Deputy Manager

Role & responsibilities

Role Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced HR professional to manage end-to-end Plant HR Operations at MSN Laboratories. The role demands strong expertise in managing a diverse workforce, driving employee engagement, ensuring statutory compliance, and aligning HR practices with organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities

Manpower Planning & Recruitment

• Work with HODs to assess short-term and long-term manpower requirements.
• Drive end-to-end recruitment for plant-level positions (blue-collar, staff, and managerial roles).
• Build a strong pipeline of talent through campus drives, consultancies, and direct sourcing.
• Ensure timely hiring to meet production and operational targets.

HR Operations & Employee Life Cycle

• Manage complete employee life cycle including onboarding, induction, confirmation, transfers, and exits.
• Supervise payroll, HRMS, attendance, leave, and shift management.
• Drive automation and process efficiency in HR operations.

Employee Relations & Engagement

• Build strong rapport with employees, supervisors, and worker representatives.
• Proactively address grievances and maintain a harmonious work environment.
• Plan and execute engagement activities to enhance motivation and retention.

Learning & Development (L&D)

• Conduct training needs analysis (TNA) and identify competency gaps.
• Coordinate with L&D team for plant-level technical and behavioral training programs.
• Track training effectiveness and support skill development initiatives for workforce.

Statutory Compliance & Industrial Relations (IR)

• Ensure compliance with labour laws, ESI, PF, CLRA, Factories Act, Shops & Establishments Act, etc.
• Handle labour inspections, audits, and liaise with statutory authorities.
• Maintain effective industrial relations and prevent disputes through proactive engagement.

Performance Management

• Drive the PMS cycle at the plant level including goal setting, mid-year, and annual reviews.
• Support managers in conducting fair and effective appraisals.
• Facilitate career growth and succession planning initiatives.

Plant Administration

• Oversee canteen, transport, security, housekeeping, and other administrative services.
• Ensure cost-effective and efficient plant administration support.
• Coordinate with vendors and service providers for smooth operations.

HR Policies & Reporting

• Implement corporate HR policies at the plant level.
• Share regular HR dashboards, attrition reports, and manpower analytics with leadership.
• Suggest improvements to HR processes based on best practices.

Preferred candidate profile

• Experience: 10 15 years in Plant HR Operations (preferably from Pharma / Manufacturing).
• Education: MBA (HR) / MHRM from a reputed institute.
• Strong expertise in manpower planning, IR, statutory compliance, recruitment, and HR operations.
• Hands-on experience in L&D, employee engagement, and plant administration.
• Fluency in Telugu, English & Hindi is mandatory.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.