Assistant General Manager

Job Title

Designation

Department

Work Location

Reporting To

Qualification

Management, OD Interventions preferred

Experience

least 5 years in leadership / managerial capacity within

manufacturing, FMCG organizations

(b) Proven expertise in Organization Development, Talent

Management, Performance Management, and HR Strategy

(c) Strong exposure to HR digital tools, analytics, and HR

transformation initiatives

(d) Experience in managing large-scale HR interventions, culture-

building, and change management programs

Objective of the Role

To support the Head – HR in providing strategic and operational leadership across HR and OD initiatives, ensuring robust talent management, employee engagement, capability building, and organizational transformation. The role is responsible for implementing people-centric strategies, driving OD interventions, and ensuring HR practices align with business goals.

Roles & Responsibilities

1. HR Strategy & Policy Implementation

• Assist in formulating and executing HR strategies aligned with organizational goals
• Develop and implement HR policies, processes, and frameworks ensuring compliance and best practices
• Partner with leadership to drive workforce planning and succession planning

2. Talent Acquisition & Management

• Oversee recruitment and selection for leadership and critical positions
• Strengthen talent pipelines through internal career development and external hiring strategies
• Ensure seamless onboarding and integration of talent into the organization

3. Performance & Capability Development

• Support the design and execution of Performance Management Systems (PMS)
• Implement training needs assessment, learning programs, and leadership development initiatives
• Drive competency mapping, coaching, and mentoring programs

4. Organization Development & Change Management

• Drive OD interventions to build organizational agility, resilience, and high performance
• Lead employee engagement, culture-building, and change management programs
• Collaborate with leadership on structure redesign, role clarity, and productivity enhancement initiatives

5. HR Operations & Systems

• Ensure effective management of HR operations including payroll, compliance, and employee relations
• Promote use of HRIS, analytics, and digital HR tools for data-driven decision-making
• Monitor HR dashboards and key people metrics for leadership reporting

6. Employee Engagement & Industrial Relations

• Build initiatives for employee motivation, engagement, and well-being
• Ensure transparent grievance redressal mechanisms and employee communication channels
• Support in managing harmonious industrial relations in collaboration with plant HR teams

7. Strategic HR Contribution

• Provide insights to management on organization culture, workforce trends, and emerging HR practices
• Support HR transformation and continuous improvement initiatives
• Drive alignment between people strategy and business growth plans

Skill Set Required

Functional Skills

• Expertise in Organization Development frameworks and interventions
• Strong knowledge of Performance Management, L&D, HR Strategy, and Change Management
• Exposure to HR Analytics, HR technology platforms, and digital HR systems
• Solid understanding of labor laws, compliance, and employee relations

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in HRIS platforms, SAP SuccessFactors, or equivalent tools
• Advanced MS Excel (HR dashboards, analytics) and PowerPoint (leadership reporting)
• Familiarity with psychometric assessments, DISC/MBTI, and OD tools

Behavioural Competencies

• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
• Analytical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making ability
• Ability to lead change, influence leadership, and drive cultural transformation
• High emotional intelligence, people-centric approach, and conflict management skills
• Integrity-driven leadership with a strong ethical foundation
• Strategic mindset with hands-on execution capability