Job Description

Job Title: Senior Human Resources (HR) Manager - Manufacturing Industry

Location: Vadodar Department: Human ResourcesReports To: AGM - HR Experience: 5 TO 7 years in HR,

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Senior HR Manager to lead the human resource function at our manufacturing facility. The ideal candidate will be responsible for driving HR initiatives that align with business objectives, ensuring compliance, employee engagement, talent development, and fostering a high-performance work culture.

Key Responsibilities:1. Strategic HR Management:

Act as a strategic partner to plant leadership to align HR practices with business needs. Design and implement HR strategies to support productivity, talent development, and retention.
2. Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning:

Lead end-to-end recruitment for the plant across all levels - operators, supervisors, engineers, and support staff. Develop workforce planning, talent pipeline strategies, and succession planning.
3. Employee Relations & Compliance:

Handle employee grievances, disciplinary actions, and internal investigations. Ensure compliance with labor laws, factory acts, industrial relations laws, and government regulations. Maintain positive union and worker relationships where applicable.
4. Learning & Development:

Identify training needs and design L&D programs for technical and soft skill enhancement. Coordinate induction, onboarding, and competency development programs for employees.
5. Performance Management:

Drive the annual performance appraisal process and goal-setting cycle. Provide coaching and performance feedback mechanisms for functional managers.
6. HR Operations & Systems:

Manage attendance, payroll inputs, HRIS, time tracking, and employee records. Drive HR digitalization initiatives and HR analytics for improved decision-making.
7. Employee Engagement & Culture Building:

Lead engagement programs, employee welfare activities, and reward & recognition programs. Drive a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement at the plant.
8. Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) Compliance:

Collaborate with the safety department to ensure HR practices support health and safety norms. Support safety training, emergency response readiness, and safety audits.
Qualifications & Skills:

Master's degree in HR / Personnel Management / Industrial Relations (MBA/PGDM preferred). 10-15 years of HR experience in the manufacturing, engineering, or industrial sector. Deep knowledge of labor laws, wage codes, IR issues, and statutory compliance in the factory setup. Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills. Hands-on experience with HRMS/HRIS systems like SAP, Workday, or Zoho People. Fluent in local language(s) and English.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ?40,000.00 - ?60,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person