Senior HR Executive and Administrator

Arce Polymers; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 8,00,000 - 12,00,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Hyderabad is looking for a Senior HR Executive to manage comprehensive HR functions at their plant operations. This hands-on role supports a manufacturing workforce, ensuring compliance and implementing HR best practices. Candidates should have 5-8 years of HR experience, strong knowledge of Indian labor laws, and excellent interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of dedicated HR Generalist experience.
• Significant experience in supporting plant operations or manufacturing environments.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR point of contact for all plant employees.
• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process for plant operations staff.
• Implement and manage the plant's performance appraisal system.
• Administer employee benefits and payroll processes.
• Ensure compliance with local labor laws and statutory requirements.
• Handle all general administrative tasks related to plant operations.

Skills

Strong knowledge of Indian Labor Laws

Excellent communication skills

Proven experience with HRIS systems

Proficiency in MS Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or Business Administration

Master's degree (e.g., MBA/PGDM in HR)

Job description

Role & responsibilities

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Senior HR Executive to manage the full spectrum of Human Resources functions at our plant operations. This is a hands-on HR Generalist role that will be pivotal in supporting our manufacturing workforce, ensuring compliance, and driving HR best practices to align with business objectives. The ideal candidate will have 5-8 years of progressive HR experience, ideally within a manufacturing or heavy industry setting.

Key Responsibilities

1. Employee Relations and Engagement

• Serve as the primary HR point of contact for all plant employees, addressing queries, grievances, and disciplinary issues in a fair and timely manner.
• Foster a positive and productive work environment through proactive communication and employee engagement initiatives (e.g., surveys, events, and recognition programs).
• Conduct internal investigations as necessary, maintaining confidentiality and meticulous documentation.

2. Talent Acquisition and Onboarding

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process for plant operations staff (both blue-collar and supervisory roles), including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and making offers.
• Collaborate with department managers to understand staffing needs and develop effective recruitment strategies.
• Oversee a structured and effective onboarding and induction process for all new plant hires.

3. Performance Management and Development

• Implement and manage the plant's performance appraisal system, ensuring timely reviews and effective goal setting.
• Identify training and development needs for the plant workforce and coordinate relevant training programs, focusing on technical skills, safety, and soft skills.
• Support career development planning for high-potential employees.

4. Compensation, Benefits, and HR Administration

• Manage and process the monthly payroll inputs for plant staff, workers and contract worker, ensuring accuracy and timely disbursement.
• Administer employee benefits and leave management programs.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records (both physical and digital) and HR database.
• Generate regular HR metrics and reports for management review.

5. Statutory Compliance and Safety

• Ensure full compliance with all local and national labor laws, factory acts, and statutory requirements relevant to plant operations.
• Liaise with government authorities and internal compliance teams for audits and inspections.
• Collaborate with the EHS to reinforce HR's role in promoting a strong safety culture and manage compensation claims related to plant incidents.

6. General Administration

• Handle all general administrative tasks related to plant operations, including facilities management, canteen, vendor coordination and office supplies.
• Manage the security of the plant premises and oversee administrative staff.

Preferred candidate profile

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. A Master's degree (e.g., MBA/PGDM in HR) is highly preferred.
• Experience: 5-8 years of dedicated HR Generalist experience, with a significant portion spent supporting plant operations or manufacturing environments.
• Skills:
• Strong knowledge of Indian Labor Laws and factory compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Proven experience with HRIS systems and MS Office Suite.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information and sensitive employee matters with discretion.
• Proficiency in the local language spoken by the plant workforce is highly desirable.