Manager HR & IR - Tier1 Automotive - Sriperumbudur

Role Overview

The HR / IR Manager will oversee all Industrial Relations activities, ensuring compliance with labour legislation, maintaining harmonious union relations, and supporting a disciplined, safe, and productive shop-floor environment. The role demands strong knowledge of labour laws, hands-on experience in union negotiations, and the ability to manage complex employee relations issues with fairness and authority.

Key Responsibilities

Industrial Relations & Union Management

• Maintain effective relationships with union representatives and shop-floor employees.
  
• Lead negotiations for wage settlements, productivity agreements, grievance handling, and disciplinary matters.
  
• Facilitate periodic meetings with unions and ensure transparent communication on organizational policies and decisions.
  
• Prevent and manage industrial disputes, strikes, and work stoppages through proactive engagement.
  

Labour Law Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with all applicable labour laws and statutory requirements (Factories Act, ID Act, Payment of Wages Act, Minimum Wages Act, Shops & Establishments, EPF, ESI, CLRA, etc.).
  
• Maintain accurate statutory records, registers, and returns as per government norms.
  
• Coordinate labour audits and inspections; prepare documentation and manage compliance closures.
  
• Advise management on changes in labour legislation and their implications.
  

Disciplinary Procedures & Employee Relations

• Draft, review, and implement standing orders, policies, and disciplinary procedures.
  
• Conduct domestic inquiries, issue show-cause notices, and ensure proper documentation of disciplinary actions.
  
• Address grievances promptly and ensure fair resolution mechanisms.
  

Contract Labour & Vendor Management

• Monitor contract labour deployment, attendance, billing, and statutory compliance of contractors.
  
• Conduct periodic audits of contractors for adherence to labour regulations.
  
• Ensure onboarding, safety orientation, and welfare provisions for contract workforce.
  

HR Administration & Welfare

• Promote employee welfare activities, safety practices, and statutory benefits.
  
• Support manpower planning, recruitment for operational roles, and workforce optimization.
  
• Maintain employee records, MIS reports, absenteeism data, and IR dashboards.
  

Skills & Qualifications

• Masters Degree in HR / IR / Labour Management (MLM / MSW / MBA HR preferred).
  
• 12 to 20 years of experience in Industrial Relations, preferably in manufacturing or large-scale plant operations.
  
• Strong command of Indian labour laws and compliance frameworks.
  
• Proven experience in union handling, negotiations, and disciplinary processes.
  
• Excellent communication, documentation, and conflict-resolution skills.
  
• Ability to handle high-pressure situations with calm, firmness, and fairness.
  

Key Attributes

• Ethical, disciplined, and process-driven.
  
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust across all levels.
  
• Assertive decision-making with a balanced approach between employee welfare and organizational interests.

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