Sr. Manager - IR & HR

Role Purpose

• Maintain positive and stable relations with workmen, union representatives, and plant management
• Act as the primary point of contact for all workmen, union-related matters at the plant
• Handle grievances, disciplinary matters, and disputes in a fair and timely manner
• Support wage negotiations, settlements, and agreements in consultation with management
• Ensure peaceful operations by proactively addressing IR issues

2. Statutory Compliance & Labour Laws

• Ensure full compliance with all applicable labour laws and statutory requirements
• Manage plant-related licenses and registrations, including Factory License and renewals
• Ensure compliance related to statutory compensation such as PF, ESI, Gratuity, Bonus, Leave encashment, and other applicable benefits
• Handle inspections, audits, and interactions with labour authorities (PF, ESI, FactoryInspectorate, Labour Department, etc)
• Maintain statutory registers, records, and timely filing of returns
• Coordinate with internal teams and vendors to ensure accurate and timely statutory payments.
• Keep management informed of any changes in labour laws impacting the plant.

3. Time, Attendance & Payroll Coordination

• Oversee time and attendance systems for all plant employees, staff, and contract workers
• Ensure accurate capture and validation of attendance, shifts, overtime, and leave data
• Ensure attendance data is accurately shared for payroll and statutory processing
• Coordinate with payroll teams/vendors to ensure timely and error-free salary processing
• Address employee queries related to attendance, wages, deductions, and statutory benefits.

4. Contract Labour Management

• Ensure compliance with Contract Labour laws and related documentation
• Coordinate with contractors to ensure adherence to statutory norms and plant policies
• Monitor contractor attendance, wages, and statutory submissions.

5. Administration & Vendor Management

• Manage plant administration services including housekeeping, transportation, and canteen
• Handle contracts and performance of administration vendors
• Ensure service quality, cost control, and smooth daily operations.

Key Skills & Experience

• Strong understanding of Industrial Relations and labour laws
• Experience in handling unions and plant-level IR activities
• Working knowledge of statutory compliances, licenses, and inspections
• Practical experience in time office, attendance, and payroll coordination
• Good communication skills with the ability to handle sensitive situations calmly.

Educational Qualification