Plant HR Manager - Industrial Relations

Build the Future of Food Manufacturing in Bengaluru, India!We are seeking a Plant HR Manager - Industrial Relations to Join a globally established, innovation-driven organization in the food ingredients space, known for its collaborative culture, people-first approach, and commitment to delivering sustainable, high-quality solutions.Job Title: Plant HR Manager - Industrial RelationsLocation: Bengaluru, IndiaFunction: Industrial Relations & Human ResourcesReports To: Regional Director Human ResourcesMajor Duties & Responsibilities:Industrial Relations & Legal ComplianceLiaise with labor department, factory inspectorate, PF/ESI authorities, and other statutory bodies.Ensure adherence to applicable labor laws including the Factories Act, CLRA, EPF Act, Minimum WagesAct, etc.Conduct monthly labor management meetings and maintain all statutory records and registers.Prepare legal documentation, notices, responses, and support inspections or audits.Identify emerging IR risks and implement preventive measures during plant scale-up or operational changes.Contractor Workforce GovernanceEnsure full compliance of contract labor management as per CLRA and statutory norms.Monitor contractor adherence to PF, ESI, wages, working hours, and documentation standards.Drive recruitment, attendance control, and efficient deployment of contract workforce.Conduct audits of contractors/vendors to ensure governance and legal compliance.Manage manpower documentation for ongoing operations and expansion projects.Plant Statutory & Safety ComplianceOversee statutory requirements related to boiler, metrology, safety, environment, and PCB regulations.Ensure timely inspections, certifications, approvals, renewals, and statutory filings.Maintain allcompliance statutory registers, licenses, renewals, andfilings and documentation for audits, inspections, and regulatory visits and handle inspections, notices, and compliance audits.Coordinate welfare and safety activities in partnership with the plant safety teamWelfare & Safety: Oversee canteen, safety, and employee welfare activities in coordination with the safety team.Oversee statutory compliance for new plant expansion or equipment installation.Disciplinary & Legal MattersDraft and manage all legal documents, notices, and responses related to labor or statutory authorities.Handle grievances, misconduct cases, and disciplinary procedures legally.Conduct domestic enquiries and disciplinary actions with strict adherence to labor laws.Maintain documentation for legal defense in inspections or disputes.Completing initial reporting, accident investigations, communication work restrictions, claim adjuster correspondence, tracking and claim review analysis for settlementDraft charge sheets, warning letters, suspension and termination documentation.Represent the company in conciliation or labor proceedings if required.Risk Management & AdvisoryAdvise management on statutory risks and gaps in compliance.Implement preventive measures to avoid legal violations or penalties.Keep management updated on changes in labor laws, environmental regulations, and plant statutory requirements.Ensure compliance during plant expansion, new shifts, or additional manpower deployment.Monitor overtime, working hours, wage structures, and safety compliance.Advise management on IR risks during rapid operational growth.HR Operations :Manage end-to-end HR operations at the plant, ensuring alignment with production priorities.Drive manpower planning and workforce budgeting in line with production forecasts.Oversee end-to-end recruitment and onboarding for plant workforce (permanent and contractual).Manage employee lifecycle processes including confirmation, transfers, promotions, and separations.Drive performance management implementation for plant employees.Responsible for payroll inputs, attendance systems, shift management, and statutory deductions.Lead employee engagement initiatives and foster positive shop-floor culture.Implement training and development programs focused on skill enhancement and compliance.Ensure effective employee communication, engagement, and grievance handling.Support succession planning and capability building for critical plant roles.Collaborate with production, maintenance, quality, and safety teams to ensure smooth operations.Maintain plant HR dashboards (attrition, absenteeism, productivity, compliance status).

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