Job Title: HR Manager Factory (Garments)
Location: 80 Kms from Indore, in Dhamnod.
Department: Human Resources
Reporting To: Factory Head / CHRO
Role Overview:
The HR Manager will be responsible for managing the complete HR and IR functions of the garment factory. The role focuses on ensuring consistent manpower supply, developing a disciplined and industrialized workforce, maintaining harmonious industrial relations, and driving engagement and compliance across all factory operations.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Manpower Planning & Deployment
- Ensure daily availability of skilled and unskilled manpower (operators, helpers, checkers, finishers, etc.) as per production requirements.
- Plan and execute worker recruitment campaigns in nearby villages and communities to build a sustainable manpower pipeline.
- Liaise with contractors and manpower agencies for continuous and quality supply of skilled workforce.
- Monitor daily attendance, overtime, and productivity to optimize workforce utilization.
2. Workforce Industrialization & Counselling
- Drive structured initiatives to industrialize the workforce building factory discipline, punctuality, quality consciousness, and teamwork.
- Conduct regular counselling and orientation sessions for workers on attendance, behavior, and performance standards.
- Support supervisors in instilling professional work habits and shop-floor discipline.
- Run communication campaigns to create awareness about factory culture and benefits of steady industrial employment.
3. Contractor & Vendor Management
- Identify and manage contractors for manpower supply, ensuring adherence to all statutory and ethical standards.
- Conduct regular audits of contractor records (PF, ESI, CLRA, etc.).
- Build long-term, reliable partnerships with manpower vendors to minimize absenteeism and attrition.
4. Industrial Relations (IR)
- Maintain harmonious industrial relations by engaging proactively with workers and their representatives.
- Handle grievances, counselling, and disciplinary actions in a fair and consistent manner.
- Liaise with labour departments, factory inspectors, and local authorities for compliance and statutory inspections.
- Anticipate and resolve potential IR issues before escalation.
5. HR Operations & Compliance
- Manage end-to-end HR operations including onboarding, attendance, payroll inputs, and exit formalities.
- Ensure 100% compliance with Factories Act, CLRA, PF, ESI, Bonus, Gratuity, and other labour laws.
- Maintain up-to-date records and statutory documentation.
6. Training & Development
- Identify training needs and coordinate technical and behavioural training for workers and staff.
- Promote multi-skilling programs and operator efficiency enhancement initiatives.
- Conduct safety and compliance training in coordination with EHS teams.
7. Employee Engagement & Welfare
- Implement welfare initiatives such as canteen, transport, and medical facilities.
- Drive regular engagement programs and celebrate milestones to build worker motivation and retention.
- Ensure workplace safety, hygiene, and welfare provisions are in line with legal requirements.
Key Skills & Competencies:
- Strong knowledge of industrial relations and labour law compliance.
- Hands-on experience in large workforce management and contractor handling.
- Ability to recruit workers through field campaigns and community outreach.
- Excellent interpersonal, counselling, and communication skills.
- Strong administrative, coordination, and data management capabilities.
Qualification & Experience:
- MBA / PGDM in HR or equivalent qualification.
- 812 years of experience in HR within garment / apparel manufacturing or similar industries.
- Proven experience in manpower sourcing, IR, and factory HR operations.
Personal Attributes:
- Empathetic yet firm in decision-making.
- Hands-on, approachable, and able to connect with the workforce at all levels.
- Strong sense of ownership and commitment to ethical practices.
- Capable of leading transformation initiatives on the shop floor.
