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.