Deputy Manager

Responsibilities

• Handle union negotiations and facilitate long-term settlements.
• Maintain proactive engagement with trade unions and employee representatives.
• Implement and monitor grievance redressal mechanisms across plants.
• Address disciplinary matters and resolve employee disputes effectively.
• Build and maintain relationships with legal advisors on labour issues.
  

Compliance Management

• Ensure full compliance with labour laws including Factories Act, Contract Labour Act, EPF Act, Employees' Compensation Act, Payment of Wages Act, and Payment of Bonus Act.
• Oversee documentation and audit readiness at the Business Unit level.
• Facilitate statutory authority visits and ensure timely renewal of licenses.
• Coordinate with labour contractors and ensure proper deployment and compliance.
• Drive digital transformation in compliance tracking and reporting.
  

Team Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

• Lead a team of 3–5 HR professionals, providing guidance and performance management.
• Liaise with statutory bodies, local administration, and internal stakeholders.
• Conduct training sessions for stakeholders on compliance and IR practices.
  

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships.
• High level of integrity and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in digital tools and platforms for compliance tracking.
  

Experience

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 10–15 years of experience in HR/IR roles, with at least 3 years in a leadership position.
• Proven experience managing a direct team and handling multi-plant operations.
• Strong knowledge of labour laws, collective bargaining, and contract management.
• Hands-on experience with blue-collar workforce and union management.
• Familiarity with digital platforms for compliance and IR management.
• Experience in a similar industry or business environment is preferred.
• Full time PG Degree/MBA/MSW
• preferably a law graduate.