HR Manager

We are a growing ethanol manufacturing plant in Chhattisgarh with a workforce of 200 employees operating across three shifts. We are looking for an experienced HR Manager to own end-to-end HR functions — from attendance and payroll to statutory compliance and people management. Key Responsibilities: Manage attendance and shift rosters across all three shifts using biometric systems and HRMS; handle OT tracking, late marks, and leave administration Process end-to-end monthly payroll for 200 employees including CTC management, arrears, loans, and salary revisions Handle all statutory compliance independently — PF, ESIC, Professional Tax, LWF, Bonus, and Gratuity Maintain all Factories Act statutory registers — Form 17, 25, 25A, 19, 21 — and file annual and half-yearly returns Manage contract labour compliance including principal employer registers, contractor licences, and Form XII/XIII Lead the rollout of our new HRMS platform including biometric integration, data migration, and team training Handle full employee lifecycle — recruitment, onboarding, probation confirmations, disciplinary actions, and F&F settlements Ensure POSH compliance, maintain ICC constitution, and file annual POSH reports Liaise with labour department, handle inspections, and respond to notices Candidate Requirements: Minimum 5 years of HR experience with at least 3 years in a manufacturing, chemical, sugar, distillery, or process plant environment Hands-on experience with PF, ESIC, and Factories Act compliance — not just coordinating with a consultant Proven ability to manage a blue-collar workforce across rotating shifts including night shifts, OT, and absenteeism management Proficiency with HRMS platforms such as GreytHR, Keka, or similar Strong working knowledge of Certified Standing Orders and Chhattisgarh labour laws Experience handling labour department inspections and audits preferred Hindi fluency essential; knowledge of Chhattisgarhi an advantage Nice to Have: Prior experience in ethanol, chemical, or related process industries Exposure to contract workforce management of 50 or more workers