Assistant Manager / Deputy Manager - HR & Admin (immediate Joiners)

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced and result-oriented Assistant Manager / Deputy Manager HR & Admin to lead plant HR operations, industrial relations, legal compliance, performance management, talent acquisition, and administration functions.

We are looking for (immediate Joiners)

The ideal candidate should have strong experience in manufacturing / plant HR, IR, statutory compliance, union handling, contract labour management, and employee engagement, with the ability to drive HR policies and workplace culture.

Key Responsibilities:

1. HR Policy & Compliance Management

• Develop, review, revise, and implement HR policies and SOPs in line with organizational and legal requirements
• Ensure compliance with all labour laws, Factory Act, PF, ESIC, and statutory mandates
• Handle HR compliance audits and policy deployment across the plant
• Manage legal and employee-related compliance matters
• Liaise with government, labour, and local authorities for compliance and approvals

2. HR Operations & Employee Lifecycle

• Oversee end-to-end HR operations including onboarding, payroll coordination, employee benefits, attendance, and HRMS / ERP systems
• Resolve employee grievances and HR-related issues in a timely manner
• Manage staff welfare programs, CSR initiatives, and employee engagement activities
• Conduct employee surveys and recommend actions to improve organizational culture
• Drive discipline, transparency, and trust-based work culture

3. Talent Acquisition & PMS

• Lead recruitment for Engineering, Commercial, Sales, and plant functions
• Develop talent pipelines and recruitment alliances with agencies / consultants
• Drive Performance Management System (PMS) culture across departments
• Align KRAs / KPIs with organizational objectives
• Manage half-yearly and annual appraisal cycles
• Identify training needs and prepare development plans
• Support leadership development, mentoring, and succession planning

4. Industrial Relations (IR)

• Maintain healthy and productive industrial relations
• Handle union discussions, workforce disputes, and grievance resolution
• Liaise with union representatives and internal stakeholders
• Manage wage settlement cycles and negotiations
• Drive culture transformation and workforce discipline initiatives
• Ensure harmonious relations between management and workforce

5. Contract Labour & Legal

• Manage contractor workforce availability and deployment
• Handle contract labour negotiations and vendor coordination
• Ensure compliance with Contract Labour Act and other legal mandates
• Resolve labour disputes and legal escalations
• Handle workforce legal documentation and notices

6. Administration & Plant Support

• Supervise administration functions including:
• Security
• Transport
• Canteen
• Garden / Facility services
• Travel management
• Support greenfield / expansion projects
• Coordinate local permissions and statutory approvals

Desired Skills:

• Strong knowledge of Labour Laws, Factory Act, PF, ESIC, CLRA
• Expertise in Industrial Relations & Union Handling
• Experience in PMS, Payroll, HR Policies, Employee Engagement
• Exposure to QMS, EMS, EHS, ISO / IATF standards
• ERP / HRMS system experience
• Excellent leadership and conflict resolution skills
• Strong communication in English, Hindi, and Marathi
• Team management and cross-functional coordination

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