The Deputy Manager – HR will lead the Plant HR function at Varun Beverages Ltd. driving manpower planning, employee engagement, talent development, and welfare initiatives while ensuring strict compliance with statutory regulations and company policies. Reporting to the HR Head and Plant Manager, the role will partner with internal and external stakeholders to sustain a safe, productive, and zero‑accident work environment.

1, PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

Job Context:

- Updating HR policies and overseeing hiring processes. Responsible for making sure those employees follow all policies and procedures. Responsible for creating new on boarding plans and educating newly hired employees about their rights.

Challenges:

- Employee Engagement.
- Development the Skill of Employees
- Smooth operation of factory
- Zero Accident

2, DETAILS OF THE JOB:

Job Role/ Title:

Executive-HR

Level:

M03

Business Unit:

Function:

HR

Country:

India

Work Location:

Reporting Manager:

HR-HEAD

Manager’s Manager:

Plant Manager

Matrix Manager:

- Team Size:

- No. of Direct Reportees:

- 3, KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Accountabilities Scope of work

Manpower Planning & Employee Engagement To plan the manpower requirement at all levels categories of the workforce basis the standard manning norms and ensure availability of required no. of manpower at all times to meet the factory operations requirement. To work out a yearly Employee Engagement plan linked to Factory Business Plan with the alignment of all stakeholders and execute the same effectively.

Contract Labours Management

Ensure periodic review and verification of records of Contractors for compliance. Ensure fulfillment of statutory obligations by contractors e.g. PF, Bonus, ESI, Gratuity, Minimum Wages, Welfare facilities, timely return to Govt. authorities etc. Regular dialogue with Contractors for listening and sorting out their problems, if any, and streamlining the system. To review and monitor contract labour management system.

Productivity & Talent Management:

To continuously work on improving people productivity by promoting multi skill concept and through building skill level of the associates. Recruit, Induct and Build the Talent particularly at workmen & Staff level in line with the requirements of Factory operations. Work on a Training calendar basis the Training needs of the Individuals and execute the same in a systematic way.

Welfare & Corporate Social Responsibility





Take ownership in ensuring the welfare facilities such as Canteen, Restroom, Toilets and other requirements are provided as per the Factories Act, 1948 and maintain well in line with the Company philosophy. Ensure to drive equality in applicability of these facilities among all categories of employees including Contract Labour. To support CSR related initiatives in and around the Factory location in coordination.

Grievance Redressal & Discipline To ensure that the grievances of the associates are redressed effectively on time by following the grievance redressal guidelines. To maintain discipline within the Factory premises at all levels in accordance with the Company Standing Orders or the relevant Statutory laws.

Manpower Budget, HR routines, Processes & Systems:

To prepare and monitor Factory HR budget involving manpower, welfare and administration costs. To ensure that the Wages & other related payments are made on time. To ensure strict compliance to the HR Transformation, Payroll and Systems guidelines without any deviations

Payroll & MIS To prepare the monthly payroll system in SAP and preparation monthly HR Management Information System, (MIS) .Ensure fulfillment of statutory obligations e.g. PF, Bonus, ESI, Gratuity, Welfare facilities, timely return to Govt. authorities etc.

4, KEY INTERFACES

External Interfaces

Internal Interfaces

- Executives, Permanent Workers and Contract Labours. 5, EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Indicate the education level, previous experience, specific knowledge, skills and abilities required to meet minimum requirements for this Job..

Education Qualification (Highest)

with Target Institute(s)

Master in Business Administration

Desired Certifications:

Human Resources Management

Experience Range:

10-18 Years

Desirable experience:

10-18 Years of experience on HR & IR

6, SKILLS REQUIRED:

Skills

Description

Proficiency Level

(General Awareness; Working Knowledge; Functional Expert, Mastery)

Functional Skills

- Experience as an HR Generalist
- Understanding of general human resources policies and procedures




- Good Interpersonal Skill
- Good Communication Skill

Functional Expert

Behavioural

Skills

Expert

- General Awareness : Knows the fundamental or general understanding of concepts.
- Working Knowledge : Has broad job knowledge; knows and applies the full range of concepts and practices. Has broad / working knowledge of the subject. Candidate should use these concepts in day to day practices.
- Functional Expert: Candidate is certified functional expert with solid knowledge on concepts.
- Mastery: Candidate is subject matter expert and has command over the subject/ concepts.
- Plan and execute manpower requirements and yearly employee engagement programs aligned with the factory business plan.
- Manage contract labour compliance, statutory obligations, and regular liaison with contractors.
- Drive productivity and talent management through multi‑skill development, recruitment, and systematic training.
- Oversee welfare facilities and CSR initiatives, ensuring equal access for all employee categories.
- Handle grievance redressal and maintain discipline in accordance with company standing orders and labor laws.
- Prepare and monitor the HR budget covering manpower, welfare, and administration costs.
- Process monthly payroll in SAP and generate HR MIS reports, ensuring timely statutory filings.
- Update HR policies, design onboarding plans, and educate new hires on their rights and responsibilities.
- Ensure adherence to HR transformation, payroll, and system guidelines without deviations.
- Collaborate with the HR Head and Plant Manager to support overall plant operations and safety goals.
- MBA (preferably from a recognized institute).
- Certification in Human Resources Management.
- 7–10 years of experience in HR and Industrial Relations, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
- Proven experience as an HR Generalist with functional expertise in HR policies and procedures.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Working knowledge of SAP HR and HRMIS reporting.
- In‑depth understanding of the Factories Act, labor laws, and statutory compliance (PF, ESI, Bonus, Gratuity, etc.).
- Demonstrated ability to manage contract labour and welfare facilities.
- Track record of designing and executing employee engagement and skill development programs.
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross‑functional teams and senior leadership.

📌 Dy. Manager - HR (Gorakhpur)
🏢 Varun Beverages
📍 Gorakhpur