Job Summary
The HR Manager is responsible for leading and managing the entire Human Resource function of the agro chemical manufacturing organization. This role focuses on strategic HR planning, industrial relations, statutory compliance, talent management, workforce productivity, and building a strong organizational culture while ensuring strict compliance with factory and labor laws.
The HR Head plays a critical role in aligning HR strategy with business growth, plant expansion, safety standards, and operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
1. HR Strategy & Organizational Planning
Develop and implement HR strategy aligned with company goals.
Prepare annual manpower planning and HR budget.
Structure organization hierarchy for plant and corporate office.
Drive workforce productivity and cost optimization.
2. Statutory Compliance & Legal Management
Ensure full compliance under:
Factories Act
Labour Laws
ESIC, PF, Bonus, Gratuity
Contract Labour Act
Minimum Wages Act
Coordinate with government authorities and auditors.
Handle inspections and legal notices.
Ensure zero non-compliance risk.
3. Industrial Relations (IR) & Union Handling
Maintain strong industrial relations.
Lead wage settlements and negotiations.
Handle disputes, disciplinary cases, domestic inquiries.
Ensure smooth plant operations without disruptions.
4. Talent Acquisition & Leadership Hiring
Approve recruitment strategy for plant and HO.
Hire senior-level professionals (Plant Head, QA Head, Purchase Head, etc.).
Develop a succession planning framework.
Control hiring cost and optimize manpower.
5. Performance Management & Compensation
Design and implement the PMS system.
Drive annual appraisal and increment cycle.
Develop compensation benchmarking strategy.
Ensure performance-linked reward structure.
6. Payroll, C&B & Cost Control
Oversee payroll management.
Monitor statutory deductions and compliance.
Ensure salary structures align with management policy.
Control labor cost as % of turnover.
7. Training, Development & Skill Upgradation
Develop plant skill matrix.
Implement technical and safety training programs.
Identify high-potential employees.
Build leadership development programs.
8. Safety, EHS & Risk Management
Work closely with the EHS department.
Promote safety culture in chemical manufacturing.
Ensure strict PPE compliance.
Minimize accident and legal risk exposure.
9. Policy Formation & Governance
Develop and update HR policies.
Implement disciplinary frameworks.
Ensure ethical workplace practices.
Standardize HR processes across units.
10. Employee Engagement & Welfare
Design employee welfare schemes.
Monitor canteen, transportation, housekeeping contracts.
Maintain a positive work culture.
Reduce attrition and absenteeism.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Statutory compliance score
Employee turnover ratio
Manpower cost vs production output
Industrial dispute resolution time
Training hours per employee
Recruitment closure time
Employee satisfaction index
Required Skills & Competencies
Strong knowledge of factory & labor laws
Experience in manufacturing / chemical plant environment
Strong leadership & negotiation skills
Crisis management ability
Strategic thinking
Budgeting & cost control expertise
Strong documentation and compliance knowledge
Educational Qualification
MBA / PGDM in HR
LLB (preferred)
12–18 years’ experience in manufacturing / agro chemical industry