Assistant Manager – HRBP

About the Role

Assistant Manager – HRBP will play a dual role, spending 50% of time on blue-collar workforce hiring and 50% on HR Business Partnering activities. The role will closely support plant/site/business leadership to ensure timely manpower availability, effective people management, and smooth execution of HR processes aligned with business objectives.

About the Role

Key Responsibilities:

• Blue-Collar Hiring & Workforce Management (40%)
• Drive end-to-end recruitment for blue-collar roles including operators, technicians, helpers, and contract workforce.
• Coordinate with plant/site teams to understand manpower requirements and deployment plans.
• Source candidates through vendors, local consultants, job portals, referrals, job fairs, and walk-in drives.
• Manage vendor relationships for contract staffing and ensure compliance with agreed SLAs.
• Conduct preliminary screening, coordinate interviews, and facilitate onboarding and joining formalities.
• Ensure timely fulfillment of hiring targets with a focus on quality, cost, and speed.
• Maintain recruitment trackers, hiring MIS, and manpower reports.
• Support background verification, medical checks, and documentation for blue-collar employees.
• Ensure adherence to statutory and labor compliance related to contract and shop-floor workforce.

• HR Business Partnering (60%)
• Act as the HR point of contact for assigned business units/functions.
• Support implementation of core HR processes such as performance management, engagement initiatives, rewards & recognition, and learning interventions.
• Handle employee relations matters including grievances, discipline, absenteeism, and shop-floor concerns.
• Partner with line managers to improve workforce productivity, attendance, and retention.
• Support HR analytics, dashboards, and reports for the business.
• Facilitate employee engagement activities, communication sessions, and HR interventions.
• Assist in policy implementation and ensure consistent application across the business.
• Support audits, compliance checks, and HR documentation.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of HR processes and practices.

Qualifications

Exp : 4 – 7 years of HR experience

Prior experience in blue-collar hiring and HRBP role in manufacturing, plant, logistics, FMCG, or similar environments preferred

Required Skills

• Strong understanding of blue-collar/industrial hiring
• Knowledge of labor laws and statutory compliance
• Stakeholder management and communication skills
• Problem-solving and conflict-handling ability
• Data handling and HR MIS reporting
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, plant/site environment
• Hands-on, execution-oriented mindset

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to diversity and inclusivity.