HR Manager – Factory Operations

Job Description:

Job Title: HR Manager – Factory Operations
Location: Factory
Industry: Iron & Steel / Railway Manufacturing
Experience Required: Minimum 5 Years
Job Type: Full-time, On-site

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced HR Manager with a strong background in the Iron & Steel or Railway industry. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in recruitment, payroll processing, and managing the full HR lifecycle within a manufacturing/factory setup. This role is critical for maintaining workforce stability, legal compliance, and smooth HR operations on the shop floor.

Key Responsibilities:

Recruitment & Onboarding:

• End-to-end recruitment for factory and technical positions.

• Coordinate with department heads to identify manpower requirements.

• Screen candidates, conduct interviews, and manage offer roll-outs.

• Manage onboarding, induction, and joining formalities.

Payroll & Compliance:

• Prepare and process monthly payroll using HR software or Excel.

• Ensure accurate attendance, leave, and overtime calculations.

• Handle statutory compliance (PF, ESI, PT, LWF).

• Coordinate with finance for salary disbursement.

HR Operations & Employee Relations:

• Maintain and update employee records and HRIS.

• Handle grievances, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution.

• Ensure workplace compliance with labor laws and factory rules.

• Manage contract labor documentation and vendor coordination.

Performance & Training:

• Assist in performance management and annual appraisal process.

• Identify skill gaps and arrange relevant training for workers/staff.

General Administration Support:

• Oversee factory welfare initiatives, uniforms, ID cards, and facility upkeep.

• Coordinate safety drills and employee engagement programs.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in HRM, Industrial Relations, or relevant field.

• Minimum 5 years of HR experience in a factory setup within Iron & Steel or Railway sector only.

• Strong knowledge of labor laws, factory compliance, and industrial relations.

• Proficient in MS Excel, HRMS/payroll systems.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Must be proactive, organized, and capable of handling responsibilities independently.

Preferred Candidates:

• Local candidates or those willing to relocate nearby the factory.

• Candidates who have worked in a unionized or labor-intensive environment.