
Human Resources Manager
4 weeks ago
Job Description
Job Title: HR Manager (Factory Operations)
Company: KIM Factory
Location: Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India (or nearby industrial area)
Position Type: Full-Time, On-Site
Job Summary:
KIM Factory is seeking an experienced and hands-on HR Manager to lead all human resources functions at our manufacturing facility. The ideal candidate will be a proactive and resourceful leader responsible for managing the entire employee lifecycle, from recruitment and onboarding to employee relations and statutory compliance. You will be a strategic partner to the factory leadership, ensuring smooth operations by effectively managing our most valuable asset – our people. A key focus of this role will be on robust manpower planning and the successful sourcing of a skilled and unskilled workforce to meet production demands.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Manpower Planning & Recruitment:
- Develop and execute effective recruitment strategies to attract and hire a sufficient number of skilled, semi-skilled, and unskilled workers.
- Proactively source candidates by building and maintaining strong relationships with local Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs), labour contractors, employment agencies, and community leaders.
- Manage the end-to-end recruitment process for all factory personnel, including staff, supervisors, and operators.
- Ensure timely onboarding and induction for all new hires to integrate them effectively into the factory's culture and safety protocols.
2. Employee Relations & Grievance Management:
- Foster a positive and productive work environment on the factory floor.
- Act as the first point of contact for all employee queries, concerns, and grievances, ensuring timely and fair resolution.
- Proactively manage and resolve disputes, and handle disciplinary actions in accordance with company policy and legal guidelines.
- Conduct regular worker meetings and engagement activities to boost morale and maintain open lines of communication.
3. Statutory Compliance & Labour Law:
- Ensure 100% compliance with all applicable labour laws, including the Factories Act, 1948, PF & ESI regulations, Minimum Wages Act, Payment of Bonus Act, Gratuity Act, and Contract Labour (Regulation & Abolition) Act.
- Manage all statutory documentation, maintain required registers, and file timely returns.
- Liaise with government officials from the Labour Department, PF Office, ESI Corporation, and Factory Inspectorate.
- Represent the company during audits and inspections.
4. HR Operations & Administration:
- Oversee time and attendance management, ensuring accuracy for payroll processing.
- Manage payroll inputs and coordinate with the finance department for timely salary disbursement.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records, both physical and digital.
- Handle the complete exit process for employees, including full and final settlements.
5. Performance Management, Training & Development:
- Implement performance appraisal systems for factory staff and supervisors.
- Identify training needs for the workforce, focusing on skill enhancement, safety procedures, and productivity improvement.
- Organize and coordinate training sessions as required.
Required Qualifications & Experience:
- Education: Bachelor's degree is required. An MBA in HR or a Master's degree in Labour Welfare (MLW) / Social Work (MSW) is highly preferred.
- Experience: A minimum of 7-10 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 5 years in a direct HR management role within a manufacturing or factory environment.
- Language Skills: Fluency in Gujarati and Hindi is mandatory for effective communication with the workforce. Proficiency in English is required for reporting and documentation.
Essential Skills & Competencies:
- Expert Knowledge: In-depth, practical knowledge of Indian Labour Laws and factory compliance.
- Recruitment Expertise: Proven track record of successful blue-collar/worker hiring and managing labour supply.
- Conflict Resolution: Strong negotiation and conflict-resolution skills with the ability to handle sensitive situations with tact and firmness.
- Interpersonal Skills: Excellent ability to build rapport and trust with employees at all levels, from shop floor workers to senior management.
- Resilience: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure factory environment.
- Integrity: High level of professionalism, ethics, and integrity.
- Salary 50k per month