Deputy General Manager Human Resources

Gokaldas Exports Limited; Kolar; On-site; INR 2,400,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Gokaldas Exports Limited in Karnataka seeks an experienced Head of Human Resources with a strong background in industrial relations to oversee factory HR and IR operations, maintain harmonious employee relations, and lead negotiations with unions.

The ideal candidate has 16+ years of factory HR experience, a Master's in HR/IR, deep knowledge of labour laws, payroll oversight, and a proven track record in workforce planning, training, and development to boost productivity and compliance.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in HR/IR/Social Work is required.
• 16+ years of factory HR experience, including unionized environments.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end HR and IR operations for the factory and maintain employee relations.
• Lead union negotiations and pre-empt IR issues by monitoring absenteeism and morale.
• Ensure statutory compliance and audit readiness; manage grievances and disputes.
• Drive manpower planning, recruitment and workforce optimization; oversee payroll and attendance.
• Partner the factory head on productivity and people development; run training aligned to needs.
• Drive welfare, engagement and retention; coordinate with authorities.
• Lead and develop the factory HR team toward operational excellence.

Skills

HR operations

Industrial relations

Union negotiations

Payroll management

Workforce planning

People development

Training & development

Compliance

Stakeholder liaison

Labor law

Education

Master's in HR / IR / Social Work

Tools

HRMS

Payroll systems

Excel

Job description

• Own end-to-end HR and IR operations for the factory, and keep employee relations harmonious through proactive engagement and transparent communication.
• Lead union negotiations and collective-bargaining agreements, and pre-empt IR issues by reading absenteeism, attrition and morale early.
• Ensure 100% statutory compliance and timely audit readiness, and manage grievance handling, disciplinary action and dispute resolution fairly.
• Drive manpower planning, recruitment and workforce optimization, and oversee factory payroll, attendance and wage-cost analysis.
• Partner the factory head on productivity, performance and people development, and run training and skill-building aligned to operational needs.
• Drive welfare, engagement and retention across all workforce categories, and coordinate effectively with local authorities and government departments.
• Lead and develop the factory HR team toward operational excellence.

Personal Attributes

• Firm yet empathetic in leadership style.
• Composed under pressure, with strong problem-solving.
• Fair and high-integrity, so decisions hold up.
• Grounded on the shop floor with the workforce.
• A people developer and team mentor.
• Industrial relations and negotiation
• Labour law and compliance
• HR operations and workforce planning
• Talent development and performance management
• Employee welfare and engagement
• Stakeholder and government liaison
• Workforce analytics

Education & Experience

• Master's in HR / IR / Social Work.
• 16+ years of factory HR experience, with exposure to large workforces and unionized environments.

Technical Skills

• Knowledge of HRMS and payroll systems and command of statutory documentation and labour laws.
• Proficiency in Excel-based manpower analytics.