HR Manager | Steel | Taloja Navi Mumbai

Job Description -HR Manager

Job Summary We are looking for an experienced HR Manager to manage end-to-end HR operations across our group companies with a strong focus on factory HR employee relations labour law and statutory compliance . The ideal candidate should be a hands-on HR professional who can independently manage HR operations from attendance and payroll coordination to recruitment employee relations labour compliance and HR policies .

Key Responsibilities
A. HR Operations
Manage day-to-day HR operations for all group companies.
Maintain employee records personal fi les HR documentation and HRMS.
Manage joining induction probation confi rmation transfers promotions and exits.
Ensure proper implementation of HR policies and procedures.
Prepare and maintain monthly HR MIS and management reports.

B. Factory HR & Workforce Management
Handle day-to-day HR activities at manufacturing/factory locations.
Manage worker and staff attendance shifts leave and absenteeism.
Monitor discipline punctuality workplace behaviour and employee grievances.
Coordinate with Production and Operations teams for manpower planning.
Support workforce productivity and employee engagement initiatives.
Handle worker-related HR issues and maintain healthy employee relations.

C. Attendance & Payroll
Monitor biometric attendance and attendance regularisation.
Verify monthly attendance leave overtime late coming and deductions.
Coordinate with the Accounts/Payroll team for accurate and timely salary processing.
Ensure compliance with statutory deductions and payroll requirements.
Handle full & fi nal settlement leave encashment bonus and other employee-related payments.

D. Labour Law & Statutory Compliance - Mandatory
Ensure compliance with applicable Central and State labour laws .
Manage statutory compliances relating to PF ESIC Professional Tax Bonus Gratuity Payment of Wages Minimum Wages Factories Act and applicable labour regulations .
Maintain statutory registers records notices and returns.
Coordinate with statutory consultants government authorities and inspectors whenever required.
Ensure timely renewal and maintenance of applicable factory licences registrations and statutory documents.
Keep the organisation updated on changes in labour legislation and ensure necessary implementation.
Support internal and external compliance audits.

E. Recruitment & Manpower Planning
Manage recruitment for workers supervisors staff and management positions.
Coordinate with department heads to understand manpower requirements.
Handle sourcing screening interviews selection off er and joining formalities.
Develop and maintain recruitment sources for factory manpower.
Monitor recruitment TAT and manpower vacancies.

F. Employee Relations & Industrial Relations
Handle employee grievances and workplace issues.
Maintain discipline and conduct disciplinary proceedings where required.
Issue warning letters show-cause notices and other employee communications as per company policy.
Support management in handling worker-related disputes and IR matters.
Maintain positive employee relations at factory locations.

G. Performance Management & Employee Development
Coordinate probation evaluations and confi rmation processes.
Manage performance appraisal and KPI processes.
Coordinate training and development activities.
Maintain training records and eff ectiveness documentation.
Support employee engagement and recognition initiatives.

H. HR Policies & Processes
Draft review and implement HR policies and SOPs.
Ensure policies are practical legally compliant and consistently implemented across group companies.
Identify gaps in existing HR processes and recommend improvements.
Maintain HR documentation in line with ISO / audit requirements wherever applicable.

Required Qualifi cations:
5-7 years of relevant HR experience.
Strong hands-on experience in Factory / Manufacturing HR is mandatory.
Strong practical knowledge of Indian Labour Laws and Statutory Compliance is mandatory.
Experience handling workers / blue-collar employees and employee relations.
Experience in attendance payroll coordination and HR operations.
Good knowledge of PF ESIC PT Bonus Gratuity Minimum Wages and applicable factory/labour compliances.
Graduate in HR / Business Administration / Commerce or relevant discipline.
Qualifi cation in Labour Laws / Industrial Relations will be an advantage.
Good knowledge of MS Excel HRMS and HR documentation.

Preferred Attributes:
Strong ownership and accountability for HR activities.
Strong labour law and compliance orientation with attention to detail.
Good understanding of factory culture worker behaviour and industrial relations.
Ability to handle diffi cult employee situations calmly and professionally.
Proactive in identifying HR/compliance gaps and implementing corrective actions.
Comfortable working in a multi-company / multi-location environment.
Good problem-solving and decision-making ability.