Senior Manager- HR

Goodfit; Jhajjar; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodfit is seeking a Senior Manager – HR & IR to lead Human Resources and Industrial Relations across multiple manufacturing locations. You will oversee manpower planning, wage settlements, statutory compliance, and HRIS implementations to strengthen plant operations.

Responsibilities include end-to-end blue-collar recruitment, Training & Development, employee engagement, and liaison with government authorities.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Human Resource Management.
• 15+ years of experience in HR & IR with strong exposure to manufacturing environments.
• Proven expertise in Industrial Relations, labour laws, statutory compliance, and contract labour management.
• Strong liaisoning capability with government authorities and local bodies.
• Experience in handling unions and labour dispute resolution is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR development across multiple manufacturing locations and manage end-to-end recruitment for blue-collar workforce.
• Design and implement Training & Development programs to upgrade workforce skills.
• Plan and execute employee engagement initiatives and welfare programs to boost morale and productivity.
• Handle Union interactions, negotiations, and maintain harmonious industrial relations.
• Manage disciplinary procedures, wage settlement processes, and statutory compliance.
• Coordinate with legal counsel for labour-related court cases and manage contractual manpower deployment.
• Oversee plant administration including canteen, transport, PPE, and vendor management; ensure ISO compliance.

Skills

Labour Law

IR Practices

Negotiation

Leadership

Govt Liaison

Multi-site Admin

Education

Master’s Degree in HR Management

Job description

Role Overview

The Senior Manager – HR & IR will lead the Human Resources and Industrial Relations function across multiple manufacturing locations. This role is responsible for ensuring effective manpower management, harmonious industrial relations, compliance with statutory requirements, and implementation of HR systems that strengthen plant operations. The position plays a critical role in maintaining workforce discipline, driving employee development, and safeguarding a productive and compliant work environment.

Key Responsibilities

1. Human Resource Development

• Lead end-to-end recruitment of blue-collar workforce as per business requirements.

• Design, plan and execute Training & Development programs to upgrade workforce skills.

• Plan and implement employee engagement initiatives and welfare programs to enhance morale and productivity.

2. Industrial Relations

• Handle Union interactions, negotiations, and maintain harmonious industrial relations.

• Must have direct exposure to wage settlement process.

• Must have experience in workers Salary management.

• Manage disciplinary procedures, domestic enquiries, and grievance handling as per statutory norms.

• Coordinate with legal counsel for court cases related to labour matters.

• Oversee effective deployment and management of contractual manpower.

• Ensure 100% statutory compliance for all plant and warehouse locations.

• Liaison with government authorities, labour department, and statutory bodies.

• Manage and track timely renewal of all statutory licenses (Factory License, Form No. 37, statutory testing, etc.).

• Ability to manage and report fatal/serious accident cases as per legal and company protocols.

3. Plant Administration

• Oversee canteen operations including vendor management, hygiene, and cost control.

• Manage transportation and admin facilities at plant.

• Manage welfare items, uniforms, PPE, and statutory welfare provisions.

• Source, evaluate, and finalize plant-level administrative and service contracts.

• Ensure adherence to ISO systems, audits, and documentation.

Essential Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Human Resource Management.

• 15+ years of experience in HR & IR with strong exposure to manufacturing environments.

• Proven expertise in Industrial Relations, labour laws, statutory compliance, and contract labour management.

• Strong liaisoning capability with government authorities and local bodies.

• Experience in handling unions and labour dispute resolution is mandatory.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of labour legislation & IR practices

• Excellent negotiation and union-handling skills

• Analytical mindset with problem-solving approach

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills

• Ability to work across multiple locations and manage teams

• High integrity and proactive mindset