Assistant Unit HR Manager
Life tastes better with ice cream
With 19.000 expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands like Wall’s, Cornetto and Ben & Jerry’s, loved in 76 countries, we are the world’s largest Ice Cream company leading the industry.
We create iconic ice cream brands that are part of everyday life, bringing moments of joy to millions of people around the world. Everybody loves ice cream. And as the world’s biggest pure‑play ice cream company, we have the scale and ambition to make a real difference.
What truly sets us apart is how we work.
We move fast and keep things simple. We turn ideas into action, trust people to take ownership, and work as one team to win together with integrity. Our culture is high‑performance, collaborative and focused on getting things done.
We’re curious and ready for what’s next. We embrace digital, use data to make better decisions, and keep learning, including how AI can help us work smarter and serve consumers better.
Job Title- Assistant Unit HR Manager
Location- Nashik Factory
Life tastes better with ice cream
With 19.000 expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands like Wall’s, Cornetto and Ben & Jerry’s, loved in 76 countries, we are the world’s largest Ice Cream company leading the industry.
We create iconic ice cream brands that are part of everyday life, bringing moments of joy to millions of people around the world. Everybody loves ice cream. And as the world’s biggest pure-play ice cream company, we have the scale and ambition to make a real difference.
What truly sets us apart is how we work.
We move fast and keep things simple. We turn ideas into action, trust people to take ownership, and work as one team to win together with integrity. Our culture is high-performance, collaborative and focused on getting things done.
We’re curious and ready for what’s next. We embrace digital, use data to make better decisions,
and keep learning, including how AI can help us work smarter and serve consumers better.
The role-Assistant Unit HR Manager
What you'll be responsible for
A. Business Partnering:
a) Deploy and deliver HR strategy in line with the annual supply chain plan including targets on cost,
productivity, innovation, and safety.
b) Recommend long term site specific strategic plans and thereby assessing the impact on Human
Resource for future business direction.
c) Co-ordinate and direct the factory and co-packer operations to achieve business KPIs.
d) Guard and ensure the application of all Unilever Policies and governance requirements at Supply
Units.
B. Manpower planning, development and FTE recruitment and talent retention management for unit:
a) To ensure that there is right talent at the right spot to deliver business results.
b) Translating business objectives and plans into future HR resource needs, skill gaps and creating FTE
manpower plan.
c) Designing and managing key support systems – succession plans, mentoring schemes, coaching
framework, induction etc- Monitoring and administering recruitment processes and procedures.
d) Establish manpower requirement (Skill-wise numbers) for the unit based on plans, machine manning.
e) Translate manpower plans into recruitment plans.
f) Identify sources of recruitment and maintain data bank of job aspirants.
g) Design/modify tests/other assessment instruments for checking the skills and attitudes of the
candidates.
h) Conduct prelim screening of candidates to assess suitability.
i) Facilitate recruitment, induction, and deployment of temporary workmen.
j) Performance monitoring of new recruits to assess the effectiveness of the recruitment process.
k) Organize induction training for new recruits including classroom, practical and on-the-job training.
l) Co-ordinate for appraisal reports of trainees, probationers and confirm employees.
C. Cultural development and change and communication at unit:
a) Action planning and driving major change initiatives like Unilever Manufacturing systems, Future of
Work etc.
b) Lead on initiatives and projects aiming for sites integration and collaborative work along the
extended supply chain.
c) Take lead in assessing and developing a continuously performing culture in the Unit.
d) Provide communication support, communication forums, team briefings, newsletters, etc.
e) Establish connectivity with all levels of employees and get first-hand information about Unit culture
and develop change initiatives to set in the right culture.
f) Communication channels in the unit.
D. Learning management at unit:
a) Specifying learning objectives, assessing effectiveness of learning options, organizing, designing, and
developing learning events like inhouse learning programmes, distance learning, mentors, tutors, etc.
b) Evaluation of learning – Competency mapping and “Skill-will” Assessment. Effectively utilize
performance data / skill-will matrix for workmen and staff as a data source to identify the training needs.
c) Identify key deliverables from training and specify the learning objectives in line with business
requirements.
d) Assess the learning resources (faculty, case studies, on the job training, role-plays, etc.) Facilitate
development of program content along with the line managers/officer. Effective utilization of worker
teachers, line officers to impart on the job training.
e) Facilitate preparation of Job rotation plans for on-the-job learning.
f) Maintain data on learning activities. Maintain learning facilities and resources (eg technical training
centre, learning centre).
g) Coordinate with external/internal facilitators and institutions (ITI, CBWE, NGOs)
h) Operate the evaluation system and provide feedback. Analyse evaluation and plan for improvements.
i) Retention of key talent through capability building and defining career progression.
E. Performance improvement and management at Unit:
a) Monitor performance management system for the executives and workers. Ensure compliance to
quality requirements, processes, and timings.
b) Facilitate performance review compliance in the WL 1 population.
c) Exits and performance counselling.
F. Managing Employee Relations & Public Relations:
a) Harmonious and productive employee relations.
b) Handling the Union.
c) Establishing Communication channels with the grassroots.
d) Collective bargaining and wage negotiations – Development of Wage briefs, Develop Negotiations
strategy with team. Lead negotiations with Unions.
e) Maintain cordial relations with all workmen by regular formal and informal interaction with workmen /
workmen groups and opinion leaders on the shop floor.
f) Gauge and measure the IR climate of the unit with regular interactions with shop floor and line officers
and managers.
g) Manage relationship with external Government and Political bodies.
G. CSR projects:
a) Lead site level execution of ‘Prabhat’ – Our program to develop sustainable ecosystems and
communities.
What.
We're looking for someone who
• Essential Experience - 10+ Years of relevant experience, with a mandatory stint in factory business
partnering.
• Educational Qualification- Post Graduate Diploma or equivalent in Personnel Management/
Human Resource Management.
Key Skills Required:
Union Management, Knowledge on statutory compliances, LTS, Stakeholder Management
Travel:
As per job/site requirements
Leadership
• You are energized by delivering fantastic results. You are an example to others – both your results
and your resilience. You are constantly on the lookout for better ways to do things, engaging and
collaborating with others along the way.
• As an individual you are the one responsible for your own wellbeing and delivering high standards of
work. You must also focus on the Consumer and what they need. You are humble and have your head
up, looking around to interpret evidence and data smartly, spot issues and opportunities to make
things better.
• Critical SOL (Standards of Leadership) Behaviors
• Personal Mastery: Sets high standards for themselves. Has emotional intelligence to take feedback,
manage mood and motivations, and build empathy for others.
• Passion For High Performance: Generates intensity and focus to motivate people to deliver results at
speed. Takes personal responsibility and accountability for execution and results.
• Talent Catalyst: Invests in people – coaches individuals and teams to realize their full potential.
Creates an inclusive climate, empowering everyone to be at their best.
• Purpose & Service: Has humility, understanding that leadership is service to others, inside and outside
Unilever.
• Consumer Love: Invests time inside and outside to understand the needs of consumers.
• Business Acumen: Creates sustainable growth with purpose, engaging different partners across
the system for change.
What you'll get
Alongside meaningful work and strong development, we offer a reward package that typically includes
•Market-competitive pay and performance related rewards
•Flexible ways of working
•Support for health, wellbeing and life outside of work
•Time off to rest and recharge
•Ongoing learning and development opportunities
•Specific benefits vary by location
Why join us?
This is a place for people who are passionate about ice cream and are growth obsessed - both for the business and for themselves. People who act like an owner and drive our business end-to-end. People who are driven
by success to deliver more than we ever thought we could!
You’ll thrive here if you value an inclusive culture, with low ego and hierarchy - and if you’re excited to continuously learn and challenge how we work, using digital, data, and new thinking to push us forward.
•Roles with real accountability and visible impact
•Free to move fast, experiment and challenge how things are done
•Continuous learning and development as the business grows
•Reward linked to performance and contribution.
Your career here is shaped by what you deliver, as you work across functions and markets and grow with the business.
Ready to build the future of Ice Cream?
If this sounds like the place where you'd thrive, we'd love to hear from you. Apply online and share your CV. We'll review your application and be in touch with the next steps.
If you are an individual with a disability and require assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please let your Talent Acquisition Partner know.
Additional information
The Magnum Ice Cream Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can do their best work regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.
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Why join us?
This is a place for people who are passionate about ice cream and are growth obsessed - both for the business and for themselves. People who act like an owner and drive our business end-to-end. People who are driven by success to deliver more than we ever thought we could!
You’ll thrive here if you value an inclusive culture, with low ego and hierarchy - and if you’re excited to continuously learn and challenge how we work, using digital, data, and new thinking to push us forward.
- Roles with real accountability and visible impact
- Free to move fast, experiment and challenge how things are done
- Continuous learning and development as the business grows
- Reward linked to performance and contribution.
Your career here is shaped by what you deliver, as you work across functions and markets and grow with the business.
Ready to build the future of Ice Cream?
If this sounds like the place where you'd thrive, we'd love to hear from you. Apply online and share your CV. We'll review your application and be in touch with the next steps.
If you are an individual with a disability and require assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please let your Talent Acquisition Partner know.
Additional information
The Magnum Ice Cream Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can do their best work regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.