Human Resource Manager

About the Role we are looking for a hands-on and responsible HR Executive / HR Generalist who has strong experience in managing blue-collar employees, payroll, statutory compliance, and day-to-day HR operations.

The ideal candidate should be well-versed in ESIC, PF, labour laws, salary processing, attendance management, employee documentation, and workforce handling. The person should be comfortable working directly with shop-floor/field employees and resolving employee-related issues professionally.

Key Responsibilities

1. Blue-Collar Workforce Management

• Manage the complete employee lifecycle for blue-collar workers, including joining, documentation, attendance, transfers, and exits.
• Handle employee grievances, disciplinary matters, absenteeism, and workforce-related issues.
• Coordinate with supervisors and department heads for manpower requirements.
• Ensure proper onboarding and induction of new employees.
• Maintain employee discipline and a positive working environment.
• Handle employee queries related to salary, attendance, leave, PF, ESIC, and other HR matters.

2. Payroll & Salary ProcessingPrepare and process monthly salaries for employees.

• Verify attendance, overtime, leave, incentives, deductions, advances, and other salary components.
• Ensure accurate salary calculations and timely payroll closure.
• Coordinate with accounts/finance for salary disbursement.
• Prepare payroll reports and salary-related MIS.
• Maintain proper salary and employee records.

3. PF & ESIC ComplianceHandle EPF/PF and ESIC registration and employee-related processes.

• Ensure timely submission of PF and ESIC contributions and related compliance.
• Manage employee additions, exits, corrections, and updates on relevant portals.
• Assist employees with PF/ESIC-related queries and claims.
• Maintain statutory records and documentation.

4.Labour Law & Statutory ComplianceEnsure compliance with applicable labour laws and statutory requirements.

• Maintain records/registers required under applicable labour regulations.
• Support compliance related to wages, working hours, overtime, leave, holidays, minimum wages, and employee welfare.
• Coordinate with consultants, auditors, and government authorities when required.
• Stay updated on changes in labour laws and statutory requirements.

5. Attendance & Leave ManagementManage daily attendance and absenteeism records.

• Monitor late coming, overtime, shift attendance, and leave.
• Reconcile attendance data before monthly payroll processing.
• Coordinate with department supervisors to resolve attendance discrepancies.

6. HR Documentation & RecordsMaintain accurate employee personnel files and HR documentation.

• Ensure timely collection of KYC and joining documents.
• Maintain records related to attendance, leave, payroll, PF, ESIC, and employee exits.
• Prepare HR reports and MIS as required by management.

7. Employee RelationsAct as the first point of contact for blue-collar employees regarding HR-related matters.

• Handle employee grievances and workplace concerns.
• Support disciplinary procedures and documentation when required.
• Build good relationships with workers, supervisors, and management.
• Required Skills & QualificationsGraduate in HR, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 2–5 years of relevant experience in HR operations, preferably with a significant blue-collar workforce.
• Good working knowledge of PF, ESIC, payroll, attendance, and statutory compliance.
• Strong knowledge of applicable Indian labour laws.
• Hands-on experience in salary preparation and payroll processing.
• Good knowledge of MS Excel and HR/payroll software.
• Strong communication and employee-handling skills.
• Ability to independently manage day-to-day HR operations.
• Practical, approachable, and capable of handling shop-floor/field employees.
• Good documentation and record-keeping skills.

Preferred ExperienceCandidates with experience in manufacturing, logistics, warehousing, construction, facility management, retail operations, or other blue-collar intensive industries will be preferred.

• Key CompetenciesBlue-Collar Workforce Management
• Payroll & Salary Processing
• PF & ESIC
• Labour Law Compliance
• Attendance & Leave Management
• Employee Relations
• Grievance Handling
• Statutory Compliance
• HR Documentation
• MS Excel & HRMS
• Communication & Negotiation
• Problem Solving