Head - Industrial Relations - Manufacturing

HEAD IR - Manufacturing Client - Tier 2 City (Tamil Nadu)-Tamil Speaking Candidate Preferred

We are currently hiring Head IR (Industrial Relations) for an esteemed conglomerate/manufacturing client.

Location: Salem

Role: Head IR

Experience: 18+ Years (Age not more than 50 years)

Qualification: MBA-HR, MA-HRM, MSW (All full time only)

TAMIL SPEAKING CANDIDATES PREFERRED

Core Responsibilities:

Industrial & Employee Relations:-

- Build and sustain constructive relationships with unions and worker representatives.

- Lead collective bargaining, wage settlements, and productivity-linked agreements.

- Manage grievance redressal, disciplinary cases, and conflict resolution in line with the applicable labor laws.

Manpower Planning & Workforce Management:-

- Drive worker hiring pipelines through ITIs, contractors, and multi-state networks.

- Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and retention strategies for blue- and white-collar workforce.

- Control absenteeism, overtime, and discipline on the shop floor to sustain high productivity.

- Ensure balanced workforce cost through effective deployment and optimization.

Compliance & Statutory Management:-

- Ensure 100% compliance with Factories Act, CLRA, ID Act, ESI, PF, PoSH, and other applicable statutory norms.

- Liaise with government departments, factory inspectorate, labor authorities, and ensure timely filings.

- Conduct regular compliance audits and maintain error-free statutory records.

Worker Welfare & Engagement :-

- Oversee and improve welfare facilities including hostel, canteen, medical, safety, and transportation.

- Implement worker safety initiatives in alignment with best practices in textile manufacturing.

- Design and run worker engagement, reward, and incentive schemes to reduce attrition.