Deputy Manager - HR

Description – Deputy Manager (HR) | Manufacturing

Department: Human Resources

Location: Ambattur Industrial Estate

Experience: 8–10 Years

Reporting To: Plant HR Head / Senior Manager – HR

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Role Overview

The Deputy Manager – HR will lead HR operations at the manufacturing plant, focusing on manpower planning, statutory compliance, industrial relations, workforce engagement, and performance systems. The role demands strong shop-floor exposure, handling blue-collar workforce, and ensuring smooth HR functioning aligned with plant productivity goals.

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Key Responsibilities

1. Manpower Planning & Recruitment

• Plan and execute manpower requirements for plant operations

• Handle recruitment for operators, technicians, engineers, and staff

• Coordinate with production, maintenance & quality teams for hiring needs

• Manage onboarding, induction & skill mapping

2. Industrial Relations (IR) & Compliance

• Maintain harmonious IR climate at the plant

• Manage disciplinary actions, domestic inquiries, settlements

• Ensure compliance with all labor laws: Factories Act, PF, ESI, CLRA, Bonus, Gratuity, etc.

• Liaise with labor department & statutory authorities

3. HR Operations & Payroll

• Oversee attendance, shift scheduling, leave management

• Coordinate monthly payroll processing for plant employees

• Maintain HRMIS / employee database

• Ensure accuracy in wage, overtime, and incentive calculations

4. Training, Skill & Productivity Development

• Identify training needs for shop-floor and staff employees

• Conduct induction, safety, and skill development programs

• Support multi-skilling and productivity improvement initiatives

5. Performance Management

• Support KPI-based performance appraisal systems

• Drive goal setting, reviews, and feedback processes

6. Employee Engagement & Welfare

• Drive employee engagement activities

• Handle grievances, counseling, and conflict resolution

• Manage welfare schemes, canteen, transport, and safety coordination

7. Policy & Audit Support

• Implement HR policies and procedures at plant level

• Support internal / external audits (ISO )

• Ensure discipline, ethics, and compliance culture

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Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong exposure to manufacturing / plant HR

• Deep knowledge of Indian labor laws & IR

• Experience handling blue-collar workforce

• Leadership and negotiation skills

• Ability to work closely with operations teams

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Educational Qualification

• MBA / MSW / PGDM in HR / IR / Personnel Management

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹700,000.00 - ₹900,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person