Assistant Manager Unit HR

Job Description: About us

With over 200 brands sold in nearly 180 countries, Diageo is home to some of the world’s most iconic drinks. From Johnnie Walker and Guinness to Tanqueray, Smirnoff and Don Julio, we craft brands chosen for life’s moments — from everyday connections to landmark celebrations.

Bring your talent, curiosity and ambition, and strive for your personal best alongside people who challenge, support and learn from each other. Together, as one outstanding team, we keep learning, improving and raising the bar for our brands, our business and each other.

Join us and play your part in making life’s moments mean a little more.

About the Function:

Human Resources is about shaping the experience of working at Diageo and helping our people learn and grow everyday.

From attracting talent to developing careers, this team plays a central role in building a culture where people feel supported, challenged and able to grow. They work closely with teams across the business, bringing insight, care and commercial understanding to everything they do.

You’ll help create an environment where different perspectives are valued and where people can learn new skills and thrive, unlocking potential across a truly global organisation.

About the role:

Location: Nashik, Maharashtra / Function: HR

Reports to: Senior Manager - Unit HR

Role Purpose:

Manage key IR/ER, statutory compliance, employee welfare, training and engagement activities while partnering with the business to maintain a positive and productive employee environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage Industrial Relations & Employee Relations, including union engagement, grievances, disciplinary cases and workmen issues.
• Ensure compliance with applicable labour laws, statutory requirements, registers, returns, audits and inspections.
• Should be qualified/eligible for Welfare Officer role as per applicable Maharashtra factory requirements.
• Drive employee welfare activities and act as an interface between employees, union and management.
• Plan and execute the annual Training & Development calendar, including compliance and capability-building programs.
• Plan and execute the annual Employee Engagement calendar and employee connect initiatives.
• Manage contract workforce compliance, attendance, manpower and related HR processes.
• Prepare HR/IR dashboards and support manpower productivity and workforce optimization initiatives.
• Support Labour Department interactions, inspections and labour-related cases.

Language Skills – Mandatory

• Marathi – Fluent
• Hindi – Fluent
• English – Good communication skills

Key Competencies

IR & Union Management / Labour Law Compliance / Employee Relations / Employee Welfare / Training & Development / Employee Engagement / Stakeholder Management / Communication & Negotiation

Qualification & Experience

• Graduate/Postgraduate in HR, Personnel Management, Labour Welfare, IR or equivalent.
• 6–10 years’ experience in HR, preferably in a manufacturing/unionized factory environment.
• Strong knowledge of IR, ER, labour laws and statutory compliance.
• Prior experience in Welfare Officer responsibilities preferred.

Working with us
Flexibility is key to our success. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you, so that you’re supported to manage your wellbeing and balance your priorities from day one.
We recognise and value performance, offering our people a highly competitive Rewards and Benefits package including:

Our purpose is crafting iconic drinks chosen for life’s moments. And it’s our people, with their different experiences, perspectives and talents, who make that possible.

We value diversity in its broadest sense and want everyone to feel they can belong, contribute and strive for their personal best. You’ll work alongside people with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives — challenging, supporting and learning from one another as one outstanding team.

Together, we’re constantly learning and improving, combining the strength of our people, capabilities and iconic brands to raise the bar, grow and win. Wherever you join us, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute, make an impact and play your part in making life’s moments mean a little more.

Ready to bring your best? This could be your opportunity.

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Worker Type: Regular

Primary Location: Nasik Unit I

Job Posting Start Date: 2026-09-21