Industrial Relations
- Maintain a peaceful and productive industrial relations climate.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with unions and workmen.
- Lead collective bargaining, wage settlements, and long-term agreements.
- Handle employee grievances and conflict resolution.
- Conduct domestic enquiries and disciplinary proceedings.
- Ensure implementation of standing orders and company policies.
- Prevent industrial unrest, strikes, and work stoppages through proactive engagement.
Labour Law Compliance
Ensure compliance with
Industrial Relations Code / Industrial Disputes Act
Factories Act
Contract Labour (Regulation & Abolition) Act
Code on Wages
EPF & MP Act
ESI Act
BOCW Act (where applicable)
Payment of Bonus Act
Payment of Gratuity Act
Apprentices Act
State Labour Rules
Maintain statutory registers, records, notices, and returns.
Coordinate statutory inspections and compliance audits.
Contract Labour Management
- Monitor contractor compliance.
- Verify labour licenses, PF, ESIC, wages, and statutory documents.
- Ensure timely wage payment and statutory benefits.
- Conduct contractor compliance audits.
- Control manpower deployment and discipline.
Liaise with
Labour Department
Factory Inspectorate
EPFO
ESIC
Pollution Control Board (as required)
Local Administration
Handle notices, inspections, legal documentation, and statutory reporting.
Employee Relations
- Conduct grievance redressal meetings.
- Promote employee engagement and communication.
- Support welfare initiatives.
- Advise line managers on labour laws and disciplinary matters.
- Coach supervisors on effective people management.
Compliance & Risk Management
- Conduct IR risk assessments.
- Monitor absenteeism, misconduct, and early warning indicators.
- Maintain audit readiness.
- Ensure zero legal non-compliance.
- Prepare MIS and compliance reports for management.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Zero man-days lost due to industrial unrest.
- 100% statutory compliance.
- Zero major labour law violations.
- Timely closure of grievances.
- Successful completion of wage settlements.
- Reduction in disciplinary cases.
- Contractor compliance above 98%.
- Positive employee relations index.
Qualification
MBA (HR)
MSW
MLW
PG Diploma in Personnel Management & Industrial Relations
Degree in Labour Law (Preferred)
Experience
10–15 years in Industrial Relations within Cement, Steel, Power, Mining, FMCG, or Heavy Manufacturing.
Minimum 5 years handling unions and large manufacturing plants.
Skills & Competencies
Industrial Relations
Labour Laws
Union Negotiation
Collective Bargaining
Contract Labour Management
Domestic Enquiry
Disciplinary Procedures
Government Liaison
Factory Compliance
Conflict Resolution
Negotiation
Communication
Leadership
Stakeholder Management
MS Office & HRMS
Preferred Industry
Cement
Steel
Power
Mining
Heavy Engineering
Manufacturing
Job description provided by Dalmia Bharat.
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