Manager-Plant HR (Jaipur)

Job Description:

Job Description – Plant HR Operations

Job Title: Manager / Senior Manager – Plant HR Operations
Department: Human Resources
Location: Manufacturing Plant
Experience Required: Minimum 8+ Years
Joining: Immediate Joiners Preferred
Industry Preference: Manufacturing / Automotive / Engineering / Industrial Manufacturing

Job Purpose

We are looking for an experienced and hands-on Plant HR Operations professional to manage end-to-end HR activities at the manufacturing facility. The ideal candidate should have strong exposure to workforce management, factory compliance, contract labour management, employee relations, administration, safety coordination, TQM/Kaizen practices, and daily HR reporting.

The candidate must be comfortable working closely with shop-floor employees and plant leadership in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

1.⁠ ⁠Plant HR Operations

•⁠ ⁠Manage complete day-to-day HR operations for the manufacturing plant.
•⁠ ⁠Handle employee lifecycle activities including joining, induction, confirmation, transfers, promotions, and exit processes.
•⁠ ⁠Ensure smooth implementation of HR policies and procedures across the plant.
•⁠ ⁠Act as a key HR point of contact for employees, supervisors, department heads, and plant management.

2.⁠ ⁠Workforce & Team Management

•⁠ ⁠Manage and monitor blue-collar, white-collar, and contract workforce.
•⁠ ⁠Ensure optimum manpower deployment as per production and operational requirements.
•⁠ ⁠Handle workforce planning, absenteeism, attrition, overtime, and shift management.
•⁠ ⁠Ensure effective team handling and coordination across different departments.

3.⁠ ⁠Contract Labour Management

•⁠ ⁠Manage end-to-end contract labour operations.
•⁠ ⁠Coordinate with manpower contractors and vendors.
•⁠ ⁠Monitor contractor compliance, attendance, deployment, wages, statutory documentation, and billing.
•⁠ ⁠Ensure compliance with applicable contract labour regulations and company policies.

4.⁠ ⁠Factory Compliance & Statutory Requirements

•⁠ ⁠Ensure compliance with applicable labour laws, Factory Act requirements, and statutory regulations.
•⁠ ⁠Maintain statutory registers, employee records, licences, and compliance documentation.
•⁠ ⁠Coordinate with internal and external auditors and government authorities during inspections.
•⁠ ⁠Ensure timely compliance related to PF, ESIC, Bonus, Gratuity, Minimum Wages, CLRA, and other applicable labour laws.

5.⁠ ⁠Employee Relations & Industrial Relations

•⁠ ⁠Maintain healthy employee relations across the plant.
•⁠ ⁠Address employee grievances and workplace concerns effectively.
•⁠ ⁠Support disciplinary actions and ensure adherence to plant rules and policies.
•⁠ ⁠Coordinate with supervisors, employees, and union representatives, wherever applicable.
•⁠ ⁠Promote a disciplined, productive, and positive work environment.

6.⁠ ⁠Administration & Facilities Management

•⁠ ⁠Oversee plant administration and employee welfare activities.
•⁠ ⁠Coordinate facilities management including housekeeping, transportation, security, canteen, and other employee services.
•⁠ ⁠Ensure proper vendor coordination and service quality.
•⁠ ⁠Maintain smooth administrative operations at the plant.

7.⁠ ⁠Safety Management Coordination

•⁠ ⁠Work closely with the EHS/Safety team to promote safety awareness.
•⁠ ⁠Support implementation of plant safety policies and employee safety initiatives.
•⁠ ⁠Ensure employee participation in safety training and awareness programs.
•⁠ ⁠Support investigation and corrective action for workplace incidents from an HR and employee perspective.

8.⁠ ⁠TQM, Kaizen & Continuous Improvement

•⁠ ⁠Support and promote TQM, Kaizen, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives.
•⁠ ⁠Encourage employee participation in improvement programs.
•⁠ ⁠Coordinate with plant teams for productivity and process improvement initiatives.
•⁠ ⁠Maintain records and reports related to employee participation and improvement activities.

9.⁠ ⁠Daily Reporting & MIS

•⁠ ⁠Prepare and share daily HR and manpower reports with management.
•⁠ ⁠Track key parameters including:
- Manpower strength
- Attendance and absenteeism
- Overtime
- Attrition
- Contract manpower
- Recruitment status
- Employee grievances
- Compliance status
•⁠ ⁠Ensure timely and accurate reporting to plant and corporate management.

Required Candidate Profile

•⁠ ⁠Minimum 8+ years of experience in Plant HR Operations.
•⁠ ⁠Mandatory experience in a manufacturing / factory environment.
•⁠ ⁠Strong exposure to contract labour management and workforce management.
•⁠ ⁠Good understanding of factory compliance and labour laws.
•⁠ ⁠Experience in handling employee relations and industrial relations.
•⁠ ⁠Exposure to plant administration and facilities management.
•⁠ ⁠Knowledge of TQM, Kaizen, 5S, and continuous improvement practices will be preferred.
•⁠ ⁠Strong leadership and team handling capabilities.
•⁠ ⁠Ability to work independently in a fast-paced plant environment.

Educational Qualification

MBA / PGDM – Human Resources / MSW / Personnel Management / Labour Welfare

Key Skills

•⁠ ⁠Plant HR Operations
•⁠ ⁠Contract Labour Management
•⁠ ⁠Workforce Management
•⁠ ⁠Factory Compliance
•⁠ ⁠Labour Law Compliance
•⁠ ⁠Employee Relations & Industrial Relations
•⁠ ⁠Plant Administration
•⁠ ⁠Facilities Management
•⁠ ⁠Safety Management Coordination
•⁠ ⁠Team Handling
•⁠ ⁠TQM / Kaizen / 5S
•⁠ ⁠Attendance & Payroll Coordination
•⁠ ⁠Daily MIS & Report Generation
•⁠ ⁠Employee Engagement & Grievance Handling

Joining Requirement

Immediate Joiners or candidates with a maximum 15–30 days notice period will be highly preferred.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate should be a hands-on Plant HR professional with 8+ years of manufacturing experience, capable of independently managing HR operations, workforce, compliance, contract labour, employee relations, administration, and daily reporting while working closely with plant leadership and shop-floor teams.