Circle HR & Industrial Relations Manager - Telecom/FMCG/Manufacturing Firm

Key Responsibilities:

1. Industrial Relations:

- Handle union and labor-related issues.

- Resolve employee disputes and prevent future conflicts.

- Develop and implement IR strategies.

- Support vendors in handling employee relations.

- Represent the company during union discussions.

2. Statutory Compliance:

- Ensure compliance with labor laws and statutory requirements.

- Conduct compliance audits and close identified gaps.

- Monitor changes in labor laws and implement them.

- Manage contract labor wages, disciplinary matters, and legal compliance.

- Coordinate with legal advisors on compliance issues.

3. Government & External Relations:

- Build relationships with government authorities, unions, and local administration.

- Provide support during operational disruptions.

- Plan and execute CSR activities.

4. Risk & Governance:

- Identify industrial relations risks and implement preventive measures.

- Create awareness of IR policies among leadership, HR, and vendors.

Key Decisions:

- Handle day-to-day industrial relations and compliance matters.

- Attend conciliation meetings and union discussions.

- Recommend actions related to labor issues after required approvals.

Key Interactions:

Internal:

- Circle CEO, HR, Legal, Operations, Finance, SCM, Cluster Managers.

External:

- Vendors.

- Unions.

- Government Authorities.

- Legal Consultants.

- Statutory Bodies.

Major Challenges:

- Managing union and labor issues without affecting business operations.

- Ensuring vendor compliance with labor laws.

- Coordinating with multiple stakeholders.

- Obtaining timely approvals.

Education & Experience:

Qualification:

- Graduate/PG with a PG Degree/Diploma in HR, Industrial Relations, Labour Welfare, MSW, or MBA (HR/IR), LLB (Must).

Experience:

- 8-10 years in Industrial Relations, including at least 3 years as an IR or Personnel & Administration Manager.

Total Experience: 10-16 years

Required Skills:

- Strong knowledge of labor laws and industrial relations.

- Contract labor management.

- Negotiation and conflict resolution.

- Stakeholder management.

- Leadership and decision-making.

- Compliance and audit management.

- Communication and problem-solving skills.

Typical Daily Activities:

- Resolve labor and union issues.

- Monitor statutory compliance.

- Coordinate with vendors and government authorities.

- Conduct meetings with internal stakeholders.

- Review compliance reports and follow up on action items.

- Support disciplinary and legal matters.