We are looking for an experienced HR & Industrial Relations (IR) professional to manage factory HR operations with a strong focus on Industrial Relations, Labour Law Compliance, Factory Compliance, and Statutory Requirements. The role requires hands-on experience in dealing with factory workforce, maintaining statutory records, ensuring legal compliance, and partnering with plant leadership to create a disciplined and compliant work environment.

Key Responsibilities

Industrial Relations (IR)

- Manage day-to-day Industrial Relations activities and maintain a healthy work environment within the plant.
- Build solid relationships with workmen, supervisors, and plant leadership.
- Handle employee grievances, disciplinary matters, domestic enquiries, and conflict resolution.
- Support negotiations and interactions with employee representatives/unions, wherever applicable.

Statutory & Labour Law Compliance

- Ensure compliance with all applicable labour legislations including:
- Factories Act
- Industrial Disputes Act
- Shops & Establishment Act (where applicable)
- Contract Labour (Regulation & Abolition) Act
- Minimum Wages Act
- Payment of Wages Act
- Payment of Bonus Act
- Payment of Gratuity Act
- Employees' Provident Fund (EPF)
- Employees' State Insurance (ESIC)
- Labour Welfare Fund and other applicable statutes.

- Coordinate statutory inspections and ensure timely closure of observations.
- Liaise with government authorities including Factory Inspector, Labour Department, PF, ESIC, and other statutory bodies.

Factory HR Operations

- Manage employee lifecycle activities including onboarding, confirmation, transfers, and separation.
- Maintain employee records, HR documentation, and statutory registers as per legal requirements.
- Ensure timely submission of statutory returns and maintenance of mandatory employment registers.




- Support attendance management, leave administration, and payroll inputs.
- Coordinate contractor compliance, labour licences, and statutory documentation.

HR Operations

- Support recruitment for plant and shop-floor positions.
- Assist in performance management, employee engagement, and welfare initiatives.
- Drive implementation of HR policies, SOPs, and disciplinary processes.
- Prepare HR MIS, compliance reports, and manpower reports for management.

Desired Candidate Profile

- 410 years of experience in Factory HR, Industrial Relations, and Labour Law Compliance.
- Strong knowledge of Factories Act, Industrial Relations, Labour Laws, Contract Labour Compliance, PF, ESIC, Gratuity, Bonus, and Wage-related legislations.
- Hands-on experience in maintaining statutory registers, labour records, and compliance documentation.
- Experience in handling labour inspections, statutory audits, and interactions with government authorities.
- Good understanding of contractor workforce management and statutory compliance.
- Strong communication, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office and HRMS systems.

Preferred Background

Candidates from manufacturing, steel, engineering, metals, chemicals, cement, mining, automotive, or other industrial manufacturing plants will be preferred.

Key Competencies

- Industrial Relations
- Labour Law Compliance
- Factory Compliance
- Statutory Audits & Inspections
- PF, ESIC & Gratuity Administration
- Contract Labour Management
- Employee Relations
- Disciplinary & Grievance Handling
- HR Operations
- Payroll Coordination
- HR Documentation & Compliance

This role is ideal for a hands-on Factory HR professional who enjoys working on the shop floor, has a strong command of labour legislation and industrial relations, and can ensure a legally compliant, disciplined, and productive manufacturing environment.

📌 Assistant Manager | Industrial Relations & Factory HR (Raipur)
🏢 Wikilabs India
📍 Raipur