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