
• Engage with worker representatives, committees, and unions (if applicable).
• Promote a positive work culture, open communication, and employee engagement initiatives. 4. Contract Labor & Vendor Management
• Manage contract labor deployment in compliance with CLRA and company guidelines.
• Coordinate with manpower contractors and ensure statutory compliance of third-party labor.
• Monitor attendance, wage payments, safety compliance, and contractor performance. 5. Training, GMP & Safety Support
• Coordinate induction, GMP, EHS, and behavioral training programs for permanent and contract employees.
• Support safety committees, mock drills, and compliance activities related to EHS and GMP.
• Ensure training records are maintained and audit-ready at all times. 6. Performance Management & Rewards Support
• Support implementation of performance management systems for plant employees.
• Coordinate annual appraisal cycles, promotions, and salary reviews in line with corporate HR guidelines.
• Facilitate reward and recognition initiatives to drive engagement and productivity. 7. HR MIS, Reporting & Audit Readiness
• Prepare and maintain HR MIS related to headcount, attrition, absenteeism, overtime, and compliance metrics.
• Provide data and documentation support during internal audits, customer audits, and regulatory inspections.
• Ensure HR systems and records meet GMP and data integrity standards.