Job Title: Deputy Manager
Department: Human resources (Plant/ Factory)
Base Location: Sarigam (Near Vapi Gujarat)
Reports to: Head of Human Resources
Experience: 6 + years
Qualification: MBA / PGDM / (Human Resources / Industrial Relations)

Job Purpose: (Apply only if Plant HR / Factory HR Experience )

To manage and execute all Human Resource and Industrial Relations activities at the plant level, ensuring smooth manpower operations, statutory compliance, employee discipline, welfare, and engagement. The role demands strong on-ground HR presence, coordination with production teams, and effective liaison with workers, supervisors, contractors, and local authorities. The role also includes administrative reporting to the Plant Head.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Plant HR Operations

- Oversee attendance, shift management, overtime control, and leave administration for all categories of employees.
- Ensure timely payroll processing through accurate data collection and validation.
- Coordinate manpower deployment across departments as per production requirements.
- Support contract labour management documentation, attendance, and compliance.

2. Industrial Relations & Discipline

- Maintain cordial relations with workers, union representatives (if any), and supervisors.
- Handle grievances, absenteeism, and misconduct cases tactfully and as per company policy.
- Support disciplinary proceedings, domestic inquiries, and warning/charge sheet processes.
- Promote a culture of mutual respect, cooperation, and teamwork on the shop floor.

3. Statutory Compliance & Liaison





- Ensure compliance with all relevant labour laws, Factory Act, ESI, PF, and contract labour regulations.
- Maintain statutory registers, records, and returns in coordination with HR Manager and consultants.
- Liaise with labour department officials, local authorities, and auditors during inspections or visits.

4. Employee Engagement & Welfare

- Plan and execute employee welfare programs and transport management, and health & hygiene initiatives.
- Conduct regular toolbox talks, communication meetings, and awareness sessions for plant staff and workers.
- Drive initiatives for women employee welfare and workplace safety awareness.

5. Training & Development

- Identify training needs for workers and staff; coordinate skill enhancement, safety, and behavioural training programs.
- Support performance management activities and appraisals at the plant level.

6. Coordination with Operations & Safety Teams

- Partner with production, maintenance, and EHS teams for manpower planning and adherence to safety standards.
- Support in implementing safety campaigns, audits, and zero-incident culture initiatives.

7. Coordination with Head of HR





- Work closely with the Head of for implementation of all HR policies, audits, and directives.
- Provide timely reports, data, and feedback as required by the Head of HR.
- Execute special projects, compliance drives, and organizational initiatives as assigned by the Head of HR.
- Perform any other HR or administrative tasks assigned by the Corporate Head of HR from time to time.

8. Recruitment & Manpower Planning

- Manage the end-to-end recruitment process for plant-level positions including operators, supervisors, and staff.
- Coordinate with consultants, job portals, and internal references to source suitable candidates.
- Screen resumes, schedule interviews, and coordinate with department heads for candidate evaluation.
- Maintain recruitment trackers, candidate database, and ensure timely closure of open positions.
- Support joining formalities, documentation, and onboarding of new employees at the plant.
- Ensure manpower availability as per production and operational requirements.

Key Skills

- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Strong leadership and shop-floor handling capability.
- Good knowledge of payroll, compliance, and statutory requirements.
- Problem-solving, decision-making, and proactive approach.
- Proficiency in MS Office and HRMS tools.

Work Workplace

- Full-time role at the plant location.
- Requires daily shop-floor interaction and coordination with multiple departments.
- Must be comfortable working in an industrial environment

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