Senior Manager - Factory HR, IR, & Liaisoning

Senior Manager – Factory HR, Industrial Relations, Liaisoning & Public Relations

Location: Kashida Apparels, Dhamnod, Madhya Pradesh

Reporting to: CHRO, BIBA Fashion Ltd

Role

Lead factory HR and industrial relations, ensure the availability of skilled manpower, and build a strong network of government and local stakeholders to support smooth factory operations.

Clear Expectations

1. Build the local ecosystem: Maintain effective relationships with the Labour Department, factory authorities, police, district administration, community leaders and other key stakeholders in Dhamnod, Dhar and Bhopal.
2. Ensure manpower availability: Build a reliable pipeline of skilled sewing and embroidery operators, helpers and other factory workers. Fill manpower gaps in line with the production plan.
3. Develop piece-rate workforce: Identify and manage contractors and worker networks to ensure a steady supply of piece-rate workers.
4. Maintain positive industrial relations: Stay connected with workers, resolve grievances promptly and prevent disputes or disruptions to factory operations.
5. Manage subsidies end to end: Identify applicable government schemes and manage applications, documentation, follow-up and receipt of benefits.
6. Ensure HR and statutory compliance: Manage factory HR operations, attendance, payroll inputs, contractor compliance, statutory records and audits. Close all compliance gaps on time.
7. Drive shop-floor performance: Work with the Factory Head to improve attendance, retention, discipline, workforce productivity and supervisor effectiveness.
8. Build the right culture: Promote accountability, respect, fair treatment and open communication across the factory.

Candidate Profile

• 15+ years of experience in factory HR, industrial relations and government liaisoning, preferably in apparel, textiles or another labour-intensive industry.
• Strong local connect and ability to work with government authorities and communities in Madhya Pradesh.
• Experience in workforce sourcing, contractor management, labour compliance and subsidy-related work.
• Hands-on leader who can work effectively with workers, factory management and external stakeholders.
• Willing to be based in Dhamnod.