Job Title: HR Manager/Assistant HR Manager (Biscuit Manufacturing Unit)

Location: Kattedan IDA, Hyderabad, India

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced HR Manager/Assistant HR Manager to lead the Human Resources function in a biscuit manufacturing unit @ Kattedan IDA, Hyderabad. The role involves managing end-to-end HR operations, supporting plant workforce management, ensuring statutory compliance, and driving a high-performance culture in a fast-paced FMCG manufacturing environment handling 800 plus workmen and 120 plus staff.

Working timelines - 6 Days Working , Sunday-Weekly off (With One Sunday in a month required for Factory Audits/Payments etc-In lieu of which Compensatory off will need to be taken in the same week), 930 AM to 630 PM, Work from Office only.

Key Responsibilities

1. HR Strategy & Business Partnering Align HR strategies with plant and business objectives

Act as a strategic partner to plant leadership and functional heads

Drive organizational effectiveness and workforce planning

2. Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning Manage end-to-end recruitment for plant roles (operators, engineers, quality, support functions)

Develop manpower plans for shifts and production requirements

Ensure timely hiring of skilled and semi-skilled workforce

3. Employee Relations & Industrial Relations (IR) Manage employee relations in a manufacturing environment

Handle union interactions (if applicable) and maintain harmonious IR climate

Address grievances, disciplinary issues, and conflict resolution

4. Performance Management Drive performance appraisal systems and goal setting (KPIs/KRAs)

Support managers in performance reviews and development planning

Identify and manage high-potential talent

5.



Learning & Development Identify training needs across plant functions

Design and implement technical, behavioral, and safety training programs

Build capability for shop-floor employees and leadership pipeline

6. Compensation & Benefits Manage payroll inputs, attendance, and shift allowances

Benchmark compensation within FMCG/manufacturing industry

Administer employee advantages and welfare programs

7. Statutory Compliance Ensure compliance with labor laws such as:

Factories Act, 1948

Industrial Disputes Act, 1947

Employees' Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952

Employees' State Insurance Act, 1948

Maintain statutory records, registers, and audit readiness

8. HR Operations & Administration Oversee attendance, leave management, and HR documentation

Maintain employee records and HRIS systems

Ensure smooth onboarding and exit processes

9. Culture & Engagement Drive employee engagement initiatives and retention strategies

Promote a positive, inclusive, and performance-driven culture

Organize welfare activities for plant employees

10. Health, Safety & Welfare Support implementation of safety policies in coordination with EHS team

Ensure employee welfare facilities (canteen, transport, amenities)

Promote awareness of workplace safety and hygiene

Qualifications & Experience MBA / PGDM in Human Resources or related field or Any Graduate

5 to 10 plus years of HR experience in manufacturing (FMCG preferred)

Experience in biscuits, bakery, chocolates, or confectionery industry is highly desirable

Key Skills

Strong knowledge of industrial relations and labor laws

Experience managing shop-floor workforce

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Conflict resolution and negotiation skills

HR analytics and data-driven decision-making

📌 Factory Human Resource Manager (Hyderabad)
🏢 Pahal Foods
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