1. Manpower Planning & Forecasting
• Assess manpower requirements from different branches/projects/plants/clients across the country.
• Create manpower forecasts based on upcoming projects, seasonal demands, or attrition trends.
• Maintain a database of available manpower sources region-wise.
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2. Recruitment & Sourcing
• Develop sourcing strategies (direct recruitment, contractors, vendors, job portals, social media, campus drives, local employment exchanges, etc.).
• Build and maintain a network of manpower suppliers across different states.
• Ensure timely mobilization of skilled, semi-skilled, and unskilled workers as per site/project requirements.
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3. Deployment & Coordination
• Coordinate with Operations/Project Managers for manpower deployment schedules.
• Ensure smooth relocation of manpower from one site to another as required.
• Arrange travel, accommodation, and joining formalities for outstation workers.
• Maintain deployment records and attendance system for different regions.
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4. Compliance & Legal Responsibilities
• Ensure compliance with labour laws (Contract Labour Act, ESIC, PF, Minimum Wages Act, etc.) across different states.
• Prepare and maintain statutory records related to manpower.
• Coordinate with government authorities and contractors for labour law audits.
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5. Employee Relations & Welfare
• Act as the first point of contact for manpower grievances and resolve issues.
• Arrange basic facilities for deployed staff (accommodation, food, medical, transportation, safety gear).
• Conduct induction and orientation for employees posted at different sites.
• Implement welfare initiatives to improve retention.
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6. Vendor & Contractor Management
• Identify, evaluate, and empanel manpower vendors/contractors in different regions.
• Negotiate terms and agreements with contractors for manpower supply.
• Monitor vendor performance, quality of manpower, and compliance adherence.
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7. Reporting & MIS
• Maintain daily/weekly/monthly reports of manpower availability, deployment, absenteeism, and attrition.
• Share manpower status reports with top management and operations teams.
• Track recruitment costs and optimize sourcing budgets.
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8. Strategic HR Role
• Work on building a strong internal pipeline of skilled manpower to reduce dependency on external contractors.
• Introduce digital HR tools for manpower tracking and deployment.
• Support expansion plans by ensuring timely manpower supply in new locations.
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✅ In short, the Manager HR’s primary role here is:
👉 Right manpower, at the right place, at the right time – while ensuring legal compliance, cost-effectiveness, and e