Assistant Manager Human Resources

Job Description: Assistant Manager – Human Resources

Position Overview

The Assistant Manager – HR will support the end-to-end HR function in a fast-paced and evolving manufacturing environment. The role involves driving HR operations, ensuring statutory compliance, strengthening systems and processes, and supporting people-related interventions across the plant. The position requires a proactive, hands-on professional who can work independently in a non-structured setup.

Key Responsibilities

A. HR Operations & Employee Life Cycle

• Manage the complete employee life cycle: recruitment, onboarding, confirmations, transfers, separations, and exit formalities.

• Maintain updated employee records and personal files, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.

• Ensure smooth payroll coordination (attendance, leave management, overtime, contractor data, deductions, MIS inputs).

B. Recruitment & Manpower Planning

• Coordinate hiring for staff and shopfloor positions based on manpower requirements.

• Liaise with placement agencies, consultants, and local networks for timely sourcing.

• Conduct initial screening, schedule interviews, and support final selections.

C. Statutory Compliance & Audits

• Ensure strict compliance with labour laws applicable to manufacturing units (PF, ESIC, PT, CLRA, Factories Act, Contract Labour requirements, etc.).

• Maintain statutory registers, forms, contractor documents, and license renewals.

• Support internal and external audits (HR audit, statutory audit, compliance audit).

D. Training & Development

• Identify training needs across departments in coordination with HODs.

• Prepare annual training calendars and ensure effective execution.

• Maintain training records and evaluate training impact.

E. Performance Management

• Support KRA/KPI implementation, mid-year reviews, and annual performance appraisals.

• Track goal-setting progress and ensure timely completion of the performance cycle.

F. Employee Relations & Engagement

• Handle day-to-day employee grievances with empathy and timely resolution.

• Build strong connect with shopfloor teams to maintain a harmonious work environment.

• Plan and execute employee engagement initiatives, events, and communication.

G. Compliance, Safety & Workplace Policies

• Ensure all HR and administrative policies are implemented effectively.

• Support safety trainings, disciplinary processes, and workplace investigations as required.

• Maintain documentation for POSH compliance and IC coordination.

H. HR Systems, Process Improvement & MIS

• Introduce structure, systems, and standardized formats in HR operations.

• Generate HR MIS reports: headcount, attrition, attendance, overtime, compliance, training, etc.

• Work on digitization initiatives and process improvement.

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Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of HR operations and statutory compliance for manufacturing setups.

• Good interpersonal communication and employee-handling skills.

• Ability to work independently in a non-structured environment.

• Organised, detail-oriented, and process-driven mindset.

• Practical problem-solver with a calm and professional approach.

• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and HR systems.

Qualification & Experience

• MBA/Master’s degree in Human Resources or equivalent.

• 3–6 years of relevant HR experience; manufacturing industry experience preferred.

• Exposure to both blue-collar and white-collar workforce management.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Timely and accurate HR documentation & payroll inputs.

• Reduction in compliance gaps and zero audit observations.

• Timely closure of recruitment requirements.

• Employee engagement and grievance resolution effectiveness.

• Training execution as per annual plan.

• Improved HR systems and process structuring.

Employee Relations & Engagement

•⁠ ⁠Serve as a point of contact for employee queries and grievances.

•⁠ ⁠⁠Build healthy relationships with workers, supervisors, and staff across units.

•⁠ ⁠⁠Contribute to organizing small events, celebrations, and team-bonding initiatives to maintain a positive organizational culture.

•⁠ ⁠⁠Support welfare activities and maintain discipline on the shop floor.

HR Projects & Process Improvement

•⁠ ⁠Support digitization of HR processes and documentation.

•⁠ ⁠⁠Help build HR systems around culture, retention, training, and productivity.

•⁠ ⁠⁠Contribute to improving employee experience and communication channels.

Interested candidates please send an email on - siddhant.savla@sspackaging.in & ashna.savla@sspackaging.in

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