Manager IR (Industrial Relations)

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Location:

Education:

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Reports to:

Our Client

• Legal & Compliance:
• Attend conciliation hearings and proceedings at Central and State Labour Courts / Labour Commissioner Offices across India.
• Coordinate with external legal counsels and advocates for legal cases, including documentation and court representation.
• Prepare and submit timely written responses and affidavits for all ongoing and new legal matters.
• Act as the custodian of the Legal Tracker, ensuring all ongoing cases are tracked, updated, and reported regularly.
• Ensure compliance with all labor laws and statutory regulations (e.g., ID Act, CLRA, ESIC, PF, etc.) across all units and locations.
• Maintain an updated database of licenses, registrations, and contract labor records for audit and inspection purposes.
• Industrial Relations (IR):
• Handle disciplinary cases and misconduct investigations and take appropriate action as per company policy and legal guidelines.
• Manage critical IR incidences such as strikes, protests, or site unrest across client locations and provide strategic responses.
• Liaise with labor departments, unions, and government authorities to maintain a smooth IR climate.
• Draft and issue disciplinary letters, warning notices, termination orders, etc., in coordination with line managers and HR teams.
• Conduct domestic inquiries and grievance redressal meetings with employees and worker representatives.
• Provide IR risk assessments and strategic input on site transitions, takeovers, or closures.
• Union Handling:
• Maintain a proactive and professional relationship with trade union representatives and labor leaders.
• Lead or support union negotiations, settlements, and long-term wage agreements, ensuring alignment with company policies and budget.
• Prevent and manage potential labor unrest, agitation, or disputes, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.
  

Internal Stakeholder Management

• Work closely with operations, HRBP teams, and facility heads to advise on legal and IR-related matters.
• Educate and train managers and supervisors on labor laws, disciplinary processes, and IR best practices.
• Provide periodic MIS and legal dashboards to the management for ongoing cases, issues, and trends.