Industrial Relation Manager/ Employee Relation Manager

Role & responsibilities

• Build constructive relationships/negotiations between all stakeholders both internally and externally (government bodies (Labour & Factories), other industry bodies, local administration, politicians, villagers, Media etc.) in alignment with organization business goals.
• Develop and implement strategies to prevent industrial disputes and promote industrial harmony.
• Handle union negotiations, wage settlements, and collective bargaining agreements.
• Identification and implementation of internal/external risks/trends, resolve disciplinary matters, domestic enquiries, show-cause notices and submit report to management.
• Effectively manage contract labour and plant security based on agreement and organization Values.
• Plan and Execute CSR projects based on the legal requirements to improve organization image and develop local communities
• Compliance and monitoring of all applicable statutory obligations (Factory Act / State & Central Pollution Control Board / Fire / CGWA / Weight & Measurement, Wage regulations, Safety standards, PF, ESIC, Contract labour, Apprentice and other applicable acts related to industry). Stay updated about legislative changes and industry best practices to mitigate risks.
• Maintain updated records of all statutory registers, returns and ensure timely filings and audits.
• Conduct and participate in periodic internal/external audits to assess risk and compliance in the Industrial Relations & labour domain.
• Prepare MIS reports, dashboards, and analysis on Industrial Relations indicators for management review.
• Coordinate with HR/Legal team to resolve any dispute.
• Enhance management and labour knowledge on Industrial Relations related issues.

Preferred candidate profile

Bachelors degree in human resources, Labour Relations, Business Management or related fields

MBA or LLB (preferred) with 8+ years in IR/ER within manufacturing industry in related areas:

• Experience in Collective Bargaining Negotiations
• Expertise in Indian labour laws and local regulations
• Experience in a multicultural, diverse workforce setup is preferred.