Assistant Manager | Industrial Relations & Factory HR

We are looking for an experienced HR & Industrial Relations (IR) professional to manage factory HR operations with a strong focus on Industrial Relations, Labour Law Compliance, Factory Compliance, and Statutory Requirements. The role requires hands-on experience in dealing with factory workforce, maintaining statutory records, ensuring legal compliance, and partnering with plant leadership to create a disciplined and compliant work environment.

Key Responsibilities

Industrial Relations (IR)

• Manage day-to-day Industrial Relations activities and maintain a healthy work environment within the plant.
• Build strong relationships with workmen, supervisors, and plant leadership.
• Handle employee grievances, disciplinary matters, domestic enquiries, and conflict resolution.
• Support negotiations and interactions with employee representatives/unions, wherever applicable.

Statutory & Labour Law Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all applicable labour legislations including:
• Factories Act
• Industrial Disputes Act
• Shops & Establishment Act (where applicable)
• Contract Labour (Regulation & Abolition) Act
• Minimum Wages Act
• Payment of Wages Act
• Payment of Bonus Act
• Payment of Gratuity Act
• Employees' Provident Fund (EPF)
• Employees' State Insurance (ESIC)
• Labour Welfare Fund and other applicable statutes.
• Coordinate statutory inspections and ensure timely closure of observations.
• Liaise with government authorities including Factory Inspector, Labour Department, PF, ESIC, and other statutory bodies.

Factory HR Operations

• Manage employee lifecycle activities including onboarding, confirmation, transfers, and separation.
• Maintain employee records, HR documentation, and statutory registers as per legal requirements.
• Ensure timely submission of statutory returns and maintenance of mandatory employment registers.
• Support attendance management, leave administration, and payroll inputs.
• Coordinate contractor compliance, labour licences, and statutory documentation.

HR Operations

• Support recruitment for plant and shop-floor positions.
• Assist in performance management, employee engagement, and welfare initiatives.
• Drive implementation of HR policies, SOPs, and disciplinary processes.
• Prepare HR MIS, compliance reports, and manpower reports for management.

Desired Candidate Profile

• 410 years of experience in Factory HR, Industrial Relations, and Labour Law Compliance.
• Strong knowledge of Factories Act, Industrial Relations, Labour Laws, Contract Labour Compliance, PF, ESIC, Gratuity, Bonus, and Wage-related legislations.
• Hands-on experience in maintaining statutory registers, labour records, and compliance documentation.
• Experience in handling labour inspections, statutory audits, and interactions with government authorities.
• Good understanding of contractor workforce management and statutory compliance.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and HRMS systems.

Preferred Background

Candidates from manufacturing, steel, engineering, metals, chemicals, cement, mining, automotive, or other industrial manufacturing plants will be preferred.

Key Competencies

• Industrial Relations
• Labour Law Compliance
• Factory Compliance
• Statutory Audits & Inspections
• PF, ESIC & Gratuity Administration
• Contract Labour Management
• Employee Relations
• Disciplinary & Grievance Handling
• HR Operations
• Payroll Coordination
• HR Documentation & Compliance

This role is ideal for a hands-on Factory HR professional who enjoys working on the shop floor, has a strong command of labour legislation and industrial relations, and can ensure a legally compliant, disciplined, and productive manufacturing environment.