Job Context/Purpose
We are looking for an experienced HR Generalist with hands-on experience in the manufacturing industry. The ideal candidate should have strong exposure to HR compliance, employee relations, grievance handling, POSH, employee engagement, and day-to-day HR operations. The candidate will be responsible for managing employee-related matters at the plant/site and ensuring smooth implementation of HR policies, processes, and statutory requirements.
Job Description – HR Generalist
Position: HR Generalist
Industry: Manufacturing
Experience: 5 - 8 years
Location: Jalahalli, Bangalore
Employment Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities
HR Operations
- Manage day-to-day HR operations for the plant/workforce.
- Handle employee lifecycle activities including onboarding, documentation, transfers, confirmations, and exits.
- Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation.
- Coordinate with payroll and other functions to ensure timely and accurate employee data.
Employee Relations
- Act as the first point of contact for employee-related concerns and workplace issues.
- Handle employee grievances professionally and ensure timely resolution.
- Support disciplinary processes, investigations, warning letters, and other employee relations matters.
- Build positive employee-management relations and support a healthy workplace culture.
- Conduct regular employee interactions and understand workforce concerns.
Compliance & Statutory Requirements
- Ensure compliance with applicable labour laws and statutory requirements relevant to the manufacturing/plant environment.
- Maintain statutory registers, records, notices, and required documentation.
- Coordinate with internal/external stakeholders during labour-law audits and inspections.
- Support compliance related to contract labour and other workforce-related requirements.
- Keep track of changes in applicable labour regulations and ensure timely implementation.
POSH
- Manage and support POSH (Prevention of Sexual Harassment) compliance and awareness initiatives.
- Coordinate POSH training and employee awareness programs.
- Support the Internal Committee (IC) in maintaining required documentation and processes.
- Handle employee concerns related to workplace conduct with confidentiality and sensitivity.
Employee Engagement & HR Initiatives
- Plan and execute employee engagement activities.
- Support employee communication and HR initiatives at the plant.
- Conduct employee feedback/interactions and identify areas requiring HR intervention.
- Support training, development, welfare, and retention initiatives.
Desired Candidate Profile
- Postgraduate in HR, Personnel Management, Labour Relations, or a related field.
- 5–8 years of relevant HR experience, preferably in a manufacturing/plant environment.
- Strong practical knowledge of employee relations and HR compliance.
- Hands-on experience in grievance handling, disciplinary procedures, POSH, and labour compliance.
- Good understanding of the challenges and workforce dynamics in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills.
- Ability to handle sensitive employee matters with confidentiality and professionalism.
- Comfortable working with shop-floor employees, supervisors, and management.
- Notice period of up to 2 months / candidates who can join within 2 months preferred.
Key Competencies
- Employee Relations
- Labour & Statutory Compliance
- Grievance Handling
- POSH Compliance
- Disciplinary & Conflict Management
- HR Operations
- Employee Engagement
- Manufacturing/Plant HR
- Communication & Stakeholder Management
- Problem Solving
- ISO Compliance
Preferred: Candidates currently working in a manufacturing/plant HR environment with strong exposure to employee relations and compliance.
