Role Overview We are looking for an experienced and qualified HR professional to lead the HR function at our Sinnar manufacturing operations. The role requires a hands-on HR leader with experience in a large manufacturing environment involving permanent employees, contractual manpower and outsourced workforce. The individual should be equally comfortable working with management, employees, contractors and people on the shop floor. The HR Manager will be responsible for building a structured, transparent and people-oriented HR function capable of supporting the Company's growth plans. The Expectation We are looking for an HR leader who understands that HR is not merely a support function. The individual should be capable of building the people, systems, culture and leadership pipeline required for a manufacturing organisation preparing for significant growth. The objective is to create an environment where good people are recognised, employees have visible opportunities to learn and grow, performance is measured objectively, and integrity, discipline and ownership become part of everyday working culture. Key Responsibilities Develop, document and implement comprehensive HR policies, systems and SOPs. Ensure accurate and timely processing of salaries, wages, allowances, overtime, incentives and statutory benefits. Ensure compliance with applicable labour laws and statutory requirements. Manage permanent, contractual and outsourced manpower across the manufacturing operations. Handle Industrial Relations, employee grievances, disciplinary matters and labour-related issues with maturity and fairness. Review manpower requirements and develop the organisation structure and organogram in line with the Company's growth plans. Establish clear Job Descriptions, KRAs and KPIs for major positions and departments. Develop performance management and incentive systems linked to measurable KPIs, productivity, system/ERP adoption and best practices. Develop structured career paths, succession plans and growth opportunities so that employees can see their future within the organisation. Identify competency and skill gaps and establish structured training and development programmes. Strengthen employee engagement, communication, recognition and welfare initiatives. Build a culture of integrity, discipline, ownership, teamwork, learning and performance. Develop HR dashboards and provide management with reliable manpower and organisational data for decision-making. Desired Profile MBA/PGDM in HR or equivalent full-time professional qualification. Strong experience in HR within a manufacturing/engineering environment. Experience handling large manpower, including contractual and outsourced workforce. Sound knowledge of Industrial Relations, labour laws, payroll and statutory compliance. Experience in Performance Management, KPIs, incentive systems, organisation development and training. Comfortable with ERP/HRMS, Excel, MIS and digital HR systems. Strong communication, interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills. High standards of integrity, confidentiality and professional conduct. Willing to be permanently based at Sinnar.
Key Performance Indicators KPI Expected Focus
Manpower Productivity Optimum manpower deployment and productivity
Payroll Accuracy Accurate and timely salary, wages and benefits
Statutory Compliance Full and timely regulatory compliance
Industrial Relations Recruitment Minimum disruptions and timely grievance resolution Right people recruited within defined timelines
Attrition & Retention Retention of critical and high-performing talent
Performance Management Departmental KPIs and structured performance reviews
Training & Skill Developmen Skill matrix, training completion and competency improvement Employee Engagement Recognition, communication, welfare and workplace culture
HR System Adoption Maximum HRMS/ERP adoption with accurate employee data
Work Location: In person
