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/bon

📌 Manager - Human Resources (Nanjangud)
🏢 Nestle Operational Services Worldwide
📍 Nanjangud