Purpose of the Role The Industrial Relations Manager is overall responsible for ensuring and implementing all labour and employment laws that are enacted and enforced by local bodies, regulatory, state, and central governments across all projects and asset sites. Role & responsibilities Partner with all the internal and external relevant interested parties and ensure that the labour compliance requirements are implemented in accordance with the applicable laws. Liaise with relevant authorities or as required to ensure timely and accurate compliance requirement adherence. Ensure application of all labour laws compliance applicable on the company and its contractors including application, file periodic return and maintaining records. Ensure all labour compliance and paper works are completed before commencement of works and deployment of workers on sites. Maintaining appropriate and relevant documents and records of all cases and compliance register documents. Working with project and asset managers, monitoring and manage legal and regulatory risks related to labour and employment and advise management on compliance. Consult and coordinate with internal / external stakeholders as necessary to resolve the labour and social responsibility compliance issues. Conduct periodic internal reviews, audits or inspections of sites to ensure that compliance of norms and IR procedures. Identify compliance issues that require follow-up or investigation, conducting & directing the internal investigation of compliance issues. Coordinate audits of various statutory, social security and labour laws and attend to labour & employment related observations from authorities ensuring closure on the gaps or any complaints. Serve as a confidential point of contact to communicate with management, seek clarification on issues or dilemmas, or report irregularities. Organizing health camps, trainings and engagement events to safeguard the workers economic and social interests. Ensure improvements in implementation, monitoring, communication, or enforcement of compliance standards. Stay up to date with labour laws, regulations, and industry standards and Responsible for updating and keeping track of amendments in labour laws acts, rules, procedures across India and analyse applicability / impact on the company. Efficiently manage and execute assignments across India as needed. Preferred candidate profile Should have a minimum 10 years extensive experience legal, labour laws, and statutory legislation compliances in projects and asset sites. Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or BBA HRM & Labour Relations PG Degree in Labour Laws or MBA or Post graduate diploma in Industrial and Labour Relations. Master in Labour Study. Excellent Communication Skills - verbal and written. Desirable Masters Labour Studies
Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities (KRAs): I. Site Management & Operations: Office & Facility Management: Oversee general office management, including stationary supplies, HSE stock, and inventory, pantry , snacks etc Housekeeping: Ensure high standards of housekeeping at Zero Point & PSS. Site Maintenance: Manage AMCs for site maintenance and oversee general site maintenance activities. Utility & Contract Management: Oversee the renewal of contracts and coordinate with HO (Head Office) and IT for related matters. Logistics & Support: Manage cab services Errands & Site Requirements: Handle all general errands and special requirements of the site promptly and efficiently. II. Financial & Vendor Management: Billing & Payments: Ensure accurate billing, timely submission, and payment follow-up for all administration-related bills. Budgeting & Forecasting: Assist in forecasting and managing budgets for administrative expenses. III. Compliance & Safety: ISO / HSE Coordination: Coordinate and ensure compliance with ISO and HSE standards and initiatives. Statutory Compliance: Assist with coding and ensure adherence to relevant statutory compliances. IV. Process Improvement & Innovation: Proactiveness & Innovation: Drive proactiveness and ideation for continuous improvement in site operations. Problem Solver: Demonstrate persistence and innovation in addressing challenges and finding alternative remedies or solutions. Feedback & Monitoring: Establish robust feedback mechanisms and monitoring systems for continuous improvement. V. Event & Stakeholder Management: Events & Activities: Plan, coordinate, and execute various events and activities at the site. Stakeholder Management: Effectively manage SOS & instant situations, fostering strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Desired Candidate Characteristics: Proactive & Self-Driven: Takes initiative and anticipates needs rather than waiting for instructions. Problem Solver: Demonstrates strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, capable of identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions. Organized & Detail-Oriented: Possesses excellent organizational skills with a keen eye for detail, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in all tasks. Effective Communicator: Strong verbal and written communication skills, able to interact clearly and concisely with all levels of staff and external parties. Team Player: Ability to collaborate effectively with various departments and individuals to achieve common goals. Adaptable & Resilient: Comfortable working in a dynamic environment and able to handle multiple priorities and unexpected challenges. Result-Oriented: Focused on achieving outcomes and delivering high-quality work within deadlines. Integrity & Professionalism: Maintains a high level of integrity and professionalism in all interactions. Qualifications & Experience: Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Facilities Management, or a related field. Experience: 5- 10 years of progressive experience in administration, facilities management, or site operations. Skills: Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Strong negotiation and vendor management skills. Strong people management skills