People Operations Manager

About Company

The company is a fast-growing startup focused on advanced battery technology, backed by leading investors. The team is building next-generation, high-performance batteries, combining cutting-edge hardware, deep innovation, and smart engineering.

Job Description

Role Overview

The People Operations Manager will build and institutionalize scalable HR operations with a strong focus on performance management, workforce productivity, and manufacturing compliance. This role ensures disciplined people processes across corporate and shop-floor teams while enabling leadership with data-driven workforce insights.

Key Responsibilities

1. Performance Management & Workforce Productivity

• Design and execute performance management frameworks aligned to business, engineering, and manufacturing goals
• Drive goal-setting, KRAs, KPIs, and review cycles for both white-collar and shop-floor employees
• Ensure role clarity, productivity benchmarks, and performance measurement across functions
• Support managers in conducting effective performance reviews, feedback conversations, and improvement plans
• Track performance outcomes and link them to rewards, incentives, and career progression

2. HR Processes & Policy Design (Manufacturing-Aligned)

• Build end-to-end HR processes across hire-to-retire, tailored for manufacturing and R&D environments
• Develop and institutionalize HR policies, SOPs, and manuals covering factory operations, shifts, attendance, overtime, leaves, and disciplinary processes
• Ensure consistency across corporate and plant HR operations while supporting scale

3. HR Operations, Compliance & Audits

• Own statutory and labor law compliance including Factories Act, Shops & Establishments, PF, ESIC, gratuity, contract labor, and POSH
• Manage audits, inspections, and statutory documentation for manufacturing facilities
• Maintain accurate employee records, contracts, certifications, and training documentation
• Coordinate with external consultants and authorities for compliance readiness

4. HR Systems, Payroll & Workforce Analytics

• Implement and manage HRMS solutions covering attendance, shifts, payroll, performance, and compliance
• Ensure accurate payroll processing for both salaried and hourly / shift-based workforce
• Manage benefits, insurance, statutory deductions, and incentives linked to performance and productivity
• Build HR dashboards covering headcount, productivity, attrition, absenteeism, and compliance status

5. Employee Experience & Engagement (Factory + Office)

• Drive structured onboarding and induction programs for plant and corporate employees
• Implement engagement initiatives suited for manufacturing environments (safety, recognition, communication)
• Support grievance handling, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution with fairness and compliance
• Foster a performance-driven, safety-conscious, and accountable culture

6. Leadership & Organizational Support

• Partner with leadership on manpower planning, capacity planning, and scale-up readiness
• Provide insights on workforce efficiency, performance gaps, and capability development
• Support leadership during expansion of manufacturing units and workforce scaling

Skills & Qualifications

• MBA / PGDM in HR or Industrial Relations
• 5–8 years of experience in People Operations / HR Operations within manufacturing, deep-tech, or industrial environments
• Strong hands-on experience in performance management systems, KRAs, KPIs, and appraisal frameworks
• Proven expertise in factory HR, labor compliance, and workforce administration
• Experience with HRMS, shift management, payroll, and workforce analytics

High process orientation with strong execution and stakeholder management 

Mandatory Requirement

Primary Job Profile : HR Generalist

Technical Skills : Performance mgmt, Grievance Handling, HR Policies and Compliance

Maximum Notice Period: 30 Days

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