Assistant Manager Human Resources

Job Title: Assisstant Manager- Unit HR

About the role:

To manage end-to-end Human Resource and Industrial Relations (IR) functions at the manufacturing site, ensuring statutory compliance, harmonious industrial relations, workforce productivity, and employee engagement while aligning with organizational objectives.

Role Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Responsibilities

Formulate and drive the Employee Relations (ER) strategy to ensure a healthy industrial relations environment

Lead manufacturing optimization initiatives and ensure effective workforce management

Support implementation of ER policies in line with applicable government regulations

Provide inputs on workforce planning, rewards, performance management, and capability building to drive productivity

Design and govern contract labour deployment strategy, including legal compliance and optimization

Drive key HR projects such as Time Automation, Manpower Rationalization, and Diversity & Inclusion initiatives

2. Employee Relations

Ensure effective understanding and implementation of Long-Term Settlements (LTS)

Manage complex union relationships and external IR environment

Handle disciplinary actions and grievance redressal, acting as a mediator between workmen/unions and management

Lead negotiations on critical and sensitive matters to achieve win-win outcomes

Advise departments on labour regulations, negotiations, and compensation/benefit agreements

Evaluate union demands and submit recommendations to management

Monitor outsourced manpower deployment, assess statutory risks, and implement mitigation plans

Build strong relationships with unions, local communities, and external stakeholders through engagement initiatives

Liaise with state government authorities to ensure smooth plant operations and promote the organization's contribution to employee welfare

3. Compliance & Statutory Adherence

Develop and implement a robust statutory compliance framework across units

Conduct periodic compliance audits and ensure corrective actions are implemented

Stay updated on amendments in labour laws and ensure seamless implementation in policies and processes

Maintain statutory registers, records, documentation, and filings as per legal requirements

4. Workforce Engagement

Provide inputs to and review employee welfare and engagement strategies

Oversee welfare initiatives including transportation, canteen, and employee benefits

Manage Rewards & Recognition programs and employee welfare schemes

Handle settlement of death claims and related employee support processes

Ensure timely renewal of workforce agreements and welfare-related contracts

Experience / skills required:

Qualification:

• PGD/MBA/MSW in Human Resources/Industrial Relations

LLB (Bachelor of Laws) Preferred

Additional certifications in HRM/Labour Laws (added advantage).

Experience:

47 years of experience in HR within manufacturing industries (Preferred Industry - FMCG/Distillery/Pharma/Beverage/Brewing or similar industry)

Hands-on experience in managing unionized workforce and IR environment

Experience in Large Scale with minimum workforce capacity from 700 1000.

Knowledge & skills:

Strong knowledge of Labour Laws and IR practices

Union handling and negotiation skills

Statutory compliance expertise

Industrial harmony and absence of disputes

Compliance adherence and audit outcomes

Employee engagement scores

Training effectiveness

Attrition and absenteeism control

Conflict resolution and problem-solving

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Analytical and decision-making ability

High level of integrity and confidentiality

Timely closure of disciplinary cases

Strong Thinking and Problem-Solving Skills.

Strong Initiative & Agile.

Best suited for someone

Has a presence of mind to be able to mitigate high pressure situations.

Is empathetic towards employees.

Like to negotiate and is tactful in dealing with sensitive matters

Great at building and maintaining relationships

Comfortable dealing with conflicts

Flexible Working Statement: Flexibility is key to our success. From part-time and compressed hours to different locations, our people work flexibly in ways to suit them. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you so that you're supported from day one.

Diversity statement: Our purpose is to celebrate life, every day, everywhere. And creating an inclusive culture, where everyone feels valued and that they can belong, is a crucial part of this.

We embrace diversity in the broadest possible sense. This means that you'll be welcomed and celebrated for who you are just by being you. You'll be part of and help build and champion an inclusive culture that celebrates people of different gender, ethnicity, ability, age, sexual orientation, social class, educational backgrounds, experiences, mindsets, and more.