Plant Human Resources Manager

Role Title: Plant HR / HR Business Partner – Manufacturing

Location: Maraimalai Nagar (Chengalpattu)

Experience: 8–15 years (preferred in manufacturing/plant setup)

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Plant HR professional to manage end-to-end HR operations at the manufacturing unit. The role involves handling employee relations, statutory compliance, workforce planning, and Industrial Relations, Union & Legal, ensuring smooth plant operations while aligning with business goals.

Key Responsibilities:

🔹 1. Employee Relations & IR (Industrial Relations)

• Manage shopfloor employee relations and maintain a positive work environment
• Handle grievances, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution
• Coordinate with unions (if applicable) and support negotiations
• Drive engagement initiatives for blue-collar workforce

🔹 2. Statutory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with labor laws such as:
• Factories Act
• PF, ESI, Bonus, Gratuity
• Shops & Establishment (if applicable)
• Coordinate audits and maintain statutory records
• Liaise with government authorities

🔹 3. Recruitment & Workforce Planning

• Manage hiring for blue-collar and staff roles
• Coordinate with contractors/vendors for manpower supply
• Plan workforce based on production requirements

🔹 4. Payroll & Attendance Management

• Oversee attendance, shift schedules, and leave records
• Support payroll inputs (overtime, incentives, etc.)
• Ensure accuracy in wage processing

🔹 5. Performance & Training

• Drive performance management process for plant employees
• Identify training needs and coordinate L&D programs
• Conduct induction and onboarding for new hires

🔹 6. HR Operations

• Maintain employee records and HRMIS systems
• Implement HR policies and processes
• Support audits, reporting, and documentation

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of labor laws & statutory compliance.
• Experience in industrial relations (IR) and union handling
• Exposure to manufacturing/plant HR operations
• Good stakeholder management skills
• Ability to handle blue-collar workforce
• Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA/MSW in HR or equivalent.

Experience in Manufacturing, heavy engineering, FMCG, or similar industries