Human Resources Manager

Job Title: Plant HR Manager

Industry: Food & Beverages

Experience: 10+ Years

Employment Type: Full-time

Reports To: Plant Head / Corporate HR Head

Role Overview

The Plant HR Manager will be responsible for driving all human resource functions at the manufacturing plant, ensuring alignment with business goals, compliance standards, and operational efficiency. This role plays a critical part in building a disciplined, performance-driven, and compliant workforce in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

1. HR Operations & Plant HR Management

Lead end-to-end HR operations for the plant, including onboarding, attendance, payroll coordination, and exit processes

Ensure smooth workforce management for blue-collar and white-collar employees

Maintain HR systems, employee records, and statutory documentation

2. Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

Manage hiring for plant roles (operators, technicians, supervisors, etc.)

Plan manpower requirements in coordination with production and maintenance teams

Ensure timely recruitment with a focus on quality and cost efficiency

3. Employee Relations & Industrial Relations (IR)

Maintain healthy employee relations and a positive work environment

Handle grievances, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution

Manage union interactions (if applicable) and ensure IR stability

4. Statutory Compliance & Legal

Ensure compliance with all labour laws, including PF, ESIC, Factory Act, CLRA, etc.

Maintain compliance records, registers, and audit readiness

Coordinate with government authorities and handle inspections

5. Performance Management & Development

Drive performance management systems and appraisal processes

Identify training needs and implement L&D initiatives

Support leadership development and succession planning

6. Payroll & Compensation

Oversee payroll inputs, validation, and coordination with finance

Ensure accuracy in wages, overtime, and statutory deductions

7. HR Policies & Culture Building

Implement HR policies, SOPs, and company culture initiatives

Drive employee engagement activities and retention strategies

Promote discipline, safety culture, and ethical practices

8. Health, Safety & Compliance Culture

Work closely with EHS team to ensure safety compliance

Support audits related to food safety (FSSAI, ISO, HACCP, etc.)

Ensure adherence to hygiene and safety standards

Key Requirements

Experience: 10+ years in HR, with at least 4–5 years in plant/manufacturing HR (Food/FMCG preferred)

Strong knowledge of labour laws and statutory compliance

Proven experience in industrial relations and workforce handling

Exposure to food manufacturing compliance standards (FSSAI, HACCP, ISO) is preferred

Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced, shop-floor-driven environment

Preferred Qualifications

MBA/PGDM in HR or equivalent

Experience in Food Processing / FMCG Manufacturing units

Hands-on experience with HRMS and payroll systems