Plant HR Officer

Job Title: Plant HR Officer Location: Madurai Role Purpose: The HR Officer will support day-to-day HR operations across onboarding, employee relations, statutory compliance, recruitment, and employee welfare, helping ensure a compliant and positive workplace. Principal Accountabilities: Employee Onboarding Coordinate joining formalities for new employees. Verify documents and maintain employee records. Ensure statutory and company compliance at the time of joining. Medical Test Report Verification Verify pre-employment and periodic medical reports. Coordinate with hospitals and diagnostic centres. Maintain confidential medical records and update health status. Follow up on fitness certificates and medical compliance. Employee Grievance Handling Handle grievance committee meetings. Address employee concerns promptly, investigate, and coordinate resolution with departments. Maintain grievance records and ensure timely closure. Promote a positive and harmonious work environment. Manage the employee referral scheme, including collecting referral forms and processing referral amounts. Long Absent Employee Management Monitor absenteeism and attendance trends. Follow up with employees on prolonged absence, including home visits when required. Maintain records and take action as per company policy. IP / OP Coordination Coordinate inpatient and outpatient medical cases. Support employees during hospitalisation and medical emergencies. Liaise with hospitals on treatment, insurance, and documentation. Maintain records of medical claims and health-related cases. Employee Engagement Plan and organise engagement and welfare activities, celebrations, awareness programmes, and events. Conduct employee feedback initiatives. Support initiatives to improve morale and retention. Purchase Requisition & Purchase Order Management Prepare PRs and POs for HR-related purchases and services. Coordinate with vendors, finance, and procurement. Track approvals, amendments, and closure, and maintain records. Employee Relations Provide HR guidance and resolve employee queries. Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures. Maintain healthy employee-employer relationships. ESI Enrolment & Compliance Register eligible employees and process enrolments, updates, and beneficiary details. Guide employees on ESI benefits and claims. Ensure statutory compliance and maintain records. Recruitment Coordinate manpower requisitions with departments. Source, screen, and schedule candidates, and conduct preliminary interviews. Prepare offer letters and manage joining formalities. Maintain recruitment databases and reports. HR Documentation & Compliance Maintain personal files and HR records. Prepare HR reports, letters, and communications. Ensure compliance with labour laws and company policies. Support audits and statutory inspections. Education, Qualifications and Experience : MBA/PGDM in HR or equivalent. years of experience in HR operations, preferably in a manufacturing setup. Minimum 2-5 years’ experience in HR Functions. Desirable : Working knowledge of labour laws and statutory compliance (ESI, etc.) Good communication and interpersonal skills Ability to handle confidential information with discretion Proficiency in MS Office and HR records management Read and write Fluency in Tamil and English At Coats Group, we are committed to innovation, excellence, and fostering a diverse and collaborative environment where every team member can thrive. If you are passionate about making an impact in the textile industry and eager to join a global leader with a rich heritage and a forward-thinking approach, we invite you to take the next step in your career with us.