Labour Officer / IR Officer

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1. Position Overview

The Labour Officer / Industrial Relations (IR) Officer will be responsible for end-to-end labour management, including recruitment of shop-floor manpower ensuring discipline, handling grievances, implementing statutory compliances, and maintaining a harmonious work environment across weaving, dyeing, printing, finishing, packing, and related production units.

Key Responsibilities

1. A. Labour Hiring & Deployment

• Plan and execute

  direct labour recruitment

  for all departments
• Maintain manpower strength as per production requirements (shift-wise & department-wise).
• Create and maintain a labour database, attendance, & shift rotation plans.
• Conduct onboarding, induction, and orientation for all new workers.
• Ensure timely replacements to avoid production delays.

B. Shop Floor Discipline & IR Management

• Implement and monitor shop-floor discipline, punctuality, and code of conduct.
• Manage conflict resolution, handle worker grievances, misconduct cases, and domestic enquiries.
• Develop and maintain harmonious industrial relations across the plant.
• Ensure smooth communication between Management, Supervisors, and Workers.
• Take strong preventive measures to avoid absenteeism, attrition, and behavioural issues.

C. Labour Welfare & Engagement

• Ensure implementation of welfare schemes, safety standards, and working conditions.
• Plan employee engagement activities to motivate shop-floor workers.
• Ensure adherence to workplace hygiene, safety gear usage, and discipline.

D. Coordination & Reporting

• Coordinate closely with HR, Production Heads, and Plant Management.
• Prepare daily labour availability and absenteeism reports.
• Provide weekly and monthly IR & manpower analytics to management.
• Support in policy formulation related to IR & labour management.

Candidate Requirements

• Graduate / Postgraduate in HR, Labour Welfare, Social Work, or Industrial Relations.
• Additional certification in Labour Laws preferred.

• Minimum 10+ years of experience

  in labour management or IR roles.
• Experience in

  textile manufacturing industry

  strongly preferred (weaving, dyeing, printing, processing units).
• Proven ability to manage large manpower
• Ability to maintain discipline tactfully and professionally.
• Crisis management, conflict resolution, and decision-making skills.
• Strong coordination with production teams.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage shift operations.

. Key Attributes

• High integrity and ethical conduct.
• People-oriented and approachable.
• Strong command and presence on shop floor.
• Proactive, assertive, and organized.
• Problem-solving and quick response
• Competitive and as per industry standards (based on experience & qualifications).