Deputy Manager Human Resources

We are seeking an experienced Deputy Manager Human Resources Manager to lead and manage Labor and Employee Relations initiatives across India operations. This role reports to the Head of Human Resources and requires strong expertise in labor laws, union management, dispute resolution, and workforce engagement. The role demands the highest standards of confidentiality, compliance, and ethical conduct.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Labor & Employee Relations strategy across India operations
• Ensure compliance with labor laws, statutory requirements, and union agreements
• Manage union relationships, negotiations, wage agreements, and settlements
• Drive employee engagement, discipline, morale, and performance culture
• Establish effective grievance handling and conflict resolution mechanisms
• Coach and mentor frontline leaders on shop-floor discipline and people management
• Partner with Operations on manpower planning, productivity, and labor cost control
• Oversee contract labor management and blue-collar hiring to ensure business continuity
• Support plant leadership with strategic HR initiatives and global program rollouts
• Represent HR during customer, government, and statutory audits
• Design and implement training, development, and organizational effectiveness programs

Qualifications

• Post-Graduate Degree or Diploma in Human Resources / Labor Relations (MSW, MLW, MBA-HR)

Experience & Skills

• 15-18 years of experience in Labor & Employee Relations, including union negotiations, progressing ER /IR practices and settlement agreements in a manufacturing/industrial company.
• Strong knowledge of labor laws and industrial relations
• Proven ability to engage with employees at all levels and coach leaders and managers
• Sound understanding of HR principles and regulatory frameworks
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English