Deputy Manager - HR

We are seeking an experienced Deputy Manager Industrial Relations & Plant HR Operations to manage Industrial Relations, Labour Law Compliance, Payroll Coordination, and overall Plant HR activities. The candidate should have strong exposure to manufacturing environments and be capable of handling workforce management, statutory compliance, employee relations, and HR operations independently.

Key Responsibilities

Industrial Relations (IR)

• Maintain harmonious industrial relations between management and workforce.
• Handle employee grievances, disciplinary actions, domestic inquiries, and conflict resolution.
• Coordinate with union representatives and manage negotiations where applicable.
• Support collective bargaining agreements and ensure compliance with labor policies.
• Manage legal cases related to labor matters and coordinate with external consultants.

Labour Law Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all applicable labor laws including:
• Factories Act
• Industrial Disputes Act
• Shops & Establishment Act
• Contract Labour Act
• Minimum Wages Act
• Payment of Wages Act
• Payment of Bonus Act
• Gratuity Act
• EPF & ESIC regulations
• Conduct periodic compliance audits and maintain statutory records.
• Liaise with government authorities and labor departments during inspections.

Payroll & Statutory Management

• Coordinate monthly payroll processing ensuring accuracy and timely disbursement.
• Validate attendance, overtime, leave records, and payroll inputs.
• Ensure statutory deductions and timely filing of PF, ESIC, PT, LWF, and TDS-related compliances.
• Resolve employee payroll-related queries and discrepancies.

Plant HR Operations

• Manage end-to-end employee lifecycle activities including onboarding, confirmations, transfers, and separations.
• Oversee attendance management, leave administration, and manpower planning.
• Support recruitment activities for plant and operational positions.
• Drive employee engagement initiatives, welfare activities, and retention programs.
• Maintain HR MIS and generate periodic reports for management review.
• Facilitate training, induction, and performance management processes.