Human Resource Manager - Manufacturing

• Develop and implement HR plans aligned to production requirements; manage recruitment, selection, onboarding, probation reviews and confirmation
• Maintain an appropriate balance of permanent, fixed-term, temporary and outsourced workers and develop succession plans for critical positions
• Coordinate with production managers on shift arrangements, staffing levels and workforce deployment; monitor attendance, absenteeism, overtime, leave and labour turnover
• Serve as the principal HR adviser; manage grievances, disciplinary cases, investigations and appeals through fair, documented processes
• Manage union relations and collective bargaining arrangements where applicable
• Develop, review and implement HR policies and employment documentation; maintain accurate contracts, personnel files and leave records; coordinate HR audits and labour inspections
• Implement a performance management framework with measurable indicators; support managers in setting productivity, quality, safety, attendance and cost-control targets
• Oversee timely verification of payroll inputs (attendance, overtime, allowances, deductions) and administer employee benefits
• Conduct training needs assessments; develop and implement an annual training plan covering technical, supervisory and behavioural capabilities
• Work with safety and operations teams to promote safe working practices; support incident investigations, return-to-work arrangements and employee welfare
• Prepare regular HR reports on workforce trends, risks and recommended actions; track headcount, turnover, absenteeism, recruitment, training and disciplinary cases
• Prepare and manage the HR budget and lead and develop the HR team

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management, Industrial or Organisational Psychology, Business Administration or a related discipline
• A postgraduate qualification or recognised professional HR certification is an added advantage
• At least 7 years' progressive HR experience, including 3 years in an HR management or supervisory role
• Demonstrated experience in a manufacturing, industrial or factory environment, preferably with shift-based operations and a sizeable production workforce
• Experience managing employee relations, disciplinary processes, recruitment, performance management and payroll inputs
• Experience working with unions, outsourced labour or high-volume recruitment is an added advantage

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong judgement, integrity and confidentiality
• Sound conflict resolution, negotiation and investigation skills
• Effective communication and relationship management across all employee levels
• Confidence in coaching supervisors and advising senior management
• Strong planning, analytical and reporting skills
• Proficiency in HR information systems, attendance systems and Microsoft Excel
• Willingness to maintain a visible presence on the factory floor and support teams across shifts