Job Title: Deputy Manager

Department: Human resources

Base Location: Sarigam , Gujarat

Reports to: Head of Human Resources

Experience: 6 + years

Job Purpose

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.

- 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.

- 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.

1. 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.

- 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.

- 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.

- 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.

- 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 Environment

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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