We are hiring for our client.
Role Overview
We are looking for an experienced HR Manager who will be the dedicated HR resource owning all people-related matters across our manufacturing and office locations. This is a hands-on generalist role requiring strong knowledge of Indian labour law, statutory compliance, payroll processing, and the ability to build genuine relationships with both plant-level employees and business leadership.
Key Responsibilities
1. Compliance & Labour Law
● Ensure adherence to applicable labour laws: Factories Act, Shops & Establishments Act, Contract Labour Act, and state-specific regulations across all locations.
● Maintain and renew statutory registrations, licences, LWPF and returns on time — PF, ESIC, PT, Gratuity, Bonus, Maternity Benefit.
● Stay current with amendments under the 4 Labour Codes and prepare the organisation for
progressive compliance.
● Conduct periodic internal HR audits and proactively flag gaps to leadership.
2. Payroll & Statutory Processing
● Own end-to-end monthly payroll processing: inputs, validation, disbursement, and payslip
generation.
● Manage PF, ESIC, PT, and TDS filings; coordinate with finance for reconciliation and remittances.
● Handle CTC structuring and offer letter creation in line with Code on Wages 2019 guidelines.
● Manage full-and-final settlements, gratuity calculations, and statutory deductions accurately.
3. Recruitment & Onboarding
● Manage end-to-end hiring for plant, warehouse, sales, and support functions — from JD creation to offer closure.
● Source candidates via job portals, vendor agencies, referrals, and campus channels as
appropriate.
● Design and deliver structured onboarding experiences for new joiners across locations.
● Build and maintain talent pipelines for high-turnover or critical roles.
4. End-to-End Employee Lifecycle Management
● Manage the complete employee journey: joining formalities, confirmation, transfers, promotions, performance cycles, and exits.
● Administer probation reviews and annual appraisal processes in coordination with functional managers.
● Maintain accurate, up-to-date employee records and documentation in physical and digital
formats.
● Handle exit interviews, attrition analysis, and present retention insights to leadership quarterly.
5. HRMS Management
● Own and administer the HRMS platform : employee master, leave, attendance, and payroll
modules.
● Drive adoption of self-service features among employees and managers; train new users as
needed.
● Ensure data hygiene, regular audits, and system accuracy across all HR records.
● Generate and analyse MIS reports (headcount, attrition, leaves, costs) for management review.
6. Plant Visits & Multi-Site HR Support
● Conduct regular planned visits to manufacturing plants and project sites to provide on-ground HR support.
● Build trusted relationships with plant supervisors, workers, and contract labour.
● Ensure plant-level compliance with safety norms, contractor headcount requirements, and
statutory postings.
● Coordinate with leadership on policy design, HR strategy, and organisational development inputs.
7. Employee Grievance Management
● Serve as the first point of contact for employee concerns, complaints, and disciplinary matters.
● Manage grievance redressal with speed, fairness, and confidentiality; escalate appropriately.
● Ensure POSH compliance: ICC constitution, training, and case handling.
● Maintain disciplinary records and support management in show-cause notices and termination procedures.
8. Team Engagement & Culture
● Design and execute an employee engagement calendar: R&R programmes, team events, festive celebrations, and milestone recognition.
● Run periodic pulse surveys and employee listening sessions; distil findings for leadership.
● Champion culture-building aligned with the organisation's values and safety-first mindset.
● Partner with managers to build team morale, especially in plant and field teams.
Core Competency Snapshot
Compliance & Labour Law Payroll & Statutory Employee Lifecycle
Recruitment & Onboarding HRMS Management Plant & Site Visits
Grievance Handling Team Engagement People Operations
Qualifications & Experience
● MBA / PGDM in Human Resources (or equivalent) from a recognised institution.
● 4 – 6 years of progressive HR experience; at least 2 years in a manufacturing or industrial
environment is a strong positive.
● Hands-on knowledge of Indian statutory compliance: PF, ESIC, PT, Gratuity, Bonus, Shops &
Establishments Acts.
● Experience with an HRMS/payroll platform (Darwinbox, GreytHR, Keka, or similar, Razor Pay).
● Proficient in MS Office — Excel for MIS, Word for documentation, PowerPoint for presentations.
Key Skills & Attributes
● Strong command of labour law and statutory HR compliance across Indian states.
● High ownership mindset — comfortable working independently with minimal supervision.
● Excellent interpersonal skills; equally at ease with leadership conversations and plant-floor
interactions.
● Detail-oriented with strong process discipline and documentation habits.
● Discreet, trustworthy, and professional in handling sensitive people matters.
● Willingness to travel to plant and project locations as required.
Pay: ₹600,000.00 - ₹800,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
