To lead and establish the Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Administration, Employee Relations, Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, Statutory Compliance, Contract Labour Management, Security, CSR coordination, and HR Operations functions for the Greenfield Solar Manufacturing Plant at Gopalpur. The role will be responsible for developing a high-performance workforce while ensuring compliance with all statutory, labour, safety, and environmental regulations.
Qualification/ Personal Attributes
Essential
MBA / PGDM in Human Resources
MSW (HR/IR) may also be considered
Preferred
Degree in Labour Laws
Certification in Industrial Relations or Labour Compliance
Experience
Essential
12-18 years of experience in Manufacturing HR
Preferred Industry Exposure
Solar
Electronics
Battery Manufacturing
Electrical Equipment
Heavy Manufacturing
Process Industry
Additional Preference
Experience in Greenfield plant setup.
Experience in Odisha and Eastern India.
Exposure to workforce mobilization during project and commissioning stages.
Competencies Required
Functional Competencies
Industrial Relations
Labour Laws
Talent Acquisition
HR Operations
Administration
Employee Engagement
Contract Labour Management
Performance Management
Statutory Compliance
Change Management
Behavioral Competencies
Leadership
Stakeholder Management
Negotiation Skills
Problem Solving
Communication
Conflict Resolution
Decision Making
Result Orientation
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
1. Greenfield HR Setup
Establish HR systems, policies, processes, and SOPs for plant operations.
Develop manpower planning aligned with project and commissioning timelines.
Support pre-commissioning, commissioning, and stabilization phases.
Implement HRMS and digital HR processes.
Develop organizational structure and workforce deployment plans.
2. Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning
Lead hiring for:
Manufacturing
Quality
Engineering & Maintenance
Supply Chain
EHS
Finance
IT
Administration
Develop local talent sourcing strategies.
Liaise with:
ITIs
Polytechnics
Engineering Colleges
Skill Development Institutes
Manage recruitment agencies and hiring partners.
Build succession planning and talent pipeline systems.
3. Industrial Relations & Employee Relations
Maintain harmonious industrial relations.
Handle:
Grievance Management
Disciplinary Actions
Domestic Enquiries
Conflict Resolution
Employee Engagement
Develop long-term labour relations strategy.
Interface with local administration and labour authorities.
Lead union prevention and positive employee relations initiatives.
4. Statutory Compliance
Ensure compliance under:
Factories Act
Occupational Safety, Health & Working Conditions Code
Coordinate inspections and audits from statutory authorities.
5. Contract Labour & Vendor Management
Manage contractor workforce deployment.
Ensure contractor statutory compliance.
Verify:
PF
ESI
Bonus
Minimum Wages
Labour Licences
Conduct contractor audits and compliance reviews.
Maintain contractor performance scorecards.
6. HR Operations
Oversee:
Attendance
Payroll Inputs
Leave Management
HRIS
Personnel Records
Ensure accurate MIS and HR analytics.
Drive process automation.
Maintain manpower and productivity dashboards.
7. Learning & Development
Identify training needs.
Develop annual training calendar.
Implement:
Technical Training
Behavioural Programs
Leadership Development
Safety Training
Induction Programs
Coordinate apprentice and trainee development programs.
8. Performance Management & Organization Development
Drive Performance Management System (PMS).
Facilitate goal setting and performance reviews.
Develop competency frameworks.
Support organizational development initiatives.
Implement employee engagement and retention programs.
9.Administration & Facility Management
Responsible for:
Office Administration
Guest House Management
Travel & Transport
Canteen Operations
Housekeeping
Security Management
Utility Coordination
Fleet Management
Ensure smooth administration of plant facilities.
10. Security & Governance
Manage plant security operations.
Coordinate with local police and district administration.
Implement access control systems.
Ensure compliance with company security protocols.
Handle crisis and emergency response coordination.
11. CSR & Community Relations
Support CSR initiatives in surrounding communities.
Maintain relationships with:
Local Panchayats
District Administration
Community Leaders
Educational Institutions
Facilitate skill development and local employment initiatives.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Timely manpower onboarding
Recruitment TAT adherence
Employee retention rate
Industrial relations climate
Zero major labour law non-compliance
Training man-days achievement
Employee engagement score
Contractor compliance score
Administration cost optimization
Payroll accuracy
Audit closure effectiveness
About Luminous
Luminous Power Technologies, a leader in energy solutions, is a 35-year-old company which started as a small venture. Now on its brand transformation journey, its mission is to become a name synonymous with all-encompassing home electrical, power backup and residential solar solutions and create millions of happy homes in India.
Today, Luminous is already a powerful, trustworthy brand name in 100 million Indian homes. During this successful journey, it has embraced the core values of reliability, consistency, longevity and the highest standards of integrity along with dynamic ideas and innovation. Its consumer-centric focus has led Luminous into new categories to deliver excellence in every product and home solution it offers. With 7 manufacturing units, more than 28 sales offices in India and presence in over 36 countries our 6000 employees serve more than 60,000 channel partners and millions of customers. Our motto has always been Customer Delight through Innovation & Passion with focus on Execution & Team-work. At Luminous, we passionately innovate to make life comfortable and efficient.
Luminous is a group company of Schneider Electric, a global leader in energy management with presence in over 100 countries, 1.5 lakh people and a revenue of Rs. 2 lakh crore.
