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UnitileAhmedabad, Gujarat, India
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Deputy General Manager– HR and Administration (Full Time Role)

Malkhet – Vapi, Gujarat India

ABOUT UNITILE :

Celebrating 31 years of excellence, Unitile shines as a beacon of innovation and trust in the building materials industry. Our dedication to intelligent, sustainable, and flexible solutions has earned us recognition as India's number one raised access floor brand and Asia's Prestigious Rising Brand (2021) by BARC. As a Great Place to Work Certified company, we prioritize a positive work culture fostering collaboration and growth, ensuring our employees feel valued and empowered. Our certification reflects our commitment to creating an environment where our employees rate their experience positively, highlighting our focus on trust, respect, and teamwork.

Our expertise in modular indoor and outdoor flooring systems, structural ceilings, partitions and acoustics solutions enhances any space's efficiency, adaptability, and aesthetics by seamlessly blending form and function. With a portfolio of over 15,000 successful workplace transformations globally, we are driven by a passionate team of dynamic leaders committed to shared success.

Unitile is poised to continue leading the way in innovation and sustainability. By focusing on user-centric design, we are creating solutions that not only meet but exceed the demands of tomorrow's spaces. We remain committed to pushing boundaries, driving progress, and shaping the future of the industry.

JOB SUMMARY :

The DGM – HR & Administration will lead the full HR and admin spectrum at the manufacturing unit in Vapi. This position plays a critical role in aligning HR strategy with plant operations, building a high-performance workforce, ensuring statutory and labour compliance, fostering a strong safety culture, and managing industrial relations and factory administration efficiently.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

Strategic HR Leadership – Factory Operations

  • Lead plant-level HR strategy aligned with factory production objectives and corporate HR policies.
  • Act as a strategic partner to Plant Head and senior leadership in achieving operational goals.
  • Drive continuous improvements in factory HR systems, processes, and policies to support business excellence.

Workforce Planning & Talent Acquisition – Factory Level

  • Forecast manpower requirements based on factory production schedules and capacity expansion.
  • Develop and execute recruitment plans for factory staff and blue-collar workforce (operators, technicians, helpers, etc.).
  • Drive local hiring, vendor coordination, and ITI / campus sourcing to meet talent needs.
  • Ensure structured onboarding and job-readiness programs for factory joiners.
  • Performance Management & Organization Effectiveness

  • Roll out KRA- and KPI-based performance appraisal systems across factory departments.
  • Collaborate with line managers to monitor worker-level performance, identify gaps, and develop improvement plans.
  • Optimize manpower deployment, improve shift efficiency, and drive role clarity initiatives at shop-floor level.
  • Lead initiatives for cost optimization and productivity improvement.
  • Training & Capability Building – Factory Workforce

  • Conduct annual Training Needs Analysis (TNA) for blue- and white-collar employees.
  • Develop and implement technical, behavioral, statutory, and EHS training programs in partnership with internal / external trainers.
  • Track training hours, effectiveness metrics, and individual development plans (IDPs).
  • Foster a continuous learning culture across all factory functions.
  • Succession Planning & Talent Management

  • Identify critical roles and successors within plant operations.
  • Create and monitor talent pipelines for operator-to-supervisor and supervisor-to-manager transitions.
  • Maintain talent matrices, dashboards, and development action plans.
  • Facilitate leadership grooming programs and job rotations within the plant.
  • Employee Relations (ER) – Factory Context

  • Maintain positive ER climate and trust-based relations with shop-floor employees and unions.
  • Proactively address grievances, coordinate inquiries, and ensure disciplinary proceedings as per the Standing Orders.
  • Lead negotiation and settlement discussions (Long-Term Agreements, Wage Settlements, etc.) with unions if applicable.
  • Promote harmonious industrial relations and ensure zero disruption to factory operations.
  • Labour Laws & Compliance – Factory Compliance

  • Ensure 100% adherence to all applicable factory-level statutory requirements (Factories Act, CLRA, ID Act, etc.).
  • Maintain updated statutory registers, wage records, and contract labour documentation.
  • Handle inspections, compliance audits (HR, ISO, SEDEX, BSCI), and liaison with local labour and factory authorities.
  • Coordinate third-party compliance audits for customer and certification needs.
  • Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)

  • Collaborate with Factory Safety Officer to implement safety policies and conduct safety training programs.
  • Ensure adherence to PPE usage, incident reporting, and emergency preparedness.
  • Support periodic fire drills, health & hygiene audits, and workplace risk assessments.
  • Drive a culture of zero incidents and compliance to ISO 45001 / 14001 standards.
  • Administration & Facility Management – Factory Infrastructure

  • Oversee efficient functioning of admin support including security, canteen, transport, housekeeping, and plant infrastructure.
  • Monitor upkeep of factory premises, utilities, gardens, and sanitation.
  • Manage vendor contracts and ensure service level compliance.
  • Optimize administrative costs while maintaining service quality.
  • Employee Engagement & Welfare – Blue- and White-Collar Workforce

  • Drive factory-specific employee engagement plans including floor-level R&R programs, suggestion schemes, and open forums.
  • Organize health check-ups, blood donation drives, and festival celebrations.
  • Manage grievance redressal platforms, feedback mechanisms, and pulse surveys.
  • Enhance worker connect through daily floor rounds and team communication meetings.
  • REQUIRED SKILLS, QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE :

    Skills :

  • Proven leadership and people management skills
  • Strong communication, conflict resolution, and problem-solving abilities
  • In-depth knowledge of factory HR operations and Gujarat-specific labour laws.
  • Strong leadership and team development skills across hierarchical levels.
  • Practical experience in handling large shop-floor workforce and contract labour.
  • Exposure to HR audits, ER / IR negotiations, and productivity improvement tools (5S, Lean HR, etc.).
  • Hands-on with HRMS / ERP systems and data analytics.
  • Ability to manage multi-location teams and drive standardization across units.
  • Strong orientation toward cost efficiency and resource optimization
  • Demonstrates confidence and decisiveness in execution.
  • Effective presentation skills with an independent, proactive mindset
  • Strong time management and task prioritization abilities
  • Exceptional organizational and multitasking skills
  • Solid understanding of regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements
  • Qualification and Experience :

  • Master’s degree in HR, IR, or Business Administration
  • 20 years of relevant experience in plant HR / Admin; preferably in manufacturing / industrial units
  • Strong understanding of labor laws, compliance, and factory operations
  • Salary would be in line with the experience.

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