Deputy Manager - Operations HR

Position Title

Assistant Manager / Dy. Manager – HR Excellence & Plant HR Coordination
(Can be positioned as Deputy Manager after confirmation / based on experience)

Reporting To

Director – HR Operations (with functional guidance from VP – HR Operations)

Purpose of the Role

The role is designed to build strong capability in HR excellence, data-driven HR, and plant HR coordination. The incumbent will support the Deming Prize application from the HR function, act as a central coordination point for Plant HR initiatives, and provide analytical and execution support to the VP and Director – HR Operations. The role offers exposure to senior leadership, multi-plant HR operations, and structured improvement frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

1. Deming Prize Support – HR

• Support the Deming Prize application from the HR side under guidance of senior HR leadership.


• Understand Deming Prize / TQM criteria and assist in mapping HR processes, practices, and outcomes.


• Collect, organize, and validate HR data, documents, and evidences from Plant HR and Corporate HR teams.


• Assist in preparation of HR narratives, presentations, and documentation for internal reviews, mock assessments, and evaluations.


• Support gap analysis, action tracking, and closure related to HR processes and Deming readiness.


• Lead TQC and Kaizen initiatives from HR front for establishing a culture of Continuous improvement and TQM

2. Coordination of Plant HR Initiatives

• Act as a coordination point for Plant HR initiatives, programs, and reviews.


• Track progress of ongoing HR initiatives across plants and follow up for timely execution.


• Support rollout of standardized HR processes, formats, and practices across plants.


• Assist in consolidation of best practices and learning from different plants.

3. HR Data Analysis & Reporting

• Compile, analyze, and present HR data related to manpower, productivity, attrition, absenteeism, engagement, discipline, and costs.


• Support development and maintenance of HR dashboards, MIS, and periodic reports.


• Prepare review decks and data packs for leadership meetings.


• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and timeliness of HR data received from plants.

4. Governance & Review Support

• Support governance mechanisms such as reviews, trackers, action logs, and follow-ups for Plant HR initiatives.


• Coordinate HR review meetings, prepare minutes, and track action closures.


• Liaise with Plant HR teams and HR COEs to ensure alignment and information flow.

5. Learning, Continuous Improvement & Capability Building

• Develop understanding of HR excellence frameworks, structured problem-solving, and continuous improvement tools.


• Support documentation of SOPs, standard work, and HR process manuals.


• Participate in improvement projects and cross-plant HR initiatives to build capability and exposure.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical skills with comfort in working on data, numbers, and dashboards.


• Good understanding of core HR processes (IR, Talent, ER, Performance, Manpower Planning).


• Ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders and manage timelines.


• Structured thinking, attention to detail, and documentation skills.


• Strong communication skills – written and verbal.


• Learning agility and openness to work in a manufacturing / plant HR environment.

Educational Qualifications & Experience

• MBA / Post Graduate Degree in HR or related discipline.


• 2+ years of experience, exposure to CSR or plant locations will be preferred


• Exposure to manufacturing, plant HR, quality systems, audits, or excellence frameworks will be an added advantage.