Key Expertise Required:

Industrial Relations Management

• • Develop and implement IR strategies aligned with organizational objectives.
  • Maintain cordial relationships with unions, workmen, employee representatives, and statutory authorities.
  • Lead wage settlements, long-term settlements (LTS), collective bargaining agreements, and negotiations with unions.
  • Proactively identify and mitigate industrial relations risks.
  • Ensure smooth plant operations by maintaining a positive industrial climate.

 Union & Workmen Relations

• • Act as the primary point of contact for union representatives.
  • Conduct regular meetings with union leaders and employee committees.
  • Resolve grievances, disputes, and conflicts through effective negotiation and counseling.
  • Facilitate constructive dialogue between management and workforce.

 Statutory Compliance

• • Ensure compliance with all applicable labor laws, including:
    • Industrial Relations Code
    • Factories Act
    • Standing Orders
    • Contract Labour Regulations
    • Social Security Laws
    • Shops & Establishment Act (where applicable)
  • Liaise with labor authorities, inspectors, and government officials.
  • Manage statutory audits, inspections, and compliance reporting.

 Discipline & Domestic Enquiries

• • Handle disciplinary cases, misconduct investigations, and grievance redressal.
  • Conduct domestic enquiries in compliance with legal requirements.
  • Draft charge sheets, show-cause notices, warning letters, and disciplinary action documentation.
  • Coordinate with legal counsel on labor litigation and court matters.

 Contract Labour Management

• • Monitor contract labor deployment and compliance.
  • Ensure contractor adherence to statutory obligations.
  • Conduct periodic audits of contractors and labor records.
  • Manage contractor relationships to support operational requirements.

 Employee Engagement & Communication

• • Drive employee communication programs and workforce engagement initiatives.
  • Facilitate works committee meetings and employee forums.
  • Support productivity improvement and cultural transformation initiatives.
  • Promote a positive employee relations environment.

 Stakeholder Management

• • Partner with Plant Leadership, Operations, Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Safety teams.
  • Support organizational change initiatives from an IR perspective.
  • Provide guidance to line managers on employee relations matters.

 Reporting & Analytics

• • Track and report key IR metrics such as:
    • Grievances
    • Disciplinary cases
    • Absenteeism
    • Attrition
    • Man-days lost
    • Productivity indicators
  • Prepare periodic reports for management review.

Educational Qualification

• • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering / Arts / Science / Commerce.
  • Master's Degree in Human Resources / Personnel Management / Labour Welfare / Industrial Relations preferred.
  • Additional certification in Labour Laws or IR will be an advantage.

 Experience

• • 10–15 years of experience in Industrial Relations and HR within engineering, automotive, heavy engineering, manufacturing, or industrial organizations.
  • Proven experience in unionized manufacturing environments.
  • Hands-on experience in wage negotiations, settlements, disciplinary proceedings, and labor law compliance.

 Required Competencies

• • Industrial Relations & Collective Bargaining
  • Labor Law Expertise
  • Negotiation & Conflict Resolution
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Employee Relations
  • Disciplinary Proceedings & Domestic Enquiries
  • Contract Labour Management
  • Communication & Influencing Skills
  • Problem Solving & Decision Making
  • Leadership & Team Management

 Key Success Measures

• • Stable industrial relations climate.
  • Successful wage settlements and union negotiations.
  • Zero major statutory non-compliance.
  • Reduction in grievances and disciplinary cases.
  • Improved employee engagement and workforce productivity.
  • No loss of production due to industrial unrest.