Job Description – Senior Manager – HR & Administration (Plant)

 

Position Overview

Abdos Oils Pvt. Ltd. is looking for an experienced Senior Manager – HR & Administration to lead all HR, Industrial Relations, and Administrative functions at the manufacturing plant. The ideal candidate should have strong experience in plant HR, employee relations, statutory compliance, labour law, training & development, and factory administration. The role requires a proactive leader capable of driving a positive work culture while ensuring compliance with all statutory and legal requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Human Resource Management

• Lead end-to-end HR operations for the manufacturing plant.
• Develop and implement HR policies, systems, and best practices.
• Drive manpower planning, recruitment, onboarding, and employee retention.
• Manage performance appraisal, promotions, succession planning, and employee development.
• Ensure employee engagement initiatives and a positive work environment.

Industrial Relations (IR)

• Maintain healthy industrial relations with workmen, unions, and employee representatives.
• Handle grievance management, disciplinary actions, domestic enquiries, and conflict resolution.
• Ensure smooth negotiations with unions and prevent industrial disputes.
• Drive employee welfare activities and foster harmonious workplace relations.

Training & Development

• Identify training needs across departments.
• Prepare and execute annual training calendars.
• Conduct induction programs and coordinate technical, behavioural, and leadership development programs.
• Monitor training effectiveness and employee skill enhancement initiatives.

Plant HR Operations

• Oversee attendance, leave management, payroll coordination, and shift manpower planning.
• Ensure compliance with HR processes across plant operations.
• Support department heads in workforce planning and productivity improvement.
• Maintain HR MIS, employee records, and statutory documentation.

Administration

• Manage complete plant administration including housekeeping, security, transport, canteen, guest house, and facility management.
• Ensure smooth day-to-day administrative operations.
• Supervise vendor management and annual service contracts.
• Monitor infrastructure maintenance and workplace safety standards.

Legal & Statutory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all applicable labour laws and statutory regulations.
• Liaise with government authorities including Labour Department, Factory Inspectorate, PF, ESIC, and other regulatory bodies.
• Handle legal notices, labour court matters, and employment-related legal issues in coordination with legal advisors.
• Ensure timely filing of statutory returns and maintenance of statutory registers.

Compliance & EHS Support

• Ensure compliance with the Factories Act and other applicable labour legislations.
• Support EHS initiatives and statutory audits.
• Participate in internal and external compliance audits.
• Promote a culture of safety, discipline, and ethical practices.

Key Skills Required

• Plant HR Management
• Industrial Relations (IR)
• Labour Laws & Statutory Compliance
• Factory Administration
• Recruitment & Talent Acquisition
• Performance Management
• Learning & Development
• Employee Engagement
• Grievance Handling
• Disciplinary Management
• Payroll Coordination
• Vendor & Facility Management
• HR Policies & SOP Implementation
• HR Analytics & MIS
• Leadership & Team Management
• Stakeholder Management

Qualifications

• MBA/PGDM in Human Resources / MSW / Master's Degree in Personnel Management or equivalent.
• Additional qualification in Labour Laws or Industrial Relations will be preferred.

Experience

• 15–20 years of experience in Plant HR and Administration.
• Strong exposure to manufacturing/FMCG/Edible Oil/Chemical/Food Processing industries.
• Proven experience in handling Industrial Relations, statutory compliance, legal matters, administration, and plant HR operations.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Strong knowledge of labour laws, Factory Act, PF, ESIC, CLRA, Standing Orders, and other statutory compliances.
• Experience in dealing with government authorities and labour unions.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to manage cross-functional teams and drive organizational culture.
• Proficient in HRMS, MS Office, and ERP/SAP systems.

Location

Kolkata, West Bengal

This role is ideal for a seasoned Plant HR professional with extensive experience in HR, Administration, Industrial Relations, Legal & Statutory Compliance, and Training , capable of driving people practices while ensuring smooth and compliant manufacturing operations.