Job description

The person will play a key role in maintaining steady relationships between management and employees by managing labour relations, resolving conflicts, collective bargain, union Management and ensuring compliance with labour laws and regulations.

This role involves negotiating collective agreements, addressing grievances, and fostering a positive working environment.

Role & responsibilities

1). Developing and implementing industrial relations strategies that align with organisational objectives.

2). Establishing and fostering positive relationships between management, employees, and trade unions.

3). Negotiating and managing collective bargaining agreements to ensure fair and equitable outcomes.

4). Addressing employee grievances and disputes, ensuring timely and effective resolution.

5). Advising management on labour laws, compliance requirements, and best practices in employee relations.

6). Leading efforts to ensure a harmonious workplace environment and minimise labour conflicts.

7). Training managers on labour relations practices, conflict resolution, and compliance.

8). Conducting regular audits/ Responsible business alliance audits of industrial relations practices to ensure compliance and fairness.

Key Responsibilities:

1). Manage collective bargaining negotiations with trade unions, ensuring alignment with business goals.

2). Handle employee grievances and disciplinary procedures as per company policies and legal requirements.

3). Manage collective bargaining processes, including negotiating terms and conditions of employment.

4). Conduct investigations into workplace issues and provide recommendations for resolution.

5). Monitor industrial disputes, strikes, and other work stoppages, and take steps to prevent or mitigate their impact.

6). Advise senior management on on emerging trends in labour relations and their potential impact on the organisation.

7). Develop and maintain relationships with external stakeholders, including legal counsel and government agencies.

8). Track and report on industrial relations metrics, such as absenteeism, employee turnover, and dispute resolution times.

9). Maintain accurate and detailed records of all industrial relations activities, including grievances, disciplinary actions, and union negotiations.

10). Stay updated on the latest amendments to labour laws and ensure the companys policies are updated accordingly.

Preferred candidate profile

1). Masters/ Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Law, or a related field.

2). Should have 8 to 10 years of proven experience as an Industrial Relations Manager or in a similar role focused on labour relations or industrial relations.

3). Strong knowledge of Indian labour laws, collective bargaining processes, and best practices for employee relations.

4).Expertise in handling employee disputes, grievances, and conflict resolution.

5).Experience in managing industrial relations in a manufacturing or large-scale industrial setting.

6). Excellent negotiation and conflict resolution skills, with the ability to handle complex employee issues.

7). Experience in dealing with trade unions and managing large-scale industrial disputes.

8). Ability to build and maintain relationships with employees, unions, and management.

9). Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence decision-making.

10). Analytical mindset with the ability to assess situations and provide practical solutions.

11). Ability to manage relationships with trade unions and employee representatives.

12). Strong understanding of employee engagement and retention strategies.

13). Multilingual proficiency to communicate with workers across diverse regions of India.