HR Manager:Labour Relations / Industrial Relations

Job Summary:

The HR Manager – Labour is responsible for managing and maintaining healthy employee–employer relations, ensuring compliance with all labour laws, handling union matters, maintaining statutory records, and ensuring a productive and disciplined workforce. The role requires a blend of strong communication, legal understanding, and interpersonal skills to maintain a harmonious industrial environment.

Key Responsibilities:1. Labour Relations & Employee Welfare

• Maintain peaceful industrial relations by managing communication between management and workers/unions.
• Resolve grievances of workmen promptly to prevent disputes and maintain workforce harmony.
• Conduct regular meetings with union representatives and employee welfare committees.
• Implement welfare measures such as canteen, transport, housing, safety, and health facilities.

2. Compliance & Statutory Management

• Ensure compliance with all applicable labour laws — Factories Act, Industrial Disputes Act, Payment of Wages Act, Minimum Wages Act, Employees’ Provident Fund Act, ESI Act, etc.
• Maintain statutory registers, records, and returns as per government norms.
• Coordinate with government departments during inspections, audits, and labour office visits.
• Prepare and submit periodic compliance reports to management.

3. Workforce Management

• Oversee attendance, leave management, overtime, and shift scheduling for workers.
• Manage contract labour through coordination with contractors and ensure adherence to Contract Labour (Regulation & Abolition) Act.
• Conduct manpower planning and ensure adequate workforce availability for production.
• Handle disciplinary actions, domestic inquiries, and misconduct cases following standing orders.

4. Training & Development

• Identify training needs of workers and conduct skill upgradation programs.
• Arrange awareness sessions on safety, hygiene, and labour rights.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and employee engagement.

5. Communication & Reporting

• Act as a liaison between factory management and HR head office.
• Prepare MIS reports on labour strength, absenteeism, turnover, and grievances.
• Support in collective bargaining and wage negotiations.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Education: MBA / PGDM in Human Resource Management, Labour Welfare, or Industrial Relations.
• Experience: 5–10 years of experience in HR & IR functions, preferably in a manufacturing or plant environment.
• Knowledge: Thorough understanding of Indian labour laws, industrial relations practices, and statutory compliance.
• Skills: Negotiation, conflict resolution, leadership, communication, documentation, and government liaison.

Key Competencies:

• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• High integrity and confidentiality in handling employee issues.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage crisis situations.
• Sound judgment and decision-making capabilities.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹35,000.00 - ₹45,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person