Deputy Human Resource Manager @ Bangalore

Job Title: Deputy HR Manager
Location: Bommanahalli, Bengaluru
Experience: 8-12 Years
Industry: Textiles / Garments / Apparels
Functional Area: HR, IR, Administration, Factory Operations
Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent

Job Description:
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Deputy HR Manager for our garment
manufacturing facility. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing HR Operations
which include end-to-end blue-collar recruitment, absenteeism, and attrition control,
Statutory Compliance & Audits and driving activities like employee engagement, health,
hygiene & safety, and training & development initiatives at the factory level.

Key Responsibilities:
1. Recruitment & Workforce Planning
* Coordinate with production heads to understand manpower requirements
* Manage end-to-end blue-collar hiring
* Develop local hiring channels & vendor empanelment from out location/ liaise with
contractors and manpower suppliers
* Conduct onboarding and induction programs for new employees
2. Attrition & Absenteeism Management
* Analyze absenteeism and attrition trends
* Develop and implement retention strategies
* Ensure timely interventions for workforce stability
* Conduct regular employee counseling and grievance handling
3. Statutory Compliance & Labor Laws
* Ensure compliance with all applicable labor laws, including the Factories Act, ESI, PF,
Bonus, Gratuity, etc.
* Maintain all statutory registers and records
* Coordinate with government authorities during inspections
* Timely submission of returns and handling internal, external & buyer audits
4. Employee Relations & Grievance Handling
* Foster a positive and productive workplace culture
* Act as a liaison between workers and management
* Manage worker discipline and conflict resolution
* Conduct regular interaction with employee representatives
5. Training & Development
* Identify training needs for workers and supervisory staff
* Implement skill development and upskilling programs
* Organize compliance training (POSH, Health & Safety, Fire Safety, etc.)
6. Health, Safety & Welfare
* Ensure workplace safety standards are met
* Conduct regular safety audits and mock drills
* Implement health and hygiene programs in the factory
* Manage factory welfare activities (canteen, transport, housing, etc.)
7. General HR & Factory Management
* Support Factory Manager in day-to-day administration
* Maintain attendance, leave, and payroll management
* Lead HR documentation and HRIS recordkeeping
* Drive factory-level HR projects and improvements

Desired Candidate Profile:
* Bachelor's + MSW in Personnel Management / Industrial Relations
* Preferably from garment / textile manufacturing setup
* Strong understanding of labour laws, blue-collar workforce dynamics
* Excellent people management and problem-solving skills
* Proficiency in MS Office and HR MIS systems
* Language skills: Local language fluency preferred, along with Hindi & English