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Job Title: Deputy HR Manager 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
