Assistant General Manager

Job Title

: Dy. HOD – HR & ADMIN

Designation

: AGM / DGM – HR & ADMIN

Department

: HR & ADMIN

Work Location

: Corporate Office

Reporting To

: Head – HR & Admin

Qualification

: PGDM / PG in HR and Certification in HR Analytics, Change

Management, OD Interventions preferred

Experience

: (a) 15 years and above of progressive HR experience, including at

least 5 years in leadership / managerial capacity within

manufacturing, FMCG organizations

(b) Proven expertise in Organization Development, Talent

Management, Performance Management, and HR Strategy

(c) Strong exposure to HR digital tools, analytics, and HR

transformation initiatives

(d) Experience in managing large-scale HR interventions, culture-

building, and change management programs

Objective of the Role

To support the Head – HR in providing strategic and operational leadership across HR and OD initiatives, ensuring robust talent management, employee engagement, capability building, and organizational transformation. The role is responsible for implementing people-centric strategies, driving OD interventions, and ensuring HR practices align with business goals.

Roles & Responsibilities

1. HR Strategy & Policy Implementation

Assist in formulating and executing HR strategies aligned with organizational goals

Develop and implement HR policies, processes, and frameworks ensuring compliance and best practices

Partner with leadership to drive workforce planning and succession planning

2. Talent Acquisition & Management

Oversee recruitment and selection for leadership and critical positions

Strengthen talent pipelines through internal career development and external hiring strategies

Ensure seamless onboarding and integration of talent into the organization

3. Performance & Capability Development

Support the design and execution of Performance Management Systems (PMS)

Implement training needs assessment, learning programs, and leadership development initiatives

Drive competency mapping, coaching, and mentoring programs

4. Organization Development & Change Management

Drive OD interventions to build organizational agility, resilience, and high performance

Lead employee engagement, culture-building, and change management programs

Collaborate with leadership on structure redesign, role clarity, and productivity enhancement initiatives

5. HR Operations & Systems

Ensure effective management of HR operations including payroll, compliance, and employee relations

Promote use of HRIS, analytics, and digital HR tools for data-driven decision-making

Monitor HR dashboards and key people metrics for leadership reporting

6. Employee Engagement & Industrial Relations

Build initiatives for employee motivation, engagement, and well-being

Ensure transparent grievance redressal mechanisms and employee communication channels

Support in managing harmonious industrial relations in collaboration with plant HR teams

7. Strategic HR Contribution

Provide insights to management on organization culture, workforce trends, and emerging HR practices

Support HR transformation and continuous improvement initiatives

Drive alignment between people strategy and business growth plans

Skill Set Required

Functional Skills

Expertise in Organization Development frameworks and interventions

Strong knowledge of Performance Management, L&D, HR Strategy, and Change Management

Exposure to HR Analytics, HR technology platforms, and digital HR systems

Solid understanding of labor laws, compliance, and employee relations

Technical Skills

Proficiency in HRIS platforms, SAP SuccessFactors, or equivalent tools

Advanced MS Excel (HR dashboards, analytics) and PowerPoint (leadership reporting)

Familiarity with psychometric assessments, DISC / MBTI, and OD tools

Behavioural Competencies

Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills

Analytical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making ability

Ability to lead change, influence leadership, and drive cultural transformation

High emotional intelligence, people-centric approach, and conflict management skills

Integrity-driven leadership with a strong ethical foundation

Strategic mindset with hands-on execution capability