HR Manager Plant HR & Industrial Relations (IR)

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced HR Manager to independently manage plant-level HR operations, industrial relations, workforce management, and statutory compliance. The ideal candidate should have strong hands-on experience in manufacturing or FMCG industries, with expertise in labour law compliance, contract labour management, employee relations, and plant HR administration.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end plant HR operations, including manpower planning, recruitment, onboarding, attendance, and employee lifecycle management.
• Handle industrial relations (IR), employee grievances, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution.
• Manage contract labour, contractor coordination, workforce deployment, and manpower records.
• Ensure statutory compliance related to PF, ESIC, CLRA, factory regulations, and applicable labour laws.
• Coordinate payroll inputs, leave management, shift administration, and employee documentation.
• Develop and implement HR policies, procedures, and plant-level employee engagement initiatives.
• Maintain HR MIS, manpower reports, compliance records, and audit documentation.
• Liaise with government authorities, labour inspectors, contractors, and other external stakeholders as required.
• Coordinate employee welfare, training, safety awareness, and performance management activities.
• Work closely with plant leadership to address workforce issues and support smooth manufacturing operations.

• MBA/PGDM in Human Resources or a relevant qualification.
• 7–10 years of relevant experience in Plant HR and Industrial Relations.
• Strong experience in manufacturing, FMCG, food processing, or a similar industrial environment.
• Thorough knowledge of labour laws, statutory compliance, PF, ESIC, CLRA, and factory-related regulations.
• Proven ability to manage contract labour, employee grievances, disciplinary matters, and workforce administration.
• Good communication, leadership, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, HR MIS, and HR/payroll systems.

• Candidates with independent plant HR handling experience.
• Strong exposure to labour management, statutory audits, and industrial relations.

Skills: industrial realtions,fmcg,hr operations,manufacturing