Manager - Human Resource & Industrial Relations

Manager / Senior Manager – HR & IR

LOCATION : COCHIN

This role is responsible for leading and managing all aspects of Human Resources and Industrial Relations at the Cochin location. The incumbent will play a strategic and operational role in driving HR initiatives, maintaining industrial harmony, ensuring statutory compliance, and supporting business objectives through effective people management.

Roles and responsibilities:

• Recruitment Selection

• Attract, retain, and motivate staff.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes.
• Conduct interviews, coordinate onboarding, and manage probation reviews.
• Develop job descriptions and analyze role requirements.

• Employee Relations

• Advise management and staff on labor relations issues.
• Ensure compliance with labor legislation.
• Lead labor contract negotiations and grievance handling.
• Maintain harmonious industrial relations and counsel employees.

• HR Administration Reporting

• Manage payroll administration.
• Prepare monthly HR reports and MIS.
• Maintain HR policies and practices.

• Performance Talent Management

• Implement and monitor performance management systems.
• Drive talent management initiatives and ensure standardization.

• Change Management Employee Welfare

• Lead organizational development and morale-boosting programs.
• Conduct organizational surveys.
• Implement wellness initiatives for employee well-being.

• Industrial Relations (IR)

• Handle legal issues, statutory compliance, and liaison with government departments.
• Manage union relations, collective bargaining, and grievance resolution.
• Attend conciliation proceedings and brief legal counsel on labor matters.

• Budget Cost Management

• Drive HR cost-saving initiatives and manage HR budgets.

• Educational Qualifications:

• Postgraduate in HR Management (MBA/PGDHRM) or MSW/PGDBM with HR specialization.
• Diploma in Labor Law.

Experience:

• 8+ years in HR with strong exposure to labor relations.
• Skills in negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and leadership.

Key Competencies:

• Integrity, ethics, and empathy.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strategic thinking, problem-solving, and cultural competency.
• Ability to manage group dynamics and lead teams.