Human Resources Specialist

Job Title: Plant HR Specialist Location: Shrirampur, Maharashtra Department: Human Resources Experience: 8+ Years (Preferably in Dairy / FMCG / Food Processing Industry) Reporting To: Plant HR Manager Role Summary: The Plant HR Specialist will oversee end-to-end human resource management at the dairy plant, ensuring effective manpower planning, employee engagement, statutory compliance, and alignment of HR practices with plant operations. The role demands a hands-on HR professional with strong industrial relations experience and the ability to work closely with production, quality, and maintenance teams to support plant efficiency and employee well-being. Key Responsibilities: 1. Talent Acquisition & Manpower Planning Manage recruitment and onboarding for plant-level roles (technical, production, logistics, etc.). Coordinate with functional heads to ensure adequate manpower availability as per production plans. Drive workforce optimization initiatives. 2. Employee Relations & Engagement Maintain harmonious employee relations and address grievances effectively. Foster a positive work culture through regular engagement activities and communication forums. Conduct employee satisfaction surveys and implement action plans. 3. Statutory Compliance & IR Ensure 100% compliance with all labour laws and statutory requirements (Factories Act, ESI, PF, CLRA, etc.). Liaise with local authorities, government bodies, and labour departments. Handle contract labour management and ensure vendor compliance. Support disciplinary actions and grievance redressal procedures as per company policies. 4. Performance Management & Development Drive the annual appraisal process for plant employees. Identify training needs and coordinate skill development programs. Support leadership development initiatives at the plant level. 5. Attendance, Payroll & HR Operations Oversee attendance management, shift scheduling, and leave administration. Coordinate with payroll for timely and accurate processing. Maintain employee records, documentation, and HRMIS data integrity. 6. Health, Safety & Welfare Promote workplace safety culture in collaboration with the EHS team. Drive welfare initiatives such as medical camps, canteen facilities, and housing support. Ensure compliance with occupational health standards. Qualifications & Skills: Education: MBA / PGDM in Human Resources or Industrial Relations. Experience: Minimum 8 years of HR experience, preferably in a dairy / FMCG / manufacturing setup. Technical Skills: Sound understanding of labour laws, payroll systems, and HRIS. Soft Skills: Excellent interpersonal skills, problem-solving ability, leadership presence, and negotiation skills. Languages: Proficiency in English ,Hindi and Marathi