Welfare Officer

Job Title: Welfare Officer

Department: Compliance / HR
Industry: Garment Manufacturing – Woven Segment
Reports To: Compliance Manager / HR Manager

Job Summary:

The Welfare Officer is responsible for promoting employee well-being, ensuring a safe, healthy, and legally compliant work environment. The role focuses on maintaining social compliance standards, facilitating effective communication between workers and management, and supporting sustainable labor practices in the woven garments production unit.

Key Responsibilities:1. Worker Welfare & Engagement

• Monitor and promote the general welfare of workers, including health, safety, hygiene, and recreation.
• Organize and supervise welfare programs such as canteen, transportation, housing (if applicable), medical facilities, childcare, and grievance redressal.
• Conduct regular worker interaction programs to understand concerns and improve satisfaction.

2. Legal Compliance

• Ensure adherence to local labor laws, Factory Act, and ILO conventions.
• Maintain statutory registers and documents such as maternity leave records, accident registers, etc.
• Support during labor inspections and audits by government or third parties.

3. Training & Awareness

• Organize orientation programs for new workers on rights, safety policies, and company rules.
• Conduct regular training sessions on harassment, grievance mechanisms, health & hygiene, and code of conduct.
• Support gender sensitization and anti-harassment committees.

4. Communication & Grievance Handling

• Act as a bridge between workers and management for transparent communication.
• Facilitate worker committee meetings and grievance redressal processes.
• Ensure the functioning of Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) and worker welfare committees.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Social Work / Human Resources / Sociology / Industrial Relations.
• 2–5 years of relevant experience in welfare/compliance roles in the garment (woven) sector.
• In-depth knowledge of labor laws, factory acts, and social compliance standards.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills in local and English language.
• Strong documentation and reporting skills.

Desirable Attributes:

• Empathetic, approachable, and culturally sensitive.
• Able to work independently and handle confidential matters responsibly.
• Good understanding of worker rights and ethical labor practices.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month

Schedule:

• Day shift

Work Location: In person