Deputy Manager - Human Resources

Key Responsibilities: Recruitment & Hiring -Manage full-cycle recruitment for factory, warehouse, sales, and office roles: planning, sourcing, screening, interviewing, selection, offer, and onboarding. -Coordinate with HODs for timely closures and maintain talent pipeline, especially for technical and shop-floor positions.   Attendance Management & Audit -Monitor and audit attendance through Biometric System, Salary Portal entries, and WFH daily task acknowledgments. -Validate WFH attendance based on submitted/acknowledged daily work updates. -Conduct regular audits, resolve discrepancies, and take corrective actions.   Payroll Management -Handle complete monthly payroll processing via Salary Portal (salary, variables, shift allowances, deductions, statutory contributions - PF, ESI, TDS, PT). -Ensure accurate and timely disbursement; resolve employee queries promptly.   Performance Management -Assist in setting/tracking KPIs, conducting appraisals, and calibration. -Identify performance gaps and recommend improvement plans.   Employee Training & Development -Identify training needs through appraisals and HOD feedback, especially for technical, safety, and product knowledge (including AKAI brand training). -Organize induction, skill development, on-the-job training, and mandatory compliance trainings (POSH, Factory Safety, etc.). -Maintain training calendar, records, feedback, and effectiveness reports.   Incentive & Travel Allowance Audit -Audit incentive calculations (production/sales targets) and travel claims as per policy using Salary Portal data and supporting documents. -Verify accuracy, ensure compliance, and suggest process improvements.   Documentation & Record Management -Maintain properly indexed employee files (physical & digital) including all HR records, training certificates, etc. -Ensure easy retrieval and adherence to retention policy.   Statutory Compliances -Ensure all HR processes comply with labour laws relevant to manufacturing units (Factories Act, etc.); maintain required registers and returns. -Prepare for audits and liaise with authorities.   Communication & Notifications -Send timely updates, reminders, and announcements via official emails and HR chat groups (WhatsApp/Teams). -Communicate attendance issues, payroll status, training schedules, policy changes, shift rosters, etc.     Required Skills: -Strong knowledge of Indian labour laws and compliances, with exposure to manufacturing sector regulations. -Hands-on experience with Biometric Attendance, Salary Portal, Excel, and HRIS tools. -Excellent auditing, analytical, and communication skills. -High attention to detail and ability to handle confidential data. - Advanced proficiency in MS Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, Macros) and data analysis.