Industrial Relationship Manager

• Ensure timely renewals and compliance for Factory Licence, Fire NOC, and other regulatory requirements.
• Ensure full compliance with applicable labour laws, including the Factories Act, Industrial Disputes Act, Trade Unions Act, and other statutory regulations.
• Prepare, maintain, and submit all mandatory reports, registers, and returns as required by government authorities.

Grievance & Discipline Management

• Manage employee grievances, disciplinary actions, and domestic enquiries while ensuring adherence to due legal procedures.
• Implement fair and transparent grievance-handling mechanisms.

IR Strategy & Risk Mitigation

• Develop and implement IR strategies aligned with organizational goals and legal compliance.
• Anticipate labour-related risks, identify potential disputes, and implement proactive risk-mitigation measures to avoid disruptions.
• Collaborate closely with government agencies such as the Labour Commissioner and Factory Inspector.

Training & Capability Building

• Train line managers and supervisors on labour laws, disciplinary procedures, and industrial relations best practices.
• Support organizational change initiatives from an IR perspective, ensuring smooth adoption at the shop-floor level.

Qualifications & Experience

• Postgraduate degree in HR, Industrial Relations, Labour Welfare, Law, or an equivalent field.
• 1020 years of experience in Industrial Relations, ideally in a manufacturing or heavily unionized environment.
• Demonstrated experience in union negotiations, dispute resolution, and labour law compliance.

Key Skills

• Strong knowledge of Indian labour laws, government regulations, and statutory compliance requirements.
• Up-to-date understanding of legal changes and statutory mandates, along with liaisoning experience with government bodies.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to build trust-based relationships with union leaders, employees, and statutory authorities.
• High emotional intelligence, discretion, and integrity.
• Strong crisis-management capabilities and strategic thinking.