Human Resource Manager

Job Description (JD) Plant HR Manager

Company: Velnik India Limited Designation: Plant HR Manager Department: Human Resources Job Location: Raipur, Rajasthan (Plant Location) Experience Required: 8–12 Years Industry Preference: Manufacturing / FMCG Job Type: Full-Time | On-Site

About the Role

Velnik India Limited is looking for an experienced and dynamic Plant HR Manager to manage end-to-end human resource operations at its manufacturing plant in Raipur, Rajasthan. The ideal candidate should have strong experience in plant HR management, labour handling, statutory compliance, industrial relations, workforce planning, and employee engagement within a manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

1. Plant HR Operations

• Manage day-to-day HR operations and administration at the manufacturing plant.
• Handle end-to-end employee lifecycle activities, including manpower planning, recruitment, onboarding, induction, confirmation, transfers, and exit formalities.
• Maintain employee records, personnel files, HR documentation, and HRMIS data.
• Develop and implement HR policies and procedures in line with company requirements.

2. Labour Management & Industrial Relations

• Manage contract labour, workmen, supervisors, and staff at the plant.
• Handle labour-related issues, employee grievances, disciplinary matters, and conflict resolution.
• Maintain effective relationships with workers, contractors, and department heads.
• Support a harmonious industrial relations environment and ensure smooth plant operations.

3. Statutory Compliance & Labour Laws

• Ensure compliance with applicable labour laws, statutory requirements, and company policies.
• Manage PF, ESIC, contract labour documentation, wage and salary records, and other applicable statutory compliances.
• Coordinate statutory inspections, audits, licence renewals, and documentation with relevant authorities and consultants.
• Monitor contractor compliance and ensure timely submission of required statutory records and returns.

4. Attendance, Payroll & Compensation

• Oversee attendance management, shift records, overtime, leave administration, and absenteeism control.
• Coordinate monthly payroll processing, salary inputs, wage calculations, and payroll reconciliation with the concerned departments.
• Monitor manpower costs, overtime expenses, and contract labour costs.
• Ensure accurate and timely payroll inputs and employee salary-related support.

5. Recruitment & Manpower Planning

• Manage recruitment for plant-level positions, including operators, technicians, ITI candidates, supervisors, executives, and managerial roles.
• Coordinate with department heads to identify manpower requirements and fulfil vacancies within defined timelines.
• Develop manpower plans according to production requirements and business needs.
• Build local recruitment channels to support plant manpower requirements.

6. Performance Management & Employee Development

• Coordinate performance appraisals, employee confirmation, training, and development activities.
• Identify training needs and facilitate employee skill development and supervisory training.
• Support performance improvement initiatives and employee productivity.
• Promote employee engagement, welfare activities, and retention initiatives.

7. Plant Administration & Coordination

• Coordinate with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Stores, Finance, and other departments to ensure smooth plant functioning.
• Oversee HR-related administrative activities, employee welfare, canteen, transportation, accommodation, and other facilities, wherever applicable.
• Ensure proper implementation of HR procedures, discipline, and workplace policies.
• Prepare and submit HR MIS reports, manpower reports, attrition reports, absenteeism reports, and compliance updates to management.

Educational Qualification

• MBA / PGDM in Human Resource Management preferred.
• Graduate in any discipline; additional qualifications in Labour Laws or Personnel Management will be an advantage.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of plant HR operations and labour management.
• Practical experience in statutory compliance and applicable labour laws.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and employee-handling skills.
• Ability to manage workmen, contract labour, and a diverse plant workforce.
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and conflict-resolution abilities.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, HRMIS/HRMS, attendance systems, and payroll coordination.
• Ability to work independently and manage HR responsibilities in a manufacturing environment.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 8–12 years of overall HR experience, preferably in manufacturing or FMCG.
• Demonstrated experience in independently managing plant HR operations.
• Prior experience handling workmen, contract labour, statutory compliance, and industrial relations is essential.
• Candidates with hands-on experience in a manufacturing plant environment will be preferred.

Preferred Candidate Profile

An experienced HR professional who can independently manage the complete HR function at the plant, ensure statutory compliance, maintain employee discipline, manage manpower requirements, and provide effective HR support to plant management.