HR Business Partner, Factories

Imagine working at the forefront of innovation in fluid-flow technology, with over 1,400 colleagues across the globe, and contributing to a legacy of excellence that spans eight manufacturing facilities on four continents. Armstrong Fluid Technology is more than just a leader in our industry; we are a community of the brightest and most creative minds, driven by a shared mission to engineer the future and safeguard our planet.

As part of our team, you'll be immersed in an environment that fosters growth, creativity, and collaboration. Here, you'll have the opportunity to push boundaries, tackle exciting challenges, and develop cutting-edge solutions that promote energy efficiency and reduce environmental impact. Every day offers the chance to make a meaningful contribution to a more sustainable future, driving innovations that help lower global carbon footprints. Together, we’re creating a legacy that goes beyond business—one that’s changing the world for the better.

This role will create a collaborative effort, through synchronization and matrix functioning, smooth and trouble-free operation in manufacturing to achieve the targeted production with specified quality standards within the decided budget by harmonizing the use of manpower, raw materials, plant, and equipment.  As the factory HRBP, you will contribute to creating performance driven values lead by the organization aligning to the business goals with the factory and implementing sustainable HR initiatives with your colleagues to enhance the organization capability of your unit.

Key Accountabilities:

Recruitment & Selection of shopfloor employees.

- Set selection criteria based on the recruitment plans.

- Manage and improve the quality of the selection process to recruit 'right' candidates at the right time.

- Onboarding & Induction

- Ensure the required paperwork is completed by the candidates.

- Responsible in coordinating with the required parties to process and provide company properties (uniform, access card, safety vests, safety glasses, other safety wear to be handed to the new entrants).

- Design & implement probationary period development plan for new entrants.

Training and Development

- Collaborate with the process owners/department managers to identify T&D needs as per the requirements of manufacturing excellence model to enhance multiskilling.

- Design programs, measure & improve effectiveness of programs and administration.

- Implement monthly T&D plans to build right capabilities at the Plant.

- Maintain related records/documents in compliance with ISO requirements.

Attendance Management

- Controlling absenteeism & late coming for improving labor productivity.

- Maintain timesheet records of the shopfloor employees.

Performance appraisal

- Set KPI's & monitor work performance, provide feedback & appraise.

- Roll-out performance assessments, monitor progress & compliance to the process to ensure timely and transparent appraisals of engineers & staff at the plant.

- Provide feedback on concerns to Managers, design and implement employee involvement and welfare initiatives.

- To ensure facilitation of individual & group reward and recognition.

Compensation & Benefits Administration

- Administrating Salary & Wages Administration, Full & Final Settlements, Gratuity, Leave, Bonus, Loans Superannuation Settlement.

- Assure quality and timely distribution of employee benefits including canteen, address employee grievances to ensure efficient administration.

Labour relations

- Take disciplinary measures in case of misconducts.

- Responsible in handling complaints, managing grievance procedures, and facilitating counseling in conjunction with other stakeholders.

- Investigating and resolving complex or critical industrial relations issues in a timely and effective manner.

- Collating and analyzing employee feedback across all levels on a regular basis and revising people programs and policies to generate more positive outcomes.

- Study health and hygiene requirements, identify gaps, secure budgets, and close gaps.

- Communicate and organize necessary training to ensure safety of employees.

- Complete initial reporting, accident investigations, communication work restrictions.

Exit procedures

- Ensure the exiting employees return their company properties (uniform, access card, safety vests, safety glasses, other safety wear to be handed to the new entrants).

Statutory Compliance

- Ensure implementation, monitoring & control of HR Strategy in alignment with business strategy and develop / design HR Policies & process.

- Drive and implement D&I practices.

- Keeping healthy liaison with govt., semi govt. authorities like W.C. Commissioner, Gram panchayat, Insurance, Police Station, Banks, P.F. Office, Factory Inspector, Labour Inspector, Pollution Control, Police Authority, Local bodies etc.

- To monitor and comply with all statutory and regulatory compliances.

- Audits & Inspections

- Conducts audit and analyzes reports if required.

- Responsible in conducting inspections periodically if health and safety requirements are met at the plant.

What We’re Looking For

To thrive in this role, you should bring:

Qualifications & Skillsets:

- Completed full-time master’s in business administration degree specialized in Human Resources/ Industrial & labor relations or PG certificate in HRM.

- 8-10 years of experience in Plant HR in a manufacturing company.

- In-depth exposure to various functions in plant HR with some exposure to IR, PR activities.

- Great verbal and written communications skills; not afraid to speak up when required.

- Strong knowledge of HR policies & procedures.

- In depth knowledge of employment legislations.

- Strong problem solving, negotiation & influencing skills.

- Excellent team management and conflict management skills.

- Meticulous attention to detail, quality, and follow-through; strong interpersonal skills.

- Proficient in MS Office suite of software and general knowledge on HRIS platforms.

Why Armstrong Fluid Technology?

By joining us, you’ll become part of a global community dedicated to pushing the boundaries of fluid-flow technology. You’ll have endless opportunities to learn, grow, and make a significant impact on the world. Together, we'll build tomorrow’s solutions today.