Head Industrial Relations

Industrial Relations (IR)

Key Responsibilities

• Lead

  Industrial Relations

  ensuring proactive engagement with unions and workforce.
• Wage negotiations, and long-term settlements with trade unions in alignment with organizational objectives.
• Establish and maintain positive relations with

  labour and factory officials

  , and

  local government authorities

  for smooth operations and statutory compliance.
• Ensure adherence to all applicable

  labour laws

  , including the Industrial Disputes Act, Factories Act, and other relevant legislations.
• Manage

  disciplinary procedures

  , grievance redressal, and conflict resolution through fair and transparent processes.
• Partner with HR, Legal, and Plant Leadership to implement robust employee engagement and communication frameworks.
• Drive compliance audits, contractor management, and regular liaison with government officials to ensure zero non-compliance.
• Build IR capability within the HR team and ensure a culture of trust, dialogue, and collaboration across all levels of the organization.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Experience:

  18-25 years of strong IR/ER experience in a

  large manufacturing setup with unionized workforce

  .
• Proven track record in

  union handling

  ,

  collective bargaining

  , and

  long-term settlements

  .
• Excellent liaisoning skills with

  labour departments, government agencies, and local authorities

  .
• In-depth knowledge of

  labour laws

  , compliance frameworks, and industrial dispute management.
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills with a balanced approach to people and business needs.
• Preferably from

  Engineering / Automobile / Pharma / Chemical / Process Manufacturing

  industry.
• Qualification:

  MBA/PGD in HR or MSW

  , with

  LLB

  as an added advantage.