Assistant manager/Manager-HR

Role & responsibilities : 1. Core HR Operations Oversee end-to-end employee lifecycle activities: onboarding, confirmation, transfers, separations, and exit formalities. Maintain accurate and updated employee data in HRIS/ERP systems (SAP, SuccessFactors, etc.). Prepare HR reports, dashboards, and ensure adherence to internal audit requirements. 2. Statutory Compliance & Labor Laws Ensure strict compliance with all labor and industrial laws (Factories Act, CLRA, PF, ESIC, Bonus, Gratuity, etc.). Maintain statutory records, liaise with government authorities, and ensure readiness for inspections. Monitor and audit contract labor compliance in coordination with contractors and vendors. 3. Industrial Relations (IR) Maintain harmonious employee relations and proactively address grievances. Coordinate with unions (if applicable) and support collective bargaining/wage settlements. Implement disciplinary procedures and conduct domestic inquiries as needed. 4. Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning Support blue- and white-collar hiring based on manpower planning. Coordinate campus drives, walk-ins, and vendor hiring for technicians/operators. Drive workforce deployment as per production schedules and ensure optimal headcount utilization. 5. Training & Development Identify training needs through skill gap analysis and drive plant-specific learning initiatives. Coordinate mandatory training programs on EHS, ISO, IATF 16949, 5S, Kaizen, and soft skills. Track training effectiveness and maintain training MIS. 6. Employee Engagement & Welfare Plan and execute employee engagement activities like R&R, cultural events, sports, and wellness programs. Implement communication forums suggestion schemes, town halls, feedback sessions. Handle employee welfare facilities (canteen, transportation, housing if applicable). 7. Performance Management & Policy Adherence Ensure timely completion of performance appraisals and goal-setting cycles. Support managers with PIP, performance counseling, and succession planning. Ensure HR policy awareness and uniform implementation across the plant. Key Skills Required: In-depth knowledge of labor laws and industrial relations practices Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills Ability to manage blue-collar workforce in a unionized/non-unionized environment Exposure to HRMS tools like SAP, SuccessFactors, or Oracle Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution abilities Experience in fast-paced automotive or tier-1 manufacturing setup