Job Title: HR Manager - Manufacturing Industry
Location : Head Office (Regular travel to manufacturing plants across locations)
Experience: 8 - 10 years
Industry Preference : Heavy Engineering, Manufacturing, Steel, Wire & Cable, Automotive, Industrial Manufacturing
Qualification : MBA in Human Resources or equivalent
Salary up to : Up to 12 LPA
About the Company:
Our client is a leading technology-driven manufacturing organization specializing in steel wire transformation and surface coating solutions. Established over two decades ago, the company has grown from a modest production capacity to an annual capacity exceeding 200,000 MT, serving customers across India, South East Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Middle East.
With multiple state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities near Mumbai and a workforce of over 1,200 professionals, the organization caters to industries such as power & transmission, infrastructure, auto ancillary, agriculture, and engineering. Driven by innovation, advanced technology, and a commitment to excellence, the company offers an environment focused on growth, learning, and long-term career development.
Role Summary:
The HR Manager will be responsible for driving talent acquisition, performance management, compensation & benefits, payroll coordination, HR operations, employee engagement, and employee relations across corporate and plant locations. The role requires partnering with business leaders to foster a high-performance culture while ensuring compliance and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
Talent Acquisition:
- Lead end-to-end recruitment and workforce planning across functions and locations.
- Build talent pipelines for critical and leadership positions.
- Drive employer branding and hiring effectiveness initiatives.
Performance Management:
- Implement and monitor KPI/KRA frameworks across departments.
- Drive annual performance appraisal cycles and performance reviews.
- Support managers in talent development and performance improvement initiatives.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Manage salary benchmarking, compensation reviews, increments, and promotions.
- Coordinate with payroll teams to ensure accurate and timely salary processing.
- Support compensation strategy and employee benefits administration.
HR Operations, Compliance & HRMS:
- Oversee employee lifecycle management from onboarding to separation.
- Ensure adherence to labour laws, statutory requirements, audits, and company policies across all locations.
- Drive effective utilization of HRMS (preferably Spine HRMS) and maintain HR analytics and MIS reports.
- Develop and implement HR policies, SOPs, and process improvements.
Employee Relations & Labour Management:
- Manage employee grievances, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution.
- Partner with plant leadership to maintain harmonious employee relations.
- Support workforce planning, engagement initiatives, and labour compliance.
- Handle investigations and employee-related matters effectively.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):
- Time-to-Hire & Recruitment Closure Rate
- Employee Retention / Attrition Rate
- Performance Appraisal Completion Rate
- KPI/KRA Effectiveness
- Payroll Accuracy & Timeliness
- Employee Engagement Score
- HR Compliance & Audit Score
- HRMS Data Accuracy & MIS Reporting
Preferred Candidate Profile:
- MBA in HR or equivalent qualification.
- 10–12 years of HR experience in manufacturing or industrial organizations.
- Strong exposure to plant HR, labour laws, and employee relations.
- Experience in recruitment, PMS, C&B, and HR operations.
- Hands-on experience with HRMS platforms, preferably Spine HRMS.
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Willingness to travel regularly across plant locations.
Reporting To:
Head – Human Resources / Senior Management
Pay: ₹1,000,000.00 - ₹1,200,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Application Question(s):
- How many years of HR experience do you have in Manufacturing, Heavy Engineering, Automotive, Steel, Wire & Cable, or Industrial organizations?
- Have you handled HR responsibilities for manufacturing plants or factory locations?
- Do you have experience in Performance Management Systems (KPI/KRA/Appraisal Process)?
- Have you independently managed end-to-end recruitment for multiple locations?
- Have you managed compensation reviews, salary benchmarking, increments, and promotions?
- Do you have experience using Spine HRMS
Work Location: In person
