Senior Role - Human Resources & Industrial Relations - Manufacturing Firm

- We are looking for an experienced HRIR professional with strong expertise in Industrial Relations and Union Handling to manage employee relations in a manufacturing environment.

- The role will be responsible for maintaining harmonious relationships between management and the workforce, handling union negotiations, ensuring statutory compliance, and addressing employee grievances effectively.

- The ideal candidate will have deep knowledge of labour laws, industrial relations practices, and collective bargaining, along with proven experience working with labour unions in a manufacturing or industrial setup.

Key Responsibilities:

Industrial Relations & Union Handling:

- Manage industrial relations at the plant level and maintain positive relationships with labour unions.

- Lead collective bargaining discussions and negotiations with union representatives.

- Handle union meetings, wage settlements, and long-term agreements.

- Address employee grievances and resolve disputes in a structured and timely manner.

- Represent management in conciliation proceedings and labour court matters when required.

Employee Relations:

- Foster a healthy and productive work environment between employees and management.

- Develop strategies to improve employee engagement and workforce productivity.

- Implement disciplinary actions in accordance with company policies and labour laws.

- Conduct investigations related to employee misconduct or workplace disputes.

Labour Law Compliance:

Ensure compliance with Indian labour laws and statutory regulations, including:

- Industrial Disputes Act

- Factories Act

- Contract Labour Act

- Shops & Establishment Act

- Minimum Wages Act

- Payment of Bonus & Gratuity Acts

- Maintain documentation and ensure statutory registers and records are updated.

- Policy Implementation

- Implement HR policies and ensure adherence across the plant workforce.

- Support management in workforce planning, manpower rationalization, and productivity improvement initiatives.

- Assist in drafting HR policies related to industrial relations.

Stakeholder Coordination:

- Work closely with plant leadership, operations teams, and legal advisors.

- Liaise with government labour authorities, inspectors, and external stakeholders.

- Conduct training sessions for supervisors and managers on IR best practices.

Required Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Labour Relations, or Business Administration.

- MBA / PGDM in HR or Industrial Relations / Labour Welfare preferred.

- 10+ years of experience in HRIR within a manufacturing or industrial environment.

- Hands-on experience in union negotiations and labour dispute management