Plant HR Officer

Job description

What will you do? You will manage factory HR operations with a strong focus on labour law compliance, industrial relations, workforce management, employee discipline, and statutory governance within a manufacturing environment. The role requires close coordination with plant operations, contractors, employees, and government authorities to ensure smooth factory HR operations, legal compliance, workforce stability, and employee welfare. Key Responsibilities: Legal & Statutory Compliance • Ensure compliance with the Factories Act, Labour Laws, ESI, PF, Minimum Wages, Contract Labour regulations, and other applicable statutory requirements. • Manage timely renewal and maintenance of factory licenses, fire NOCs, environmental consents, and statutory records. • Liaise with government authorities, labour departments, factory inspectors, and external agencies for inspections, audits, and compliance matters. • Draft, review, and maintain HR/legal documentation including appointment letters, notices, standing orders, warning letters, and disciplinary documentation. • Support legal matters, documentation, and coordination related to labour disputes, hearings, and compliance cases. Industrial Relations (IR) & Employee Discipline • Handle employee grievances, disciplinary matters, misconduct investigations, and domestic inquiries. • Support IR stability through workforce communication, employee engagement, and policy adherence. • Coordinate and manage contractor workforce compliance and discipline. • Maintain harmonious employee relations and support conflict resolution at shopfloor level. Workforce & HR Operations • Manage factory recruitment and manpower coordination for blue-collar and staff workforce. • Monitor attendance, leave management, payroll inputs, contractor deployment, and daily HR operations. • Ensure proper maintenance of employee records, statutory registers, and HR documentation. • Support onboarding, induction, and employee lifecycle management processes. Safety, Welfare & Employee Engagement • Coordinate with EHS teams to promote workplace safety, statutory safety compliance, and incident reporting. • Drive employee welfare initiatives including canteen, medical facilities, employee support, and engagement activities. • Identify training needs and conduct awareness sessions on labour laws, workplace discipline, and safety practices. • Support implementation of employee communication forums, townhalls, and workforce connect initiatives. Key Skills: • Factory HR Operations • Industrial Relations (IR) & Grievance Handling • Labour Law Compliance & Statutory Management • Factories Act, CLRA, PF, ESI & Labour Regulations • Contractor Workforce Management • Domestic Inquiry & Disciplinary Handling • Government Liaison & Compliance Coordination • Payroll Inputs & Attendance Management • Employee Engagement & Welfare Activities • HR Documentation & Legal Drafting • Workplace Safety & EHS Coordination • Conflict Resolution & Workforce Communication • MS Office & HR Documentation Skills Who are we looking for? • Candidates with bachelors degree along with LLM, MBA HR, MHRM, or MSW – preferred. • 3 years of relevant experience in Factory HR, Industrial Relations, and Labour Law compliance within manufacturing or industrial setup. • Strong knowledge of labour laws, statutory compliance, factory operations, and IR practices. • Experience in handling government inspections, contractor management, disciplinary procedures, and workforce grievances. • Good interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills. • Ability to work closely with plant operations and manage shopfloor HR dynamics effectively. • Exposure to legal drafting, domestic inquiries, and labour dispute coordination will be an added advantage. What's in it for you? • Opportunity to work in a dynamic manufacturing environment • Exposure to plant quality systems and customer quality standards • Learning and development opportunities in quality management • Career growth opportunities within a global organization • Opportunity to contribute