Manager/Sr. Manager Plant Human Resource

Job Title: Sr Manager - HR (Plant)

Location: Factory - Daman

Reporting to: Head HR /Promoter

A. Position OBJECTIVE

The Plant HR Manager will be responsible for ensuring seamless implementation of HR policies, statutory compliance, employee relations, and workforce management at the plant. The role serves as a key link between corporate HR and plant operations, ensuring adherence to legal, organizational, and ethical standards while supporting operational excellence.

B. KEY Position Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

1 Statutory Compliance & Industrial Relations

• Ensure full compliance with labour laws and regulations (wages, safety, factory laws, and employment regulations for blue- and white-collar employees).
• Function as managements representative with statutory authorities, including the Labour Commissioner and other government officials, to maintain harmonious relations and ensure smooth factory operations.
• Drive compliance audits and certifications ensuring adherence to prescribed standards.
• Ensure statutory compliance related to PF, ESI, Gratuity, Professional Tax, Income Tax, etc.

2 Payroll & HR Operations

• Oversee plant-level payroll processing, maintain records, and ensure timely submission to the corporate HR team.
• Maintain accurate HR records (personnel files, attendance, leave, etc.).
• Ensure timely renewal of all contracts, annual maintenance contracts (AMCs), insurance policies, and agreements.

3 Performance Management System (PMS)

• Implement and administer the Plant-level Performance Management System in alignment with corporate frameworks.
• Facilitate goal setting, KPI/KRA alignment, performance reviews for all employees.
• Partner with HODs and managers to ensure performance objectives are clearly defined, monitored, and assessed.
• Support identification of high performers, development needs, and succession planning.
• Drive consistency, fairness, and transparency in performance evaluations to reinforce a merit-based culture.

4 Policy Implementation & Performance Management

• Implement HR policies, procedures, and programs in alignment with company objectives and cost efficiency.
• Facilitate Goal setting, performance management systems (PMS), and Key Responsibility Areas (KRAs) in line with HOD/management objectives.
• Provide guidance to managers and employees on HR policies, processes, and best practices.

5 Recruitment & Capability Development

• Manage recruitment and selection processes for blue-collar and support roles, including sourcing, screening, and hiring.
• Develop and implement training programs to enhance employee skills, engagement, and productivity.
• Drive initiatives for employee capability building, culture alignment, and retention.

6 Employee Relations & Engagement

• Address employee grievances, resolve conflicts, and maintain industrial harmony.
• Organize health and wellness programs, in collaboration with doctors and hospitals, to promote employee well-being.
• Partner with functional leaders to foster a safe, compliant, and engaged workforce.

7 Safety, Security & Environment (EHS)

• Ensure implementation of Environment, Health, Safety & Security (EHSS) practices across the plant.
• Conduct periodic security and emergency mock drills in collaboration with HSSE teams and security service providers.
• Ensure plant hygiene and workplace safety standards are strictly maintained.

8 Digitalization & Process Improvement

• Drive HR automation initiatives and introduce innovative solutions to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

9 People Leadership

• Mentor and supervise HR staff at the plant, providing guidance, coaching, and performance feedback.
• Build collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including Production, Quality, Maintenance, Sales & Marketing, Government Agencies, and Audit Bodies.

C. team management skills

• To attract, hire, lead and engage the Team and ensure effective management and achievement of business targets.
• Should be able to train, coach, and guide the team in developing the right knowledge, skills, and customer orientation.
• To assertively drive and ensure that the team is completely aligned on process discipline and meeting targeted milestones.
• Drive discipline in the team through regular review and feedback mechanisms and a complete grasp over data analytics / MIS for performance measurement.
• Have a zero-tolerance attitude towards lapses in integrity, compliances, internal governance standards and Company ethics.

D. Qualifications and Experience

Qualification

Essential: Graduate (BE/B. Com/BMS/BBA)

Preferred: MBA/PGDM in Human Resources

Experience

10 to 12 years of relevant experience in Plant HR (Blue & White-collar workforce)

E. KEY Skills and CompetencIES

• Strong knowledge of HR/IR issues, statutory compliance, audits, and payroll management
• Proficiency in HR software applications (preferred)
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively across diverse functions and teams