Job Description – Sr. Executive – Plant HR Operations

Position: Sr. Executive – Plant HR Operations
Department: Human Resources
Industry: Manufacturing
Experience: 3+ Years
Qualification: MBA / PGDM – HR
CTC: Up to ₹6.00 LPA
Location: Plant Location
Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role

We are looking for a Sr. Executive – Plant HR Operations to manage day-to-day HR activities and support smooth HR operations at the manufacturing plant. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in plant HR operations, employee engagement, attendance & manpower management, statutory compliance, HR documentation and recruitment support.

The role will primarily focus on HR Operations and Plant HR activities (80–90%), with approximately 10–20% involvement in recruitment and manpower hiring.

Key Responsibilities

1. Plant HR Operations

• Manage day-to-day HR operations and employee-related activities at the manufacturing plant.
• Handle employee queries, grievances and provide timely resolution.
• Maintain proper HR documentation, employee records and personnel files.
• Coordinate employee joining, onboarding, induction, confirmation, transfer and separation processes.
• Monitor employee attendance, leave, shift schedules and manpower deployment.
• Coordinate with various plant departments for effective manpower utilization.
• Prepare and maintain regular HR MIS and operational reports.

2. Recruitment & Manpower Planning – 10–20%

• Support recruitment for plant-level positions across technical, staff and shop-floor categories.
• Coordinate with recruitment agencies, candidates and internal stakeholders.
• Screen profiles, schedule interviews and coordinate the selection process.
• Support manpower planning based on plant requirements.
• Ensure timely joining and completion of pre-employment documentation.

3. Employee Engagement & Industrial Relations

• Support employee engagement activities and initiatives at the plant.
• Address employee concerns and coordinate with management for resolution.
• Assist in maintaining a positive and disciplined work environment.
• Support disciplinary procedures and employee communication as required.
• Coordinate with supervisors and department heads regarding workforce-related issues.

4. Attendance, Leave & Payroll Support

• Monitor daily attendance, absenteeism and overtime data.
• Coordinate attendance and payroll inputs with the concerned teams.
• Verify employee leave records and ensure timely updates.
• Support preparation of monthly payroll-related inputs and HR MIS.

5. Statutory Compliance & Documentation

• Support implementation and documentation of applicable labour laws and statutory requirements.
• Coordinate with internal/external teams for PF, ESIC, bonus, gratuity, labour welfare and other compliance-related activities.
• Maintain statutory records and HR documentation as required.
• Support labour inspections, audits and compliance documentation.

6. HR Policies & Process Implementation

• Ensure effective implementation of company HR policies and procedures at the plant.
• Communicate HR policies and processes to employees.
• Assist in improving HR processes and employee experience.
• Ensure adherence to company rules, discipline and HR guidelines.

Candidate Profile

• 3+ years of relevant experience in Plant HR / HR Operations, preferably from a manufacturing/automobile/engineering/industrial organization.
• MBA / PGDM in Human Resources from a reputed institution.
• Strong understanding of plant HR operations and employee lifecycle processes.
• Good exposure to attendance, manpower management, employee relations and HR documentation.
• Basic knowledge of labour laws and statutory compliance.
• Should have some experience in recruitment and hiring, although recruitment will constitute only around 10–20% of the role.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good command of MS Excel, MS Office and HR MIS.
• Should be proactive, organized, approachable and capable of working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Candidates with experience handling shop-floor / blue-collar workforce will be preferred.

Key Competencies

• Plant HR Operations
• Employee Relations
• Manpower Management
• Attendance & Leave Management
• Recruitment Coordination
• HR MIS & Reporting
• Labour Law & Statutory Compliance
• Employee Engagement
• Grievance Handling
• Strong Communication & Interpersonal Skills
• MS Excel / HRMS

Compensation

Maximum CTC: ₹6.00 LPA, depending on experience, current compensation and suitability.

Preferred Candidate: HR professional with strong manufacturing plant HR exposure, excellent communication skills and a hands-on approach to managing day-to-day plant HR operations.