Senior HR Manager

About Company

The company operates in the clean energy and power electronics industry, developing technology solutions that support electric mobility, renewable energy, and energy storage applications.

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced and hands-on Senior HR Manager to lead the HR function at our manufacturing facility. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in labour laws, statutory compliance, employee relations, workforce management, and HR operations.

The role involves managing approximately 200 employees, including 120+ shop-floor operators, and overseeing both strategic HR initiatives and day-to-day workforce operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

1. HR Operations & Workforce Management

• Manage end-to-end HR operations for the manufacturing facility.
• Oversee employee lifecycle activities, including onboarding, attendance, leave, transfers, promotions, disciplinary actions, and exits.
• Develop and implement HR policies, processes, and SOPs.
• Coordinate with Production, Operations, and other departments to ensure smooth workforce management.

2. Labour Laws & Statutory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with applicable Indian labour laws and employment regulations.
• Manage PF, ESI, bonus, gratuity, minimum wages, and other statutory requirements.
• Maintain statutory registers, records, filings, and documentation.
• Coordinate statutory audits, inspections, and interactions with government authorities and external consultants.

3. Employee Relations & Industrial Relations

• Handle employee grievances, disciplinary matters, and workplace conflicts.
• Manage domestic enquiries, show-cause notices, and disciplinary documentation.
• Maintain positive employee relations and support management in resolving workforce-related issues.
• Build strong relationships with operators, supervisors, and other employees.

4. Manufacturing HR

• Work closely with Production and Operations teams on manpower planning and workforce requirements.
• Manage shift requirements, absenteeism, overtime, and workforce productivity.
• Ensure adequate manpower availability for shop-floor operations.
• Monitor attendance, attrition, absenteeism, and employee engagement.
• Support productivity and performance improvement initiatives.

5. Recruitment & Talent Management

• Manage recruitment for technical, supervisory, and managerial positions.
• Coordinate with hiring managers to understand manpower requirements.
• Drive onboarding and induction programs.
• Support performance management, training, career development, and succession planning.

6. HR Strategy & Leadership

• Develop HR strategies aligned with business and manufacturing objectives.
• Provide workforce insights and recommendations to senior management.
• Prepare HR MIS reports and track key workforce metrics.
• Drive employee engagement, retention, training, and organisational development initiatives.

Key Requirements

• 5–10 years of overall HR experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Experience managing a workforce of approximately 200 employees, including shop-floor operators.
• Strong practical knowledge of labour laws and statutory compliance.
• Hands-on experience in employee relations, industrial relations, and shop-floor HR.
• Knowledge of HR operations, payroll, attendance, recruitment, performance management, and employee engagement.
• Strong communication, negotiation, interpersonal, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA/PGDM in Human Resources or an equivalent qualification.
• Experience in manufacturing or industrial organisations.
• Experience managing labour contractors and contract workforces.
• Exposure to HR audits, statutory inspections, and compliance audits.