Plant HR Manager for a Reputed PEB Structure manufacturing at Sanand, Ahmedabad

Job Description:

Job Title: Plant HR Manager

Location: Sanand, Gujarat
Reporting To:  HR Head

Job Purpose

The Plant HR Manager is responsible for managing end-to-end Human Resources operations for the manufacturing plant, with a strong focus on Industrial Relations, statutory compliances, blue-collar workforce management, and employee lifecycle activities. The role plays a critical part in ensuring smooth plant operations through robust people practices, discipline, and employee engagement.

Key Responsibilities

Industrial Relations & Employee Relations

• Lead Industrial Relations (IR) at the plant level to ensure harmonious relations with workmen
• Handle disciplinary issues, misconduct cases, domestic enquiries, and grievance redressal
• Liaise with labor authorities, unions (if applicable), and external stakeholders
• Ensure peaceful plant operations with minimum disruptions

Statutory Compliance & Labor Laws

• Ensure full compliance with Factories Act, CLRA, Shops & Establishments, PF, ESI, Gratuity, Bonus, Minimum Wages, Standing Orders, and other applicable labor laws
• Manage inspections, audits, notices, and returns related to statutory bodies
• Maintain all statutory registers, records, and documentation

Time Office & Workforce Management

• Oversee Time Office operations, including:
• Attendance management
• Shift scheduling
• Overtime tracking
• Leave management
• Ensure accurate data flow for payroll processing
• Coordinate with payroll vendors / corporate HR teams

Recruitment & Manpower Planning

• Manage blue-collar recruitment including operators, technicians, helpers, and contract workforce
• Support white-collar hiring for plant roles as required
• Coordinate with contractors for contract labor deployment and compliance
• Support manpower planning in line with production requirements

Employee Lifecycle Management

• Manage complete worker lifecycle activities:
• Joining & induction
• Confirmation
• Transfers
• Promotions
• Exits, resignations, and settlements
• Ensure proper documentation and HR records management

Plant HR Initiatives & Engagement

• Lead plant-level HR initiatives related to:
• Employee engagement
• Welfare activities
• Health & safety awareness programs
• Training coordination
• Drive initiatives to improve attendance, productivity, and morale
• Implement corporate HR policies at plant level

Worker Welfare & Administration

• Manage worker welfare facilities such as canteen, transport, PPE, medical, and statutory amenities
• Address employee concerns proactively and ensure timely resolution
• Support safety, housekeeping, and discipline initiatives in coordination with plant leadership

Education & Experience

• Qualification:
• MBA (HR) / MSW / MLW (mandatory)
• Experience:
• Significant experience as Plant HR / Factory HR in a manufacturing environment
• Strong exposure to IR, labor compliances, and blue-collar workforce management
• Experience in handling large workforce (permanent + contract) preferred

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of Indian labor laws and statutory compliances
• Hands-on experience in Industrial Relations
• Ability to manage shop-floor workforce and sensitive situations
• Practical, people-oriented, and solution-driven approach
• Good coordination skills with plant leadership and corporate HR

Role Snapshot

• Senior HR leadership role at plant level
• Heavy focus on IR, compliance, and shop-floor HR
• Critical role in enabling smooth plant operations