Deputy Human Resource Manager @ Bangalore

he the garment/textilegarment/textile Job Title: Deputy HR Manager Location: Bommanahalli, Bengaluru Experience: 8-12 Years Industry: Textiles / Garments / Apparels Functional Area: HR, IR, Administration, Factory Operations Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent Job Description: We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Deputy HR Manager for our garment manufacturing facility. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing HR Operations which include end-to-end blue-collar recruitment, absenteeism, and attrition control, Statutory Compliance & Audits and driving activities like employee engagement, health, hygiene & safety, and training & development initiatives at the factory level. Key Responsibilities: 1. Recruitment & Workforce Planning * Coordinate with production heads to understand manpower requirements * Manage end-to-end blue-collar hiring * Develop local hiring channels & vendor empanelment from out location/ liaise with contractors and manpower suppliers * Conduct onboarding and induction programs for new employees 2. Attrition & Absenteeism Management * Analyze absenteeism and attrition trends * Develop and implement retention strategies * Ensure timely interventions for workforce stability * Conduct regular employee counseling and grievance handling 3. Statutory Compliance & Labor Laws * Ensure compliance with all applicable labor laws, including the Factories Act, ESI, PF, Bonus, Gratuity, etc. * Maintain all statutory registers and records * Coordinate with government authorities during inspections * Timely submission of returns and handling internal, external & buyer audits 4. Employee Relations & Grievance Handling * Foster a positive and productive workplace culture * Act as a liaison between workers and management * Manage worker discipline and conflict resolution * Conduct regular interaction with employee representatives 5. Training & Development * Identify training needs for workers and supervisory staff * Implement skill development and upskilling programs * Organize compliance training (POSH, Health & Safety, Fire Safety, etc.) 6. Health, Safety & Welfare * Ensure workplace safety standards are met * Conduct regular safety audits and mock drills * Implement health and hygiene programs in the factory * Manage factory welfare activities (canteen, transport, housing, etc.) 7. General HR & Factory Management * Support Factory Manager in day-to-day administration * Maintain attendance, leave, and payroll management * Lead HR documentation and HRIS recordkeeping * Drive factory-level HR projects and improvements Desired Candidate Profile: * Bachelor's + MSW in Personnel Management / Industrial Relations * Preferably from garment / textile manufacturing setup * Strong understanding of labour laws, blue-collar workforce dynamics * Excellent people management and problem-solving skills * Proficiency in MS Office and HR MIS systems * Language skills: Local language fluency preferred, along with Hindi & English