HR Manager – Manufacturing Industry

Job Title: HR Manager - Manufacturing Industry

Location : Head Office (Regular travel to manufacturing plants across locations)

Experience: 8 - 10 years

Industry Preference : Heavy Engineering, Manufacturing, Steel, Wire & Cable, Automotive, Industrial Manufacturing

Qualification : MBA in Human Resources or equivalent

Salary up to : Up to 12 LPA

About the Company:

Our client is a leading technology-driven manufacturing organization specializing in steel wire transformation and surface coating solutions. Established over two decades ago, the company has grown from a modest production capacity to an annual capacity exceeding 200,000 MT, serving customers across India, South East Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Middle East.

With multiple state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities near Mumbai and a workforce of over 1,200 professionals, the organization caters to industries such as power & transmission, infrastructure, auto ancillary, agriculture, and engineering. Driven by innovation, advanced technology, and a commitment to excellence, the company offers an environment focused on growth, learning, and long-term career development.

Role Summary:

The HR Manager will be responsible for driving talent acquisition, performance management, compensation & benefits, payroll coordination, HR operations, employee engagement, and employee relations across corporate and plant locations. The role requires partnering with business leaders to foster a high-performance culture while ensuring compliance and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

Talent Acquisition:

Lead end-to-end recruitment and workforce planning across functions and locations.

Build talent pipelines for critical and leadership positions.

Drive employer branding and hiring effectiveness initiatives.

Performance Management:

Implement and monitor KPI/KRA frameworks across departments.

Drive annual performance appraisal cycles and performance reviews.

Support managers in talent development and performance improvement initiatives.

Compensation & Benefits:

Manage salary benchmarking, compensation reviews, increments, and promotions.

Coordinate with payroll teams to ensure accurate and timely salary processing.

Support compensation strategy and employee benefits administration.

HR Operations, Compliance & HRMS:

Oversee employee lifecycle management from onboarding to separation.

Ensure adherence to labour laws, statutory requirements, audits, and company policies across all locations.

Drive effective utilization of HRMS (preferably Spine HRMS) and maintain HR analytics and MIS reports.

Develop and implement HR policies, SOPs, and process improvements.

Employee Relations & Labour Management:

Manage employee grievances, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution.

Partner with plant leadership to maintain harmonious employee relations.

Support workforce planning, engagement initiatives, and labour compliance.

Handle investigations and employee-related matters effectively.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

Time-to-Hire & Recruitment Closure Rate

Employee Retention / Attrition Rate

Performance Appraisal Completion Rate

KPI/KRA Effectiveness

Payroll Accuracy & Timeliness

Employee Engagement Score

HR Compliance & Audit Score

HRMS Data Accuracy & MIS Reporting

Preferred Candidate Profile:

MBA in HR or equivalent qualification.

10–12 years of HR experience in manufacturing or industrial organizations.

Strong exposure to plant HR, labour laws, and employee relations.

Experience in recruitment, PMS, C&B, and HR operations.

Hands-on experience with HRMS platforms, preferably Spine HRMS.

Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Willingness to travel regularly across plant locations.

Reporting To:

Head – Human Resources / Senior Management

Pay: ₹1,000,000.00 - ₹1,200,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Flexible schedule

Application Question(s):

How many years of HR experience do you have in Manufacturing, Heavy Engineering, Automotive, Steel, Wire & Cable, or Industrial organizations?

Have you handled HR responsibilities for manufacturing plants or factory locations?

Do you have experience in Performance Management Systems (KPI/KRA/Appraisal Process)?

Have you independently managed end-to-end recruitment for multiple locations?

Have you managed compensation reviews, salary benchmarking, increments, and promotions?

Do you have experience using Spine HRMS

Work Location: In person