Role primarily involves to partner actively with business leaders and their one/two downs to understand ongoing HR needs, anticipate and provide timely solutions on people matters
MBA/MSW in HR with 6 to 9 years of experience
Industrial Relations Management:
- Create and sustain a positive industrial relations environment by proactively identifying emerging trends and mitigating potential employee risks.
- Ensure effective communication and implementation of the organizations global labor relations vision and strategy with all relevant site stakeholders.
Compliance and Legal Guidance:
- Coordinate and ensure compliance with central, local, and global statutory bodies, offering guidance on various labor laws such as the Factories Act, Shops & Establishment Act, Contract Labor Act, Payment of Wages Act, Minimum Wages Act, and Industrial Disputes Act.
Union Relations and Negotiations:
- Manage relationships with union office bearers, facilitate union elections, and enhance the capabilities of union representatives.
- Handle long-term wage and bonus settlements, including preparation, negotiation, settlement, and post-settlement actions.
Representation and Liaison:
- Represent the organization in various industrial forums and liaise with government agencies to ensure smooth industrial relations.
- Support operations teams in monitoring and ensuring productivity standards from the unionized workforce.
Recruitment and Onboarding:
- Oversee the recruitment, onboarding, induction, and allocation of blue-collar employees, including Direct Associates, NAPS Trainees, BOAT Trainees, and STT Trainees, to ensure seamless production operations.
Workforce Development and Culture:
- Drive capability-building initiatives for the entire blue-collar workforce and implement measures to foster a productive and positive work culture.
- Promote self-service culture through automation and enhance the capabilities of ESS/OSHRS/Atrak systems.
Employee Engagement and Diversity:
- Lead employee engagement surveys for blue-collar employees, facilitate communication of results, and implement action plans.
- Encourage and support diversity hiring on the shop floor by creating a supportive ecosystem.
Contract Labor Management:
- Effectively manage contract labor to meet operational needs and ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
Training and Development:
- Plan and execute training and development programs for blue-collar employees, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs and make necessary adjustments.
Issue Resolution and Support:
- Address and resolve employee grievances and industrial disputes promptly and effectively.
- Provide ongoing support and guidance to managers and employees on industrial relations matters.
Performance Monitoring:
- Track and report on key performance indicators related to industrial relations, productivity, and workforce engagement.
- Implement corrective actions as necessary to maintain a positive industrial relations environment.
Strategic Initiatives:
- Participate in strategic initiatives aimed at improving industrial relations and workforce management.
- Support the implementation of organizational changes and ensure smooth transition and adaptation by the workforce.