HR Manager

Job Title: HR Manager

Department: Human Resources & Administration

Industry: Manufacturing

Reports To: Plant Head / General Manager / Director

Job PurposeTo manage the complete HR and administration function of the manufacturing facility, ensuring effective manpower planning, recruitment, employee relations, labour law compliance, payroll administration, training and development, employee welfare, and factory administration. The role is responsible for maintaining a disciplined, productive, safe, and legally compliant working environment while supporting the organisation's operational and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

1. Manage manpower planning, recruitment, selection, onboarding, and employee retention.
2. Ensure compliance with applicable labour laws, statutory requirements, and company policies.
3. Manage industrial relations, employee grievances, disciplinary proceedings, and workforce communication.
4. Supervise payroll, attendance, overtime, leave administration, and compensation-related activities.
5. Coordinate contract labour management and verify contractor statutory compliance.
6. Develop and implement HR policies, procedures, and employee welfare initiatives.
7. Plan and coordinate employee training, skill development, and performance appraisal programmes.
8. Oversee factory administration, security, housekeeping, canteen, transportation, and other facilities, as applicable.
9. Coordinate with the Production, Quality, Maintenance, Finance, and EHS departments to ensure smooth factory operations.
10. Prepare HR MIS reports covering manpower, absenteeism, attrition, payroll, overtime, and training.
11. Promote employee engagement, workplace discipline, productivity, and harmonious industrial relations.
12. Manage employee separation, exit interviews, and full and final settlement.
13. Support management in workforce cost optimisation, organisational development, and continuous improvement.
14. Coordinate HR and statutory audits and ensure proper maintenance of employee and compliance records.

Key Performance

• IndicatorsManpower fulfilment and recruitment efficiency.
• Employee attrition and absenteeism.
• Labour law and statutory compliance.
• Payroll accuracy and timely salary disbursement.
• Training completion and effectiveness.
• Contract labour compliance.
• Employee grievance resolution.
• Workforce productivity and employee engagement.