Industrial Relations Manager

The Industrial Relations Manager is responsible for managing and maintaining harmonious industrial relations across manufacturing units. The role involves handling labor unions, statutory compliance, negotiations, dispute resolution, and ensuring smooth plant operations in line with labor laws and company policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end industrial relations activities in pharmaceutical manufacturing units.
• Handle labor unions , negotiations, settlements, and long-term agreements.
• Lead collective bargaining , wage negotiations, and grievance redressal mechanisms.
• Ensure 100% statutory compliance with labor laws including:
• Industrial Disputes Act
• Factories Act
• Contract Labour Act
• Shops & Establishments Act
• PF, ESI, Bonus, Gratuity, Wages Act
• Liaise with government labor authorities , inspectors, and regulatory bodies.
• Handle disciplinary actions , domestic enquiries, suspensions, and terminations as per law.
• Manage contract labor , vendor compliance, and manpower deployment.
• Prevent and resolve industrial disputes, strikes, lockouts , and work stoppages.
• Advise management on IR risk mitigation and workforce strategies.
• Support plant leadership during expansions, restructuring, and policy changes.
• Maintain strong coordination with HR, Legal, and Operations teams.
• Ensure adherence to pharma industry standards , audits, and compliance requirements.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong expertise in Union Handling (Pharma mandatory)
• In-depth knowledge of Indian Labor Laws
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and conflict resolution skills
• Experience in large workforce and multi-shift operations
• Ability to handle critical and sensitive situations
• Strategic thinking with hands-on execution