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Assistant Manager - HR
- Location: MHIL Plant
- Department: Human Resources
- Reports to: HR Manager / Plant Head
Job Summary:
The Assistant Manager – HR will play a crucial role in managing all HR-related activities at the plant. This position is responsible for overseeing recruitment, training, employee relations, compliance with labor laws, performance management, monitoring HSE(Health, Safety, and Environment activities) and creating a positive workplace culture in a manufacturing environment. The candidate will ensure HR policies align with the company’s goals and are implemented efficiently at the plant level.
Key Responsibilities:
- Talent Acquisition and Recruitment
- Lead the end-to-end recruitment process for plant roles, including screening for interviews, interviewing, and onboarding of new employees (both skilled and unskilled).
- Coordinate with department heads to forecast staffing needs and ensure positions are filled promptly with qualified candidates per job requirements.
- Develop and maintain relationships with local recruitment agencies and trade schools to create a pipeline of talent for the factory.
- Employee Onboarding and Orientation
- Organize orientation and onboarding programs to ensure the smooth integration of new employees into the company and plant culture.
- Ensure all necessary documentation, contracts, and training (safety, health, environment, and operational) are completed during the onboarding process.
- Performance Management
- Assist in implementing and managing performance evaluation systems in the plant.
- Work closely with department heads to set KPIs and conduct KPI performance reviews for plant employees on a periodic interval basis.
- Identify training needs and collaborate with the training team to provide development programs for workers and staff.
- Employee Relations and Engagement
- Act as the first point of contact for employee grievances and resolve issues in a timely and effective manner.
- Foster a positive work environment by organizing employee engagement activities and promoting team-building exercises within the plant.
- Conduct regular pulse surveys and feedback sessions to gauge employee satisfaction and address concerns.
- Compliance and Legal
- Ensure compliance with local labor laws, industrial safety standards, and company policies.
- Maintain accurate employee records in line with statutory requirements, including attendance, wages, overtime, and benefits.
- Collaborate with legal teams to manage disciplinary actions, layoffs, and other employment-related issues.
- Health, Safety and Environment (HSE)
- Promote a safe working environment by working with the Health and Safety team to conduct regular safety audits, training, and inspections.
- Implement health and safety protocols and ensure all plant employees comply with factory safety standards.
- Administer employee welfare programs, such as health insurance and other benefits.
- Determine monitoring and review of external and internal issues.
- Industrial Relations
- Build and maintain relationships with labor unions and manage collective bargaining of agreements.
- Work proactively to minimize conflicts and disputes by fostering transparent communication between management and labor.
- Training and Development
- Identify whether there is a need of “Training needs Identification(TNI)”
- Develop and implement training programs to improve the multiple skills and efficiency of workers and staff, especially in areas like safety and operational excellence.
- Review monthly manpower as per approved budgeted manpower.
- Add scope of QMS including CSR and identification of QMS processes.
- HR Operations
- Oversee the timekeeping, attendance, payroll processing, and leave management system for the plant workforce.
- Ensure accurate and timely salary disbursements and benefits administration.
- Manage workforce scheduling and allocation in coordination with production managers to meet plant output targets.
- Ensure timely completion of building maintenance-connected activities/jobs
- Ensure proper functioning of administrative activities. (Canteen, transport, housekeeping & security)
Key Skills & Competencies:
- Strong understanding of labor laws and industrial regulations relevant to factory operations.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to handle employee grievances and resolve conflicts effectively.
- Experience in recruitment for blue-collar and plant roles, especially in manufacturing or related industries.
- Familiarity with performance management systems, employee relations, and engagement activities.
- Knowledge of Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) protocols within a factory setting.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, multitask, and manage multiple priorities.
- Proficient in using HR software and tools for recruitment, payroll, attendance tracking, and performance reviews.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Graduate with MBA in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 5-7 years of experience in HR, with at least 2-3 years in a manufacturing/industrial plant setting.
- Experience in industrial relations and dealing with labor unions is preferred.
- Strong understanding of compliance, safety, and welfare policies in a factory setup.
- Knowledge of Welding Consumables/Heavy Manufacturing will be an added advantage.