Deputy Manager - Operations HR

Assistant Manager / Dy. Manager – HR Excellence & Plant HR Coordination

(Can be positioned as Deputy Manager after confirmation / based on experience)

Director – HR Operations (with functional guidance from VP – HR Operations)

The role is designed to build strong capability in HR excellence, data-driven HR, and plant HR coordination. The incumbent will support the Deming Prize application from the HR function, act as a central coordination point for Plant HR initiatives, and provide analytical and execution support to the VP and Director – HR Operations. The role offers exposure to senior leadership, multi-plant HR operations, and structured improvement frameworks.

• Support the Deming Prize application from the HR side under guidance of senior HR leadership.
• Understand Deming Prize / TQM criteria and assist in mapping HR processes, practices, and outcomes.
• Collect, organize, and validate HR data, documents, and evidences from Plant HR and Corporate HR teams.
• Assist in preparation of HR narratives, presentations, and documentation for internal reviews, mock assessments, and evaluations.
• Support gap analysis, action tracking, and closure related to HR processes and Deming readiness.
• Lead TQC and Kaizen initiatives from HR front for establishing a culture of Continuous improvement and TQM
• Act as a coordination point for Plant HR initiatives, programs, and reviews.
• Track progress of ongoing HR initiatives across plants and follow up for timely execution.
• Support rollout of standardized HR processes, formats, and practices across plants.
• Assist in consolidation of best practices and learning from different plants.
• Compile, analyze, and present HR data related to manpower, productivity, attrition, absenteeism, engagement, discipline, and costs.
• Support development and maintenance of HR dashboards, MIS, and periodic reports.
• Prepare review decks and data packs for leadership meetings.
• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and timeliness of HR data received from plants.
• Support governance mechanisms such as reviews, trackers, action logs, and follow-ups for Plant HR initiatives.
• Coordinate HR review meetings, prepare minutes, and track action closures.
• Liaise with Plant HR teams and HR COEs to ensure alignment and information flow.
• Develop understanding of HR excellence frameworks, structured problem-solving, and continuous improvement tools.
• Support documentation of SOPs, standard work, and HR process manuals.
• Participate in improvement projects and cross-plant HR initiatives to build capability and exposure.
• Strong analytical skills with comfort in working on data, numbers, and dashboards.
• Good understanding of core HR processes (IR, Talent, ER, Performance, Manpower Planning).
• Ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders and manage timelines.
• Structured thinking, attention to detail, and documentation skills.
• Strong communication skills – written and verbal.
• Learning agility and openness to work in a manufacturing / plant HR environment.
• MBA / Post Graduate Degree in HR or related discipline.
• 2+ years of experience, exposure to CSR or plant locations will be preferred
• Exposure to manufacturing, plant HR, quality systems, audits, or excellence frameworks will be an added advantage.