Assistant General Manager/Deputy General Manager - Human Resources -

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic HR leader to head the Human Resources function at our manufacturing facility in Sanand, Ahmedabad.

The incumbent will play a strategic and operational role in driving Employee Relations, Industrial Relations, Administration, and HR initiatives while ensuring a harmonious work environment and supporting business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

Employee Relations (ER) - 50%:

• Develop and implement effective Employee Relations strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Foster a positive workplace culture focused on engagement, productivity, and employee satisfaction.
• Drive employee communication initiatives and grievance handling mechanisms.
• Build trust-based relationships across all employee categories.
• Lead employee engagement programs, welfare initiatives, and retention strategies.
• Ensure discipline management and adherence to company policies.
• Support talent retention and succession planning initiatives.

Industrial Relations (IR):

• Manage Industrial Relations activities and maintain harmonious relations with workers and employee representatives.
• Handle union interactions, negotiations, settlements, and conflict resolution.
• Participate in collective bargaining processes and wage negotiations.
• Ensure compliance with labour legislations and industrial statutes.
• Manage disciplinary proceedings, domestic enquiries, and legal matters related to labour issues.
• Liaise with labour authorities, government departments, and external stakeholders.
• Proactively identify and mitigate industrial relations risks.

Administration - 30%:

• Oversee overall plant administration activities.
• Manage security operations, transportation, housekeeping, canteen services, and facility management.
• Monitor vendor performance and administration budgets.
• Ensure smooth functioning of support services for plant operations.
• Maintain workplace safety standards and coordinate with EHS teams.
• Drive cost optimization initiatives in administrative functions.
• Ensure effective infrastructure and facility management.

HR Operations - 20%:

• Lead end-to-end HR operations for the manufacturing facility.
• Ensure seamless execution of recruitment, onboarding, and workforce planning.
• Monitor attendance, leave management, payroll coordination, and manpower optimization.
• Drive performance management processes and organizational development initiatives.
• Support learning and development programs for plant employees.
• Maintain HRMIS records and employee documentation.
• Ensure implementation of HR policies and procedures across the plant.

Statutory Compliance & Governance:

• Ensure compliance with all applicable labour laws and statutory regulations.
• Manage compliance related to Factories Act, Industrial Disputes Act, Shops & Establishment Act, Contract Labour Act, Minimum Wages Act, EPF, ESI, Bonus Act, Gratuity Act, Standing Orders, and Apprenticeship regulations.
• Conduct compliance audits and ensure timely statutory filings.
• Coordinate with legal advisors and external consultants when required.

Leadership Expectations:

• Act as a strategic HR business partner for plant leadership.
• Build high-performing teams and mentor HR professionals.
• Drive organizational culture transformation initiatives.
• Demonstrate strong stakeholder management capabilities.
• Support business expansion, workforce productivity, and operational excellence.
• Deliver HR solutions aligned with manufacturing business goals.

Desired Candidate Profile:

• Male candidate preferred.
• MBA in HR/IR/ER or equivalent qualification from a reputed institution.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in manufacturing organizations.
• Significant exposure to Employee Relations, Industrial Relations, Administration, and Plant HR.
• Proven expertise in handling labour unions and workforce relations.
• Strong understanding of labour laws and statutory compliance.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Stable career progression with reputed manufacturing organizations.
• Energetic, passionate, result-oriented, and hands-on professional.
• Immediate joiners or candidates serving notice period up to 45 days will be preferred.