01Overview
Role: Plant HR Manager
Location: Sinnar, Nashik
Experience: 1015 Years
Function: Human Resources
Reporting To: Head HR / Plant Head
Role Purpose
A well-known Manufacturing company is looking for an experienced HR Manager/ Plant HR to lead the complete HR function at the plant. The role will be responsible for managing the employee lifecycle, strengthening HR processes, ensuring statutory compliance, and supporting a productive and engaged workforce.
Key Responsibilities
1. Recruitment & Workforce Planning
Lead end-to-end recruitment for the plant, including manpower planning and onboarding.
Partner with functional heads to understand manpower requirements and ensure timely closures.
Develop and maintain effective recruitment and retention strategies.
2. Performance Management
Drive the annual performance management process, including goal setting, KRAs/KPIs, performance reviews and appraisals.
Partner with functional heads and managers to ensure effective performance evaluation, feedback and development planning.
Monitor performance outcomes and identify high performers, development needs and corrective actions to improve employee and organisational performance.
3. Learning & Development / L&OD
Identify training and development needs across functions.
Drive training programs, competency development and employee capability-building initiatives.
Support succession planning, performance management and talent development.
4. Employee Relations & Engagement
Manage employee relations and address grievances effectively.
Drive employee engagement and communication initiatives across the plant.
Handle union/worker relations and negotiations while maintaining a positive industrial environment.
5. Statutory Compliance
Ensure compliance with applicable labour laws and statutory requirements.
Manage labour law documentation, statutory registers, inspections and audits.
Coordinate with external authorities and consultants wherever required.
6. Payroll & HR Operations
Oversee monthly payroll processing, attendance, leave and employee records.
Ensure accurate and timely payroll inputs in coordination with Finance/Payroll teams.
Manage employee lifecycle processes including joining, transfers, confirmation and full & final settlement.
7. Plant Administration & Security
Oversee plant HR administration and employee welfare activities.
Manage security operations and ensure effective access control and security processes.
Coordinate facilities and administrative activities to ensure smooth plant operations.
8. Audits
Lead and coordinate customer audits, social audits and HR/Statutory audits.
Ensure timely closure of audit observations and implementation of corrective actions.
Maintain required HR and compliance documentation.
9. Team Management
Lead and develop the HR team at the plant.
Allocate responsibilities, monitor performance and build HR team capabilities.
Work closely with Plant Head and functional leadership on people-related initiatives.
Preferred Candidate Profile
1015 years of HR experience in a manufacturing/plant environment.
Strong expertise in Plant HR, IR & Union Handling.
Hands-on experience in Recruitment, L&OD, Compliance, Payroll & Plant Administration.
Exposure to Customer/Social Audits, Security Management & Employee Relations.
Multi-plant experience will be an added advantage.
Strong leadership, communication and negotiation skills. .
