Senior Manager - Industrial Relations/Employee Relations - Manufacturing

• Description:

• Function: Industrial Relations | Employee Relations
• Industry Preference: Automobile OEMs / Tier-1 Auto Component Manufacturers
• Location: (Specify if required)

Role Overview:

The Senior Manager Industrial Relations / Employee Relations will be responsible for managing end-to-end IR/ER activities at the plant or unit level. The role focuses on ensuring harmonious employee relations, statutory compliance, grievance management, and effective engagement of blue-collar workforce.

Key Responsibilities / KRAs:

• Manage employee relations and industrial relations activities across the plant.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws including Factories Act, Industrial Disputes Act, and other applicable statutes.
• Handle grievance management and disciplinary proceedings effectively.
• Lead blue-collar manpower planning, hiring, and deployment.
• Drive employee engagement and training initiatives for blue-collar workforce.
• Maintain cordial relations with unions, works committees, and external stakeholders.
• Handle liaisoning with labor authorities, inspectors, and local administration.
• Prepare and manage IR-related MIS, reports, and documentation.
• Support wage negotiations, settlements, and dispute resolution processes.
• Proactively identify and mitigate IR risks impacting operations.

Required Skills & Expertise:

• Strong hands-on experience in employee relations and industrial relations.
• Exposure to manufacturing environments, preferably automobile OEMs or Tier-1 suppliers.
• Sound knowledge of labor laws and statutory compliance frameworks.
• Expertise in grievance handling and disciplinary management.
• Strong experience in blue-collar recruitment, training, and engagement.
• Excellent liaisoning and networking skills with external agencies and authorities.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills with proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to manage sensitive situations with maturity and discretion.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills.