Plant HR

Role & responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

1. HR Generalist Activities

• Maintain and manage employee life cycle processes onboarding to exit.
• Manage time office functions including attendance, leave, and payroll coordination.
• Ensure compliance with HR policies and implementation at plant level.
• Grievance handling and basic employee counseling at the plant.
• Maintain and update employee records in HRIS and physical files.
• Coordinate performance management and appraisal processes.

2. Recruitment & Staffing

• Collaborate with plant/function heads to understand manpower requirements.
• Source and screen candidates for blue-collar and staff positions.
• Conduct initial interviews and coordinate final rounds with relevant stakeholders.
• Liaise with recruitment agencies and external vendors when needed.
• Drive onboarding and induction of new hires at the plant.

3. Administration

• Oversee day-to-day administration of the plant including housekeeping, security, and facility management.
• Coordinate with vendors for utilities, canteen, transportation, and other services.
• Manage company-provided accommodation or travel arrangements for plant staff.
• Monitor and control admin-related budgets and expenditures.

4. Statutory Compliance & IR Support

• Ensure compliance with all statutory and labor law regulations (PF, ESIC, Factory Act, etc.).
• Maintain statutory records, registers and liaise with government authorities.
• Assist in union/worker communication and basic industrial relations activities, if applicable.

5. Employee Engagement & Welfare

• Drive employee welfare and engagement programs at the plant.
• Celebrate events and manage CSR activities locally.
• Conduct HR awareness sessions (PoSH, code of conduct, safety, etc.).

Preferred candidate profile

• Strong understanding of HR processes, recruitment, and compliance.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders.
• Basic knowledge of labor laws and statutory requirements.
• Proficient in MS Office and HRMS tools.

Qualification & Experience:

• MSW/PGDM in HR or equivalent.

5+ years of relevant experience in HR, preferably in a plant/manufacturing setup.