Manager - HR

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for HR Operations, Industrial Relations and Statutory Compliance within the manufacturing facility.
• The role ensures efficient execution of HR processes and policies, fosters positive employee relations, and maintains full compliance with applicable labour laws and statutory requirements.
• Key responsibilities include factory statutory compliance, contractors' labour governance, employee welfare, apprenticeship programs, liaison with government authorities, workforce administration, grievance handling, and workplace engagement initiatives to support a compliant, productive, and positive work environment.

Requirements:

• Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Human Resources awarded by an institution recognised by the Government of Tamil Nadu or by a recognised University.
• Master of Labour Management (MLM) or Bachelor of Labour Management (BLM) awarded by the Tamil Nadu Institute of Labour Studies or by a recognised University.
• Six to eight years of progressive experience in Human Resources generalist roles within the manufacturing sector.
• Specialisation in labour laws, statutory compliance, and industrial relations in a manufacturing environment.

Required Skills/Competencies:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge and skills required.

• Strong knowledge of HR operations with the ability to effectively partner with business leaders and employees.
• Demonstrates strong communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills, while maintaining the highest standards of integrity, confidentiality, and continuous improvement.
• Strong knowledge of Indian labour laws, statutory compliance requirements, and employment practices applicable to manufacturing operations.
• Experience in managing compliance under all applicable labour & factory compliance requirements and other applicable labour legislations (Factories Act, Contract Labour Act, Apprentices Act, EPF, ESI, Maternity Benefit Act, Shops & Establishments Act).
• Expertise in conducting compliance audits, contractor compliance reviews, statutory inspections, and closure of non-compliance observations.
• Experience in apprenticeship management and compliance-related activities.
• Should have the ability to interact with apprenticeship authorities for Contract approvals, ROP, DBT, & COP related activities.
• Experience in drafting responses to statutory notices, maintaining statutory records, and coordinating with legal and regulatory teams.
• Ability to liaise effectively with government authorities, including Labour Department, Factory Inspectorate, PF, ESIC, DSH, BOAT, and other regulatory bodies.
• Sound knowledge of Industrial Relations principles, disciplinary processes, grievance handling, and conflict resolution.
• Experience working with unionised environments and labour union interactions will be an added advantage.
• Ability to build and maintain positive employee relations, promoting workplace harmony and organisational effectiveness.
• Strong proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and digital reporting tools.
• Prepare periodic reports for management and global stakeholders.

Essential Responsibilities:

• HR Operations, Labour law & Statutory compliance, Government liaison, Vendor compliance, Industrial Relations, Employee welfare & benefits, Workforce capability building & culture initiatives are the major essential responsibilities.
• Keep self and the organisation updated on all statutory compliance & labour law amendments.
• Responsible for Internal Shop floor networking and external stakeholder networking.
• Ensure 100% compliance adherence & foster positive industrial relations across the organisation.