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Job Description
We are seeking a seasoned, hands-on HR Professional (Assistant Manager / Manager) to lead end-to-end human resource operations across our distribution center/warehouse facility.
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in high-volume workforce environments, managing both on-roll employees and third-party contract labor, while maintaining strict adherence to Indian labor statutes and compliance frameworks.
Key Roles & Responsibilities
- End-to-End Employee Lifecycle Management:
- Lead end-to-end talent acquisition, selection, and structured onboarding for operational, administrative, and frontline roles.
- Facilitate employee engagement programs, periodic performance appraisals, goal-setting cycles, and retention strategies.
- Oversee offboarding processes, exit interviews, attrition analysis, and final full-and-final (F&F) settlements.
- Workforce & Operations Management:
- Oversee day-to-day HR operations for a site workforce of 250+ employees (on-roll staff and off-roll frontline workers).
- Coordinate site training programs, including safety inductions, functional job training, and standard operating procedure (SOP) refreshers.
- Supervise shift-based attendance, overtime (OT) tracking, shift rosters, and leave administration to prevent floor disruptions.
- Contract Labor & Statutory Compliance:
- Drive complete compliance under applicable Indian labor regulations, including the Contract Labor (Regulation & Abolition) Act (CLRA), The Factories Act, 1948, Minimum Wages Act, Payment of Wages Act, PF, ESIC, Bonus, and Gratuity.
- Supervise contract labor vendor operations: verify monthly muster rolls, wage registers, statutory challans, and adherence to labor laws.
- Liaise with local labor departments, government authorities, and factory inspectors during routine audits or site inspections.
- Employee Relations & Grievance Redressal:
- Serve as the primary point of contact for floor employee concerns, disciplinary issues, and dispute resolutions.
- Maintain healthy industrial relations and an open-door environment across floor shifts.
- HR Analytics & MIS Reporting:
- Maintain accurate headcount trackers, attrition reports, absenteeism trends, and overtime analyses using MS Excel.
- Prepare and present monthly HR metrics to corporate and site leadership.
Desired Candidate Profile
- Experience: 7 to 12 years of core HR experience within a Warehouse, Distribution Center (DC), Logistics Hub, or Manufacturing/Plant environment.
- Workforce Scale: Proven track record of managing a minimum workforce size of 250+ employees.
- Statutory Knowledge: In-depth, functional expertise in Indian labor laws, contract labor administration, factory inspections, and statutory documentation.
- Education: Graduate in any discipline; an MBA / Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resources, MSW, or Industrial Relations is preferred.
- Technical Skills: High proficiency in MS Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, Formulas) and MS Word for MIS reports, audits, and compliance documentation.
- Soft Skills: Strong interpersonal communication, negotiation ability, and a grounded approach to resolving shop-floor employee issues.
How to Apply
Interested candidates meeting the criteria can apply directly through Naukri or send their updated CV to ramchandra.tripathi@dmartindia.com with the subject line:
Application: HR Manager - Warehouse Operations - [Your Name]
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