Plant Human Resources Specialist

Plant Human Resources Specialist -
Mannitab Plant
LOCATION: Mannitab Plant, Malegaon, Nashik.
REPORTS TO: Plant Human Resources Specialist, India Operation (based at Ahmedabad)
DIRECT REPORTS: Admin Exe, Contract Security, Contract Admin team
SCOPE: Plant HR activities, including compliance.
WORKPLACE TYPE: On-site
Company Background
Ingredion (The parent organization) is a Fortune 500 provider of ingredient solutions that helps nourish, comfort, sustain, and delight people around the world. Ingredion's wide range of ingredient solutions is strategically designed to address changing consumer trends and preferences. Our specialty portfolio includes starch-based texturizers, clean and simple ingredients, plant-based proteins, sugar reduction and specialty sweeteners, and food systems. Our innovative ingredient solutions are used by consumers in everyday products, from foods and beverages to paper and pharmaceuticals. And we do it all in a planet-friendly sustainable manner.

The
Plant Human Resources Specialist
reports to Plant Human Resources Specialist, India Operation, but sits at the local site. Delivers, coordinates and implements local administrative HR tasks. Provide front-line support to deliver necessary local HR activities, including associate talent acquisition, contingent worker management, learning, time & attendance, and employee & labor relations.

Core Responsibilities
Contract Labor Management:
Manage the recruitment, onboarding, and supervision of contract workers as needed. Ensure that contract labor practices comply with relevant labor laws and regulations. Monitor the performance and adherence of contract laborers to company policies and safety regulation

Labor Law Compliance:
Ensure all the local laws requirement are accommodated i.e. Licenses, returns, etc. Stay updated with Indian labor laws, regulations, and amendments relevant to the manufacturing industry. Ensure the organization's policies, practices, and procedures comply with labor laws, including minimum wages, working hours, and safety regulations.

Employee Relations:
Handle employee grievances, disputes, and complaints promptly and fairly. Promote a positive work environment by encouraging open communication and conflict resolution.

Conflict Resolution:
Manage or lead investigations into employee claims of unfair treatment or management charges of misconduct or non-compliance, and communicate findings to manager, HR Business Partner, and/or Legal as appropriate Monitor and resolve discipline issues, if appropriate, and, refer to disciplinary process Manage appeals process, conducting meetings, and determinations. Manage documentation of all materials and decisions related to employee and labor relations investigations. Collaborate with legal counsel when necessary to address legal aspects of disputes.

Documentation and Reporting:
Maintain accurate records of labor relations activities, negotiations, and agreements. Prepare reports for management, regulatory authorities, as required. Provide documentation for audit purposes.

Training and Education:
Support local learning initiatives including conducting learning needs analysis, developing learning content, delivering training, and managing local logistics.

Operational Excellence
Deploy services that are required to be executed at a local level. Provide input on HR policies, processes and programs to CoEs Support end-to-end associate recruitment process including sourcing, candidate pool management, recruitment, and onboarding of associate level employees Manage in-person time and attendance activities, including reviewing, resolving, and approving timecards Manage local community relations, as needed Manage performance management for the associates Act as single point of contact for payroll deliverables Drive employee engagement activities, as needed Support and collaborate with other function within the plant to ensure smooth operation

Mandatory Requirements
Qualified candidates will have:

• University Degree or equivalent experience in a related field
• Work experience of 8to10 years as HR Generalist in food and beverage/Pharma/ FMCG industry. Experience within the manufacturing / plants HR role would be an advantage
• Working knowledge of HR policies, practices, and procedures and Labour laws
• Fluent in spoken and written English, Hindi & Marathi.
• Local candidate.

Desirable Requirements

• Experience and familiar working with HR system e.g., Workday is an added advantage

Required Behaviors And Skills

• Establishes good collaboration and exchange with HR Business Partners, HR Operations, Communities of expertise and Global Shared Services team
• Detail-oriented execution of routine and complex processes (HR functional / operational knowledge)
• Ability to deliver high quality HR support consistently in a professional manner e.g., adaptable to different audience and situations
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and multi-tasking whenever required
• Ability to quickly comprehend requirements and carry out transactions in accordance with set standards
• Service mindset with strong communication and interpersonal skills and a collaborative team spirit
• Adaptable to quickly changing requirements and able to manage conflicting demands
• Strong work ethic, integrity and personal accountability
• Proficient use of applicable technology and Microsoft Office
• Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing

Relocation available: No

Relocation Available:
Yes, Within Country