Deputy General Manager - HR

Jai Raj Ispat; Kurnool; On-site; INR 2,800,000 - 3,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Jai Raj Ispat Limited in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh invites an AGM/DGM - HR with 18-22 years of experience in steel, TMT, metal or heavy manufacturing to lead the plant HR function and handle unions and contract labour.

The role covers HR operations, recruitment, talent management, IR, statutory compliance, safety, administration and CSR, reporting to CHRO, with budget oversight and a focus on building a productive, compliant workplace.

Qualifications

• MBA / PGDM / MSW in HR or IR
• 18-22 years of experience in steel, TMT, metal or heavy manufacturing
• Led plant HR team with union handling and contract labour experience
• Experience in payroll processing and statutory payments (PF/ESI, bonus, gratuity)
• Knowledge of HR policies, standing orders and MIS reports

Responsibilities

• Oversee full employee lifecycle from joining to exit and settlement.
• Manage attendance, leave, overtime and monthly payroll for staff and workers.
• Ensure timely statutory payments (PF/ESI, bonus, gratuity) and maintain compliance.
• Maintain HR policies, standing orders and MIS reports.
• Handle grievances, discipline, domestic enquiries and employee welfare.
• Prepare and control HR budget and manpower cost.
• Recruit engineers, supervisors, operators and skilled workers; liaise with agencies and ITIs.
• Run performance appraisal, training calendars, apprentices/trainees, and retention schemes.
• Manage industrial relations and contract labour, wage settlements and contractor governance.
• Ensure compliance with Factory Act, Contract Labour, Wages, POSH and other laws.
• Support Safety team on PPE, induction, medicals and welfare facilities.
• Oversee security, canteen, transport, career and travel arrangements; admin contracts and licenses.
• Plan and run CSR activities in education, health, skill development, water, sanitation and environment.

Skills

Labour law

Union negotiation

Contract labour management

Payroll

HRMS

Recruitment

Training

Leadership

English communication

Local language communication

Education

MBA / PGDM / MSW in HR or IR

Job description

AGM / DGM - HR

Job Description

Industry: TMT Manufacturing | Location: Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh | Reports to: CHRO

MBA / PGDM / MSW in HR or IR

AGM/DGM: 18 - 22 years, in steel, TMT, metal or heavy manufacturing

Must have led a plant HR team, with union handling and contract labor experience.

Key Responsibilities

HR Operations

• Manage the full employee cycle: joining, confirmation, transfers, exit and settlement.
• Oversee attendance, leave, overtime and monthly payroll for staff and workers.
• Ensure PF, ESI, bonus, gratuity and other statutory payments are made on time.
• Maintain HR policies, standing orders and MIS reports.
• Handle grievances, discipline, domestic enquiries and employee welfare.
• Prepare and control the HR budget and manpower cost.

Recruitment & Manpower Planning

• Prepare the yearly manpower plan with department heads.
• Hire engineers, supervisors, operators and skilled and semi-skilled workers.
• Work with agencies, ITIs, polytechnics and colleges for hiring.
• Plan succession for critical plant roles.

Talent Management

• Run the performance appraisal process and identify high performers.
• Prepare the training calendar covering technical, safety and leadership skills.
• Run apprentice and trainee programs.
• Design incentive and reward schemes and retention plans for key staff.

Industrial Relations & Contract Labour (CLRM)

• Maintain a peaceful relationship with unions and worker representatives.
• Lead wage settlements and long-term agreements, and resolve disputes early.
• Monitor contractors' licences, wages, PF/ESI payments and records.
• Audit contract labour deployment and contractor billing.
• Prepare plans to handle strikes and work stoppages.

Statutory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with the Factories Act, Contract Labour, Wages, Bonus, Gratuity, PF/ESI, Industrial Relations and POSH laws.
• File returns and renewals on time, and handle inspections and audits.

Safety & Welfare

• Support the Safety team on PPE, induction, medical check-ups and accident follow-up.
• Manage canteen, drinking water, transport and other welfare facilities.

Administration

• Oversee security, housekeeping, canteen, guest house, colony, transport and travel.
• Manage admin contracts, AMCs, insurance and licences within budget.
• Liaise with local authorities such as police, panchayat and pollution control board.

CSR

• Prepare and run the yearly CSR plan in education, health, skill development, water, sanitation and environment.
• Build good relations with villages, local leaders and NGOs, and handle community grievances.
• Track CSR spending and impact, and report to management.

Key Skills

• Labour law knowledge, union negotiation, contract labour management, payroll and HRMS, recruitment, training, leadership, and communication in English and the local language.

KPIs

• Manpower cost vs budget, attrition, time to fill vacancies, man-days lost to disputes (target zero), 100% statutory compliance, training hours, contractor audit results, admin cost vs budget, and CSR utilisation.