Plant Human Resources Partner

Job OverviewThe Factory HR Manager will provide strategic and operational HR leadership to the manufacturing plant. The role covers end‑to‑end talent management, business partnering with plant leadership, statutory compliance, employee and industrial relations, workforce planning, and capability development.The role requires proven expertise in managing blue‑collar workforce dynamics and maintaining a stable industrial relations climate.Responsibilities1. HR Business PartnershipPartner closely with Plant Head and functional leaders to support business goals.Provide strategic guidance on workforce, culture, capability, and engagement.Act as a trusted advisor to leadership on people‑related decisions.2. Talent ManagementLead talent identification, succession planning, and capability building for plant roles.Facilitate development plans for critical positions and high‑potential employees.Strengthen internal mobility and retention across the plant.3. Workforce Planning & Talent AcquisitionDrive manpower planning for all production and support functions.Manage end‑to‑end hiring for blue‑collar, staff, and critical plant positions.Improve onboarding frameworks to enhance early productivity.4. Learning & DevelopmentImplement structured learning programs for shop-floor and supervisory employees.Drive multi-skilling, upskilling, and re-skilling initiatives aligned to business needs.Promote continuous learning to support operational excellence.5. Employee Relations & Industrial RelationsMaintain harmonious employee relations across the plant workforce.Handle union interactions, committee meetings, and formal negotiations.Lead or support wage negotiations and settlement agreements.Manage blue-collar workforce engagement and grievance redressal.Drive disciplinary actions and domestic inquiries as required.6. Court Case Management & Legal HandlingManage labour court cases, legal notices, audits, and statutory queries in coordination with legal counsel.Prepare documentation and represent HR in legal reviews.Ensure proactive risk mitigation and policy compliance.7. Statutory Compliance & GovernanceEnsure 100% compliance with all labour, industrial, and factory regulations.Conduct periodic HR audits and ensure closure of non-compliances.Maintain strong relationships with government bodies including PF, ESI, Labour Department, and Factory Inspectorate.8. Performance ManagementSupport managers in setting goals, reviewing performance, and coaching employees.Ensure transparent, consistent, and compliant performance evaluation processes.9. Employee Engagement & CultureDrive structured plant engagement initiatives to enhance morale and productivity.Strengthen communication platforms, committees, and feedback mechanisms.Support culture-building initiatives and TEOA-led continuous improvement activities.10. Employee Services & WelfareOversee employee facilities such as canteen, medical, EAP, transport, and housekeeping.Drive a strong safety and compliance culture in partnership with EHS. What your background should look like:EducationMaster’s Degree in Human Resource Management (mandatory)ExperienceMinimum 10+ years of experience in HR roles within medium or large manufacturing/engineering setupsMust have strong experience in:Union handlingBlue-collar workforce managementDomestic inquiries and ER/IR casesCourt case handling and legal coordinationStatutory and labour law complianceTechnical SkillsDeep knowledge of Labour & Industrial LawsManpower planning and production workforce deploymentNegotiation, conflict management & advisory capabilityTalent management and capability developmentStrong MS Office and HRIS proficiencyBehavioral CompetenciesStrong interpersonal skills and relationship-building capabilityExcellent communication—written and verbalHigh integrity, judgment, and decision-making abilityAbility to influence stakeholders at all levelsResults-oriented, proactive, and structured in execution Preferred BackgroundExperience in matrix organizationsExposure to multi‑plant or large-scale factories

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