JOB DESCRIPTIONPosition: Assistant Manager – Human Resources

Company: Naga Limited

Division: Minerals Division

Department: Human Resources & Administration

Location: Tuticorin (Thoothukudi), Tamil Nadu

Reports To: HR Head / Business Head – Minerals Division

Position Level: Assistant Manager

1. Job Purpose

To independently manage and execute end-to-end HR and Administration activities for the Minerals Plant, ensuring effective manpower management, recruitment, employee relations, statutory compliance, payroll coordination, employee welfare and HR policy implementation. The position will act as the HR business support function for plant operations and ensure smooth coordination between management, employees, contractors and statutory authorities.
1. Key Responsibilities

A. Manpower Planning & Recruitment

- Coordinate with Plant Head and departmental managers to identify manpower requirements.
- Manage recruitment for technical, engineering, production, maintenance, quality, stores and support functions.
- Source suitable candidates through job portals, consultants, employee referrals and local recruitment networks.
- Coordinate interviews, salary negotiations, offer releases and joining formalities.
- Maintain recruitment MIS and monitor position closure timelines.
- Develop local manpower sourcing channels in and around Tuticorin.

B. Employee Onboarding & HR Operations

- Manage employee joining formalities and documentation.
- Create and maintain employee master records in HRMS.
- Coordinate induction and orientation programmes.
- Maintain attendance, leave and shift records.
- Monitor employee transfers, promotions, confirmation and exit formalities.
- Ensure accurate employee data and timely HR documentation.

C. Payroll & Attendance Management

- Coordinate monthly payroll processing and salary inputs.
- Verify attendance, overtime, shift allowances, leave and other payroll components.
- Coordinate with Accounts and Payroll teams for timely salary processing.
- Ensure accurate wage calculations for permanent, contract and daily-rated employees.
- Maintain payroll records and resolve employee salary-related queries.

D. Statutory Compliance – Labour Laws

- Ensure compliance with applicable labour laws and statutory requirements.
- Coordinate EPF, ESI, professional tax, labour welfare fund and other applicable statutory compliances.
- Monitor contractor labour documentation and statutory records.
- Ensure maintenance of applicable registers, returns and statutory records.
- Coordinate labour inspections and statutory audits.
- Liaise with EPFO, ESIC, Labour Department and other government authorities.
- Monitor contractor licences,



registrations and statutory submissions, wherever applicable.

E. Employee Relations & Industrial Relations

- Maintain effective employee relations within the plant.
- Handle employee grievances, disciplinary matters and workplace issues.
- Support management in maintaining industrial harmony and employee discipline.
- Coordinate employee engagement and welfare initiatives.
- Monitor absenteeism, attrition and employee turnover.
- Support conflict resolution and disciplinary proceedings in accordance with company policies.

F. Contract Labour & Manpower Management

- Manage contract labour requirements in coordination with production and maintenance departments.
- Coordinate with manpower contractors and verify statutory documentation.
- Monitor contract labour attendance, deployment and wage payments.
- Ensure compliance with applicable contract labour regulations.
- Maintain contractor-wise manpower and compliance MIS.

G. Training & Development

- Identify training requirements in coordination with departmental heads.
- Organise induction, safety, technical and behavioural training.
- Maintain training calendars and training attendance records.
- Coordinate statutory and mandatory safety training programmes.
- Monitor training effectiveness and maintain training documentation.

H. HR Administration & Employee Welfare

- Manage employee welfare activities and plant administration.
- Coordinate canteen, transport, housekeeping, security and other administrative services, as applicable.
- Monitor employee facilities, uniforms, PPE and welfare requirements.
- Coordinate accommodation and travel arrangements wherever required.
- Ensure proper administrative documentation and vendor coordination.

I. Performance Management & HR MIS

- Coordinate employee performance appraisal and review processes.
- Support departmental KPI tracking and manpower productivity analysis.
- Prepare monthly HR MIS covering headcount, attendance, absenteeism, attrition, recruitment, payroll and statutory compliance.
- Monitor HR expenses and manpower costs.
- Submit periodic HR reports to management.

J. HRMS, Policies & Audit

- Ensure effective implementation of HR policies and procedures.
- Maintain employee records and HR documentation.




- Support HRMS implementation and data accuracy.
- Coordinate internal and external HR audits.
- Ensure compliance with company procedures and management instructions.

1. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

- Timely closure of manpower requirements.
- Recruitment cost and time-to-fill.
- Payroll accuracy and on-time salary processing.
- Attendance and overtime data accuracy.
- Statutory compliance and timely filing of returns.
- Reduction in employee absenteeism and attrition.
- Contract labour compliance and documentation.
- Employee grievance resolution timelines.
- Training plan implementation and completion.
- Accuracy and timely submission of HR MIS.
- Employee engagement and welfare initiatives.
- HR audit compliance and closure of observations.

1. Educational Qualification

- MBA / PGDM in Human Resource Management.
- MSW (HRM) or MHRM.
- Other relevant postgraduate qualifications in HR may be considered.

1. Experience

- 7–10 years of experience in HR and Administration.
- Minimum 2–3 years in an independent HR role within a manufacturing plant.
- Experience in mining, minerals, cement, engineering, chemicals or other process industries is preferred.
- Solid exposure to statutory compliance, payroll, contract labour management and employee relations is essential.

1. Technical Skills

- Strong knowledge of applicable Indian labour laws and statutory compliance.
- Good understanding of EPF, ESI, payroll and attendance management.
- Experience in HRMS and payroll systems.
- Good knowledge of recruitment and employee relations.
- Proficiency in MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
- Strong HR MIS and reporting skills.

1. Key Competencies

- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Employee grievance handling and problem-solving.
- Compliance orientation and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently at plant level.
- Effective coordination with production and functional heads.
- Confidentiality, integrity and accountability.

1. Mandatory Location Requirement

Candidates must be currently based in Tuticorin or have their native place in Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu. Candidates should be willing to work full-time from the Minerals Plant in Tuticorin. This is a mandatory recruitment criterion.

1. Expected Outcome

Ensure smooth HR and administrative operations at the Minerals Plant through effective manpower management, statutory compliance, employee engagement, recruitment and HR process implementation. Pay: ₹35,000.00 - ₹45,000.00 per month

Benefits

- Cell phone reimbursement
- Health insurance
- Leave encashment
- Paid sick time
- Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

📌 Assistant Manager - HR (Thoothukudi)
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