Human Resource Manager

Insolation Energy; Narmadapuram; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Insolation Energy is seeking an experienced HR Manager - Operations to lead plant-level HR operations. You will manage manpower planning, employee engagement, and compliance while coordinating with corporate HR and line functions to ensure smooth HR processes across the site.

The role requires 8-12 years in manufacturing or related sectors, with strong Labour Law knowledge, payroll coordination, and people leadership.

Qualifications

• MBA/PGDM in HR preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in any relevant discipline.
• Additional qualification in Labour Laws/IR will be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end HR operations at the plant/site.
• Coordinate manpower planning and deployment with functional heads.
• Oversee attendance, payroll coordination and compliance.
• Handle employee relations and grievance resolution at the plant.
• Ensure statutory compliance and maintain accurate HR records.
• Support recruitment, onboarding and induction processes.
• Drive HRMS/HRIS implementations and data accuracy.
• Prepare HR dashboards and MIS for management review.
• Coordinate training, development and performance management.
• Monitor workforce productivity and cost controls.

Skills

HR operations

Labour laws

Employee relations

Manpower planning

Payroll

HRIS/HRMS

Excel

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication

Education

MBA/PGDM in Human Resources / Personnel Management preferred.

Bachelor's degree in any relevant discipline.

Additional qualification in Labour Laws/IR will be an advantage.

Tools

HRIS/HRMS

Job description

HR Manager Operations

Department: Human Resources
Designation: HR Manager - Operations
Location: Plant / Manufacturing Location
Reporting To: Head - Human Resources / CHRO
Experience: 8-12 Years

Industry Preference: Manufacturing / Solar / Engineering / FMCG / Automotive / Large-scale Industrial Setup

Job Purpose

The HR Manager - Operations will be responsible for managing end-to-end HR operations at the plant/site, ensuring effective manpower management, employee engagement, statutory compliance, HR processes, discipline, and smooth coordination between employees, business functions, and corporate HR.

Key Responsibilities

1. HR Operations

• Manage day-to-day HR operations for the plant/workforce.
• Ensure effective implementation of HR policies, processes, and procedures.
• Maintain accurate employee records, HR documentation, and personnel files.
• Handle employee lifecycle activities including onboarding, confirmation, transfers, promotions, and separation.
• Drive HRMS/HRIS processes and ensure timely employee data updates.

2. Manpower Planning & Workforce Management

• Coordinate with functional heads for manpower planning and deployment.
• Monitor sanctioned strength, actual manpower, vacancies, and manpower productivity.
• Support recruitment and deployment of permanent, contractual, and outsourced manpower.
• Monitor absenteeism, attrition, overtime, and manpower-related costs.
• Prepare and review periodic manpower MIS and HR dashboards.

3. Employee Relations & Engagement

• Act as the first point of contact for employee-related matters at the plant.
• Address employee grievances and ensure timely resolution.
• Maintain healthy employee relations and support a positive workplace culture.
• Conduct employee engagement initiatives, meetings, town halls, and welfare activities.
• Support disciplinary proceedings and ensure adherence to company policies.

4. Attendance, Leave & Payroll Coordination

• Ensure accurate attendance, shift, leave, and overtime management.
• Coordinate with Payroll/Finance for monthly payroll processing.
• Validate payroll inputs including attendance, incentives, overtime, deductions, and new joiners/separations.
• Identify and resolve payroll-related employee queries.

5. Statutory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with applicable labour laws and statutory requirements.
• Manage compliance related to PF, ESIC, Bonus, Gratuity, Minimum Wages, Contract Labour, Shops & Establishments/Factories requirements, and other applicable regulations.
• Coordinate statutory inspections, audits, and labour department requirements.
• Ensure proper maintenance of statutory registers, records, notices, and returns.
• Coordinate with contractors and ensure statutory compliance of contract labour.

6. Recruitment & Onboarding

• Coordinate plant-level recruitment requirements with the Talent Acquisition team.
• Support manpower hiring for production, maintenance, quality, engineering, and support functions.
• Conduct HR interviews and support selection processes.
• Ensure smooth joining, documentation, induction, and onboarding of employees.

7. Performance Management & Talent Development

• Coordinate the performance appraisal process for plant employees.
• Ensure timely completion of KRAs, goal setting, reviews, and performance evaluations.
• Identify training and development requirements in coordination with functional heads.
• Support skill development, succession planning, and internal career movement.

8. Training & Capability Building

• Identify training needs based on operational and competency requirements.
• Coordinate technical, behavioural, safety, compliance, and leadership training.
• Maintain training records and monitor training effectiveness.

9. Industrial Relations

• Maintain effective relations with employees, workmen, contractors, and employee representatives.
• Support management in handling industrial relations matters.
• Monitor discipline, grievances, absenteeism, and employee-related operational issues.
• Support negotiations and resolution of workforce-related matters, wherever applicable.

10. HR MIS & Analytics

• Prepare and present HR dashboards and MIS covering:
• Headcount & manpower deployment
• Attrition
• Absenteeism
• Overtime
• Recruitment status
• Payroll inputs
• Training
• Employee engagement
• Statutory compliance
• Provide data-driven HR insights to plant management.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of HR operations and labour laws.
• Excellent employee relations and grievance-handling skills.
• Strong manpower planning and workforce management capability.
• Good understanding of payroll and statutory compliance.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage large workforces in a manufacturing environment.
• Good analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Strong HRMS/HRIS and MS Excel skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced plant environment.
• Strong stakeholder‑management and leadership skills.

Educational Qualification

• MBA/PGDM in Human Resources / Personnel Management preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in any relevant discipline.
• Additional qualification in Labour Laws/IR will be an advantage.

Preferred Experience

• 8-12 years of relevant HR experience, preferably in a manufacturing/industrial environment.
• Experience in handling plant HR operations and large-scale manpower will be preferred.
• Exposure to contract labour management and statutory compliance is essential.
• Experience in a greenfield/brownfield manufacturing setup will be an added advantage.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Manpower availability and productivity
• Employee attrition and absenteeism
• Timely payroll processing
• Statutory compliance
• Recruitment turnaround time
• Employee grievance resolution
• Employee engagement
• Training effectiveness
• HR process compliance
• Contract labour compliance
• HR cost optimization

Role Requirements

The incumbent should be a hands-on HR professional capable of independently managing plant HR operations, employee relations, compliance, manpower planning, and HR processes while working closely with Plant Leadership and Corporate HR.