Deputy Manager

Skillventory; Tirupati; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Skillinventory is seeking an HR professional focused on DEI, engagement, and governance to drive DEI roadmap and implement inclusive initiatives across plants. The role emphasizes gender diversity, PwD inclusion, POSH compliance, and data-driven HR decisions.

You will conduct EVS, develop action plans, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to foster a positive and inclusive workplace culture. Experience in manufacturing HR preferred.

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of relevant experience in HR, DEI, Employee Engagement or HR Analytics.
• Hands-on experience in designing and implementing DEI initiatives.
• Experience in conducting employee surveys and action planning.
• Knowledge of POSH, unconscious bias management, PwD inclusion initiatives.
• Strong analytical skills with HR MIS, dashboards, data mining, and deriving actionable HR insights.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and HR reporting.

Responsibilities

• Drive the plants DEI roadmap and implement initiatives aligned with DEI objectives.
• Develop and implement DEI policies, engagement initiatives, gender sensitization programs, and unconscious bias awareness initiatives.
• Drive women’s leadership development and PwD inclusion initiatives.
• Promote POSH awareness and gender sensitization to foster a safe workplace.
• Conduct Employee Voice Surveys (EVS) and engagement assessments to identify improvements.
• Develop EVS action plans with cross-functional teams and monitor effectiveness.
• Plan and execute employee engagement activities and corporate events.
• Promote company values and culture through recognition and engagement programs.
• Establish standardized HR reporting processes for timely HR data.

Skills

DEI program design

Employee engagement

Data analytics

MS Excel

Stakeholder management

POSH knowledge

Governance & compliance

Education

MBA/PGDM HR

Job description

Role & responsibilities

• Drive the plants Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) roadmap and implement initiatives aligned with the organizations DEI objectives.
• Develop and implement DEI policies, engagement initiatives, gender sensitization programs, and unconscious bias awareness initiatives.
• Drive women’s leadership development, support gender diversity initiatives, and promote the inclusion of Persons with Disabilities (PwD).
• Drive POSH awareness and gender sensitization initiatives to foster a safe, respectful, and inclusive workplace.
• Conduct Employee Voice Surveys (EVS), pulse surveys, and engagement assessments to understand employee feedback and identify improvement areas.
• Develop and implement EVS action plans in collaboration with cross-functional teams (CFTs) and monitor their effectiveness.
• Plan and execute employee engagement initiatives, including corporate Hero.Life engagement drives and employee connect activities.
• Promote Hero values and organizational culture through value-based initiatives, spot recognition programs, and employee engagement activities.
• Establish and maintain standardized HR reporting processes to ensure accurate, timely, and reliable HR data.
• Collect, consolidate, and analyze HR data to identify trends, generate insights, and support data-driven HR decision-making.
• Prepare and present HR dashboards, scorecards, MIS reports, and analytics to support HR performance monitoring and management reviews.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including employees, workmen, contractors, Finance, Legal, and Internal Audit, to drive engagement, DEI initiatives, and compliance.
• Coordinate with relevant government agencies and external auditors on applicable POSH-related matters and compliance requirements.
• Support continuous improvement in employee experience, workplace culture, engagement, and HR governance through data-driven insights and structured initiatives.

Preferred candidate profile

4-7 years of relevant experience in HR, DEI, Employee Engagement, HR Development, or HR Analytics.

Hands-on experience in designing and implementing Diversity, Equity & Inclusion initiatives, gender diversity programs, and workplace sensitization activities.

Experience in conducting employee engagement surveys, pulse surveys, developing action plans, and driving employee engagement initiatives.

Knowledge of POSH, unconscious bias management, women’s leadership development, and PwD inclusion initiatives.

Strong analytical skills with experience in HR MIS, dashboards, scorecards, data mining, and deriving actionable HR insights.

Proficiency in MS Excel, HR reporting, data analysis, and presentation of HR metrics.

Strong interpersonal, communication, stakeholder management, and employee connect skills.

Ability to influence cross-functional teams, promote organizational values, and drive a positive and inclusive workplace culture.

Understanding of HR policies, governance, risk management, compliance, and audit processes.

Candidates with experience in manufacturing or plant HR environments and exposure to diverse workforces, including workmen and contract employees, will be preferred.

Domicile Preference: Andhra Pradesh (AP) domicile candidates; gender diversity will also be considered.