Manager - Human Resources

Manager – Human Resources & Contract Labour About the Job Own the end-to-end people agenda for the factory workforce (BC, WC and CL) by translating factory business needs into HR actions across hire-to-retire, ensuring continuity of operations and workforce stability. The incumbent acts as the single accountable HR owner for on-ground people outcomes in partnership with the Factory HR Head, Factory leadership, and functional stakeholders. Key Responsibilities a) Workforce Planning, Staffing & Onboarding (Permanent Employees – BC/WC) Lead workforce planning, staffing, and onboarding governance for BC, apprentices, temps/FTCs, and WC. Ensure joining readiness through documentation, statutory compliance, medical checks, orientation, and IT readiness. Drive timely closure of vacancies by coordinating with hiring managers and shared service partners. b) Contract Labour Deployment & Shift Management Lead CL workforce planning in close collaboration with Supply Chain and Production Planning. Ensure timely requisitions and sufficient CL availability for production requirements. Manage daily deployment discipline, line allocation, and resolve shortages in real time with Operations, Production leaders, Factory Manager, and contractors to prevent production loss. c) Contract Labour Hiring, Onboarding & Compliance Readiness Own sourcing, selection , joining formalities, legal and medical checks, and uniform/PPE availability for CL. Ensure periodic mandatory trainings (NCBP, COBC, POSH, Safety, QA) are completed and tracked. Own end-to-end readiness of the contract workforce before deployment. d) Contractor Ecosystem & Principal Employer Compliance Govern adherence to applicable Labour Codes and Contract Labour statutes. Maintain statutory documentation, committee requirements, and drive audit readiness. Manage contractor registration, credential governance, and enforce obligations (wages, PF/ESIC/OT/LWF, working hours, compliance MIS). Manage SES, arrears/bonus settlements, and long-term settlement impact assessments in coordination with ER, Finance, and Legal. e) Factory People Processes, Culture & HR Operations Execute performance cycles: goal setting, mid-year check-ins, People Day / PDP closure. Manage probation confirmations and PIP actions. Drive capability building and mandatory training targets. Own engagement actions, employee listening, and grievance resolution. Ensure HRIS / position data hygiene and timely system actions for hiring, transfers, and exits through NBS interfaces. Experience & Background Required 2 years of relevant HR / HRBP / IR / CL management experience, preferably in a manufacturing / factory environment. Exposure to Labour Codes, Contract Labour compliance, and factory HR operations preferred.