HR Manager (Industrial Relations & Compliance)

JOB BRIEF

We are seeking an experienced HR Manager (Industrial Relations & Compliance) with strong hands-on exposure to Human Resource Management, Industrial Relations, statutory compliance, labour laws, government liaison, recruitment, onboarding, training, and complete employee lifecycle management including full & final settlements. This is a manufacturing-focused HR role requiring practical experience in managing workforce discipline, labour matters, and administrative governance in factory environments. The role involves handling a team of approximately 20 members and requires close coordination with senior management.

PROFILE

HR Manager supervises:

• Team of approximately 20 members
• Center Incharges (HR oversight)
• Close coordination with Management Team and COO

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Talent & Workforce Management

• End-to-end recruitment, onboarding, induction, and training of employees

• Workforce planning, manpower optimization, and performance discipline

• Handling and guiding a team of approximately 20 members including center incharges

• Time, attendance, and shift management across locations

• Handling employee exits, full & final settlements, PF, ESI, gratuity, and statutory closures

• Monitoring workforce productivity, conduct, and compliance standards

2. Statutory Compliance & Industrial Relations

• Complete ownership of statutory compliance: PF, ESI, Gratuity, Factory Act, Labour Laws

• Liaison with government departments, inspectors, and statutory authorities

• Handling factory registrations, renewals, and compliance documentation

• Managing industrial relations and handling labour unions in a firm yet balanced manner

• Handling inspections, notices, show cause matters, and statutory documentation

3. Payroll & Administration

• Payroll processing, verification, and statutory deductions

• Office administration and supervision of HR & admin functions

• Maintenance of employee records, contracts, registers, and statutory documentation

• ERP-based HR operations and MIS reporting

4. Governance, Controls & Process Improvement

• Review organizational HR and compliance processes objectively

• Identify gaps, risks, and weaknesses in HR governance

• Implement strong systems, SOPs, and controls to improve consistency

• Ensure the organization remains compliant with all applicable laws and regulations

• Maintain strong documentation discipline and audit readiness

MUST-HAVE SKILLS

Analytical & Problem Resolution Capability

• Strong ability to deeply analyse problems and identify root causes

• Capability to design and implement permanent corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)

• Ability to convert observations into practical systems, controls, and SOPs

• Strong decision-making ability based on data, patterns, and practical experience

• High attention to detail in documentation, statutory records, and compliance Functional & Domain Expertise

• Strong hands-on knowledge of PF, ESI, Gratuity, Factory Act, and Labour Laws

• Practical exposure to Industrial Relations (IR) in manufacturing environments

• Experience in handling inspections and government liaison

• Strong understanding of payroll processing and statutory deductions

• Experience managing HR operations for multi-location manufacturing setups

• Good working knowledge of MS Excel, MS Office, and ERP systems

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor's Degree (mandatory)

• MBA / Master's Degree in HR or related discipline (mandatory) Experience • 3–7 years of relevant experience as an HR professional in a reputed organization

• Prior exposure to manufacturing / factory environments is mandatory

• Experience in handling multi-location workforce preferred Special Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, especially in English

• Proficiency in MS Office and major ERP systems

• Willingness to travel regularly to manufacturing centers across Telangana

• Relocation to Nizamabad is mandatory

• Strong ownership mindset and accountability orientation

• High level of discretion, integrity, tact, and professional judgmen