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⸻Job Title: Human Resources Manager – Recruitment & HR Operations (Factory & Pan-India Sales Team)Location: Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh (with frequent travel across India)Industry: Manufacturing / Electrical / Lighting SolutionsExperience: 5+ yearsEmployment Type: Full-time⸻Job Overview:We are looking for a proactive and experienced HR Manager to lead overall HR activities with a strong focus on recruitment for factory roles and building a pan-India sales team. The ideal candidate must also be well-versed in payroll processing, PF, ESIC, and compliance. This role demands a hands-on professional who can manage recruitment pipelines, handle HR operations, and travel frequently for on-ground hiring drives across the country.⸻Key Responsibilities:Recruitment & Talent Acquisition (Primary Focus):• Lead end-to-end recruitment for blue-collar factory employees (e.g. assembly, production, QC) and pan-India sales staff• Collaborate with department heads to forecast hiring needs and close positions in a time-bound manner• Build recruitment pipelines through job portals (Naukri, Shine, Indeed, etc.), social media, campus placements, local agencies, and referrals• Conduct interviews, manage selection processes, and ensure a smooth onboarding experience• Frequently travel to cities, industrial training institutes (ITIs), job fairs, and campuses for talent acquisitionPayroll & HR Operations:• Prepare and process accurate salary statements every month• Ensure timely compliance with PF, ESIC, professional tax, and other statutory requirements• Maintain and audit employee records, contracts, and attendance• Handle HRMS or Excel-based payroll systems for tracking leave, overtime, deductions, and benefits• Liaise with external consultants or auditors for HR audits and compliance reviewsGeneral HR Activities:• Draft and implement HR policies and employee handbooks• Manage employee relations, address grievances, and enforce disciplinary actions if required• Conduct employee engagement initiatives to retain talent and build a positive workplace culture• Support performance appraisal processes and track employee development⸻Travel Requirement:• Willingness to travel extensively (approx. 10–15 days/month) for recruitment and coordination with external hiring partners across metro and tier-2 cities⸻Qualifications & Skills:• Graduate/Postgraduate in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field• Minimum 5 years of experience in HR with strong exposure to both recruitment and HR operations• Experience in manufacturing environments and sales recruitment is highly preferred• Strong knowledge of payroll, PF, ESIC, and labor law compliance• Proficiency in Excel, HRMS tools, and online recruitment platforms• Excellent communication, negotiation, and people management skills• Self-driven, reliable, and able to work under minimal supervision⸻What We Offer:• Competitive salary and travel allowance• An entrepreneurial and collaborative work environment• Opportunity to lead HR initiatives across recruitment and compliance functions• Long-term career growth with cross-functional learning