Assistant Manager Hrbp

Position Overview

We are looking for an experienced and people-oriented Female HR professional with 814 years of experience to manage HR functions across the Corporate Office and Gummidipoondi Manufacturing Plant.

The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in Employee Engagement, Employee Welfare, Performance Management, Talent Acquisition and HR Operations, along with the ability to work closely with business leaders, plant management and employees.

The role requires a hands-on HR professional who can balance corporate HR requirements with plant-level HR activities and drive a positive employee experience across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

1. Employee Engagement & Employee Experience

• Develop and implement employee engagement initiatives across corporate and plant locations.
• Plan and execute employee engagement activities, events, celebrations and recognition programs.
• Conduct employee connect programs, feedback sessions and engagement surveys.
• Identify employee concerns and work with management to improve employee satisfaction and retention.
• Promote a positive and inclusive workplace culture.

2. Employee Welfare

• Manage employee welfare initiatives at the plant and corporate office.
• Ensure effective implementation of welfare facilities and employee support programs.
• Handle employee grievances and coordinate with relevant stakeholders for resolution.
• Monitor employee amenities, canteen, transportation, medical facilities and other welfare activities where applicable.
• Ensure compliance with applicable labour and employee welfare requirements.

3. Performance Management

• Drive the annual Performance Management System across the organization.
• Coordinate goal setting, KRAs/KPIs, performance reviews and appraisal cycles.
• Work with department heads to ensure effective performance evaluation.
• Support managers in performance improvement and development plans.
• Maintain performance-related HR records and MIS.

4. Talent Acquisition

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for corporate and plant requirements.
• Understand manpower requirements and coordinate with functional/plant heads.
• Develop sourcing strategies for managerial, technical, corporate and plant-level positions.
• Conduct initial screening, coordinate interviews and manage offer/onboarding processes.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for critical positions.
• Work with recruitment consultants and other sourcing channels when required.

5. Plant HR & Corporate HR

• Act as an HR partner for both the Gummidipoondi plant and Corporate Office.
• Coordinate with plant leadership on manpower, employee relations, engagement and HR-related issues.
• Ensure smooth communication between corporate HR and plant employees.
• Support plant HR operations and workforce-related requirements.
• Provide HR reports and updates to senior management.

6. HR Operations

• Handle employee lifecycle activities including joining, onboarding, transfers, promotions, confirmation and exit formalities.
• Maintain employee records and HR documentation.
• Prepare HR MIS and management reports.
• Support HR policies, processes and SOP implementation.
• Coordinate with payroll and other internal stakeholders for employee-related matters.

7. Learning & Talent Development

• Identify employee training and development requirements.
• Coordinate training programs and maintain training records.
• Support talent development, succession planning and career development initiatives.
• Identify high-potential employees and support retention strategies.

8. Employee Relations & Compliance

• Maintain positive employee relations at the plant.
• Address employee grievances and coordinate timely resolution.
• Work closely with management on employee-related issues.
• Coordinate with statutory/IR teams where required.
• Ensure adherence to company HR policies and applicable labour regulations.

Candidate Profile

• Female HR professional with 8–14 years of relevant experience.
• MBA/PGDM in Human Resources / Personnel Management preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing / engineering / industrial / corporate environment preferred.
• Strong experience in:
  
• Employee Engagement
• Employee Welfare
• Performance Management
• Talent Acquisition
• HR Operations
• Employee Relations
• HR MIS
• Should have experience handling both plant and corporate HR requirements.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and stakeholder-management skills.
• Should be comfortable interacting with senior management, plant leadership and employees at different levels.
• Strong problem-solving and employee-handling capabilities.
• Willingness to work closely with the Gummidipoondi plant is essential.