Department Manager

Role & responsibilities

1. HR/Administrative Responsibilities (Including compliance management)

• Administers general administration responsibilities such as overseeing the canteen, housekeeping, security and surveillance, horticulture, transportation, uniform distribution, safety shoe provision, and employee welfare at the plant level in accordance with company standards and expectations.
• Ensure all compliances are being followed as per law/act.

2. Employee Grievance Redressal

• Manages and resolves employee grievances by ensuring supervisors and leadership create an open forum for discussion and resolution of plant-related issues.
• Handles domestic enquiries, litigation matters, disciplinary issues, and absenteeism control.

3. Staffing and Talent Management

• Establishes an efficient staffing model for operative positions by identifying the required skill set and planning for the future career development of contractors, DETs (Diploma Engineer Trainees), and apprentices in consultation with the Plant Director & Regional HR Head.
• Ensures timely recruitment of Indirect & Staff grade employees at the unit location for replacements and vacancies, following all hiring processes, systems, and approval matrixes, while maintaining proper documentation.
• Ensures timely closure of appraisals in line with the Talent Management policy and completes the annual or semi-annual performance appraisal for the unit location.

4. Employee Engagement and Communication:

• Executes various monthly activities such as success celebrations, communication meetings, skip level one meetings, periodic samvad sessions, and CEO quarterly communications.
• Drives Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices at the unit location in alignment with management guidelines.

5. Training and Development:

• Supports and monitors the completion of training hours within the allocated budget for the respective unit location.
• Identifies internal trainers and establishes and monitors the adherence to the Learning and Organizational Development (L&OD) methodology, including the 70:20:10 approach.

6. Financial and Reporting Functions:

• Submits the Monthly Management Information System (MIS) report on time, resolves queries related to wages, and reconciles accounting gaps when necessary.

7. External Relations and Networking:

Develops government liaisons and builds a strong industry network to keep the organization updated on the industrial environment

Preferred candidate profile

Perks and benefits