industrial relations manager

HR Connect Pakistan (Pvt) Ltd.

<p><b>Assistant Manager IR/ER</b></p><p>Our client, a well-established and rapidly growing food &amp; beverage manufacturing company, is seeking a seasoned and assertive Assistant Manager &ndash; Industrial Relations (IR/ER) for its Karachi plant.</p><p>This role requires hands-on experience in managing unionised environments, handling collective bargaining matters, and ensuring strict compliance with Pakistani labour laws while maintaining industrial harmony.</p><p><b>Qualification:</b></p><p>Law Graduate (LLB) from a recognized institution</p><p><b>Experience:</b></p><ul><li>Minimum 4&ndash;6 years of relevant IR experience in a manufacturing/plant environment</li><li>Mandatory hands-on experience in managing end-to-end disciplinary processes.</li><li>Compulsory experience handling complete disciplinary proceedings from initiation to closure.</li><li>Proven experience in independently managing the full spectrum of disciplinary procedures.</li><li>Essential experience in conducting and overseeing complete disciplinary actions, including enquiries and final outcomes.</li><li>Demonstrated expertise in executing disciplinary processes from charge sheet to final decision.</li><li>Mandatory experience handling a unionised workforce</li><li>Strong exposure to collective bargaining agreements (CBA), labour courts, and conciliation proceedings</li><li>In-depth knowledge of Pakistani Labour Laws and Industrial Relations Act</li></ul><p><b>Key Responsibilities:</b></p><ul><li>Handle grievance management, disciplinary actions, domestic inquiries, and terminations</li><li>Represent the company before labour courts, the labour department, and other statutory authorities</li><li>Ensure compliance with all applicable labour laws and statutory requirements</li><li>Draft legal documents, including charge sheets, show cause notices, inquiry reports, and settlement agreements</li><li>Mitigate industrial disputes and proactively manage workplace conflict</li><li>Maintain strong documentation and IR records for legal defensibility</li><li>Advise plant management on legal risk, strike prevention strategies, and workforce stability</li></ul><p><b>Compensation &amp; Benefits:</b></p><ul><li>Market-competitive salary package</li><li>Growth opportunity within a progressive manufacturing organization</li><li>Professional and structured working environment</li></ul><p><i><b>Last Date:</b></i> <b>5th May 2026 </b></p><p><b>How to Apply:</b></p><p>Interested candidates meeting the criteria are encouraged to send their updated r&eacute;sum&eacute;s to:</p><p><b>Imtiaz@hrconnect.com.pk</b></p><p>(Please mention &ldquo;Assistant Manager IR/ER&rdquo; in the subject line.)</p><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Application Question(s):</p><ul><li>Do you have at least 5 years of hands-on experience managing Industrial Relations in a unionized manufacturing/plant environment? </li></ul><p>Yes/No</p><ul><li>Have you independently handled complete disciplinary proceedings (from issuance of charge sheet to final order), including conducting domestic inquiries?</li></ul><p>Yes/ No</p><ul><li>Have you represented the organization before Labour Courts, Labour Department, or other government regulatory authorities in IR-related matters?</li></ul><p>Yes/No</p><p>Work Location: In person</p>

Assistant Manager IR/ER

UNIVERSAL CARTON INDUSTRIES LLC

<p>Job Opportunity &ndash; HR Manager</p><p>Jeddah | Corrugation / Packaging Industry</p><p>We are looking for an experienced and dynamic <b>HR Manager</b> to lead the Human Resources function for our corrugation manufacturing facility in Jeddah. The ideal candidate should possess strong expertise in HR operations, industrial relations, compliance, talent acquisition, and workforce management within a manufacturing setup. Experience in the <b>corrugation / packaging industry</b> will be a strong advantage.</p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Lead end-to-end HR operations including recruitment, onboarding, payroll inputs, employee relations, and performance management.</li><li>Develop and implement HR policies, procedures, and organizational initiatives.</li><li>Ensure compliance with Saudi labor laws, company policies, and statutory requirements.</li><li>Manage manpower planning, succession planning, and talent acquisition.</li><li>Handle employee grievances, disciplinary matters, investigations, and conflict resolution.</li><li>Drive employee engagement, training, culture development, and retention initiatives.</li><li>Monitor attendance, leave management, overtime, and workforce productivity.</li><li>Liaise with government portals such as Qiwa, GOSI, Muqeem, Mudad, and other relevant authorities.</li><li>Support management with HR analytics, KPIs, budgeting, and strategic workforce planning.</li><li>Promote a culture of compliance, accountability, and continuous improvement.</li></ul><p>Requirements:</p><ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (Master&rsquo;s preferred).</li><li>Minimum 8&ndash;12 years of progressive HR experience, preferably in manufacturing.</li><li>Strong knowledge of Saudi labor law and industrial HR practices.</li><li><b>Corrugation / packaging industry experience will be highly preferred.</b></li><li>Experience managing multicultural workforce and blue-collar manpower.</li><li>Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.</li><li>Proficiency in HRMS, ERP systems, and MS Office.</li><li>Arabic language proficiency will be an added advantage.</li></ul><p>Job Types: Full-time, Permanent</p><p>Work Location: In person</p>

HR MANAGER

Combined Fabrics Ltd

<p><i><b>Industrial Relations (HR) Officer</b></i></p><p><b>Requirements:</b></p><p><b>Education:</b> Graduate or above.</p><p><b>Experience:</b> 2 to 3 years experience in IR department.</p><p><b>Skills:</b> Stronge knowledge of EOBI, PESSI &amp; labor law, good communication skills.</p><p><b>Key Responsibilities:</b></p><ul><li>Handle all Industrial Relations (IR) matters and employee grievances.</li><li>Prepare and process EOBI &amp; PESSI registrations, contributions, and claims</li><li>Ensure compliance with labor laws, factory acts, and company.</li><li>Ensure compliance with labor law &amp; company policies.</li></ul><p><b>Salary &amp; Benefits:</b></p><p>Market competitive salary along with all other benefits (PF, Bonus, WPPF, Leave encashment, Medical Insurance (OPD + Hospitalization), EOBI etc.</p><p><b>Address:</b></p><p><i><b>Atta Bakhsh Rd, Block B Bankers Town, 17 km off Ferozpur road, Lahore</b></i></p><p>Send your resum at :<i><b>hr@combinedfabrics.com </b></i></p><p><i><b>0309-4340162</b></i></p><p>Work Location: In person</p>

Industrial Relations (OFFICER)

PepsiCo

<div>Overview:
<div>
Partnership with Potato Cold store manager, Warehouse Shift in charge, FG Shift in charge, Shift Maintenance team to drive business volumes of PC &amp; NPC business. This role will be key enabler to drive responsible for driving Key KPI during shift, which includes Potato net/basic/oil / corn / film /energy efficiency. This role will be leading employee engagement portfolio for permanent associates along with driving OHS agenda. Incumbent will be responsible for delivering in these domains while ensuring complete industrial peace in liaison with Production &amp; ER Manager given the fact that Sundar Plant operates in highly sensitive IR environment</div>
Responsibilities:
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Plant Production Operations</b></div><ul><li>
Drive manufacturing culture and ensure employees' safety during shift operations.</li></ul><ul><li>
Responsible for achieving and/or exceeding critical manufacturing operations metrics (e.g. PC Basic &amp; Net Efficiency, Oil Efficiency, Seasoning Efficiency, Corn Efficiency, Film Efficiency) during shift operations</li><li>
Ensure compliance to all Quality &amp; Food Safety System in place including PepsiCo, AIBI, IPS, &amp; FSSC 22000 standards requirements during shift operations.</li><li>
Negotiate solutions with cross-functional shift team to solve quality, safety, and downtime during shift operations</li><li>
Identify risk, develop mitigation strategies, alternative solutions, resolve issues, action item follow up, etc. in collaboration with cross functional groups.</li></ul><div><b>
Recruitment &amp; Induction:</b></div><ul><li>
Identify the needs and develop a strategy in partnership with Production Manager &amp; Plant HR team for competency-based recruitment and selection of right candidates. (Level C to 2 operators)</li></ul><div><b>
Capability &amp; Talent Development:</b></div><ul><li>
Focus on the leadership development of shop floor team within the department</li></ul><div>
 <b>Engagement:</b></div><ul><li>
Develop and maintain positive employee relations and develop innovative solutions to create strong employee engagement</li><li>
Play active role in OHS and action planning</li><li>
Acts as a credible advocate for PepsiCo values &amp; new ways of working</li></ul><div><b>
IR/ER:</b></div><ul><li>
Work closely with the Production Manager/ER team to maintain industrial peace during shift operations.</li></ul>
Qualifications:
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Knowledge/Skill
</b></div><div>Bachelor of Engineering</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Experience</b></div><div>
Preferably 4-5 years in similar capacity/operating organization with ER/IR exposure.</div></div>

Front Line Manager Sundar Plant

IKAN Engineering Services Private Limited

<p>Job Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Ensure compliance with applicable labor laws and regulations</li><li>Handle EOBI &amp; PESSI contributions for Head Office and project employees</li><li>Resolve workers&rsquo; grievances and conflicts</li><li>Coordinate with Labor Department and relevant authorities for workers&rsquo; benefits, claims, and compensation cases</li><li>Maintain accurate and updated workers&rsquo; records and documentation</li><li>Support a positive industrial relations environment</li></ul><p>Skills:</p><ul><li>Strong knowledge of Pakistan labor laws, EOBI, and PESSI regulations</li><li>Strong communication and negotiation skills</li><li>Problem-solving and conflict resolution abilities</li><li>Good record-keeping and reporting skills</li><li>Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple sites</li></ul><p>Qualification:</p><p>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in HRM + Certification of Labor Laws &amp; IR</p><p>Pay: Rs70,000.00 - Rs90,000.00 per month</p><p>Work Location: In person</p>

Industrial Relation Officer

<p><b>AM - Industrial Relations (HR)</b></p><p><b>Experience: </b> 05 &ndash; 07 Years Experience in a reputed Textile company.</p><p><b>Qualification/Degree</b>: Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in HR, or relevant field.</p><p><b>Key Responsibilities: </b></p><ul><li>Handle employee registration, updating, and deletion in EOBI, PESSI &amp; Medical Insurance systems.</li><li>Make sure the timely payments of EOBI, PESSI, Medical or Life Insurance.</li><li>Responsible for timely processing of employees claims and their payments.</li><li>Dealing &amp; liaising with concerned Government Departments or Government Officials for follow-ups &amp; Queries.</li><li>Handling the cases of Marriage Grant, Death Grant, Talent Scholarship &amp; Education Assistance etc.</li><li>Maintain all the accurate record and reconcile with the online system.</li><li>Responsible to issue letters used for different purpose like experience letter, service letter, talent scholarship letter, death grant letter, marriage grant letter etc. etc.</li></ul><p><b>Required Skills: </b></p><ul><li>Well Knowledge about computer (ERP).</li><li>Good Communication Skills.</li></ul><p><b>Salary</b>: Market Competitive.</p><p><b>Benefits</b>: Provident fund, Bonus, Leave Encashment, WPPF, Medical, (OPD Hospitalization) EOBI, etc.</p><p><b>Combined Fabrics LTD</b></p><p>Atta Buksh Rd, 17Km off Ferozepur Road, Lahore</p><p>send your cv to</p><p><b>hr@combinedfabrics.com (0321-1110009)</b></p><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Work Location: In person</p>

AM - Industrial Relations (HR)

Reckitt

<div></div><div><div><div><div>Home to the world's best loved and trusted hygiene, health, and nutrition brands. Our purpose defines why we exist: to protect, heal and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world. We are a global team united by this purpose. Join us in our fight to make access to the highest quality hygiene, wellness, and nourishment a right and not a privilege.</div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Human Resources
</b></h2></div><div>Our HR Team are the force for good that bring Reckitt's ambition to life. We work together to ensure the delivery of sustained profitable growth by unleashing the power of our purpose, people and performance. Now is an exciting time to be part of shaping the future of HR, influencing an exciting global organisation, while developing business and functional leadership skills, all at the same time. Whatever your role in our HR community, you'll take ownership of your projects and workstreams. We focus on developing our leaders to spearhead our culture and growth, so you'll be supported and mentored to deliver the right plans to drive business performance - and we'll celebrate the results with you along the way.</div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
About the role</b></h2>
</div><div><p>
Immerse yourself in a pivotal role as HR Manager at Reckitt's vibrant factory setting, where the everyday tasks align with the thrill of realising potential. You will head the HR functions, infusing policies and strategies with a fresh, people-centric perspective. This is your chance to foster talent development and cultivate a performance-driven culture within a dynamic, collaborative environment. Passionate about doing right by our people, you'll be the guiding force in upholding our values and propelling our business objectives.</p>
<p>
IR activities of Mauripur factory. Supervising payroll and benefit related activities i.e. payroll, funds Audit, GSPP, WPPF, Annual Plan and FC for establishment cost etc</p></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Your responsibilities</b></h2>
</div><div><p><b>
Industrial Relations</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Support company business plans &amp; objectives by providing timely &amp; accurate advice &amp; counsel on labor implication in accordance with labor laws, agreements with CBA and prevailing practice in the factory.</li>
<li>To interpret &amp; administer the union contract with respect to grievance, wages &amp; salaries, employee welfare, health care, pensions, union &amp; management practices &amp; other contractual stipulations.</li>
<li>Ensure that industrial peace is maintained with normal productivity &amp; discipline &amp; that labor laws are implemented to save the company for legal liabilities / consequences.</li>
<li>To ensure the adherence of disciplinary policy</li>
<li>To prepare information for management whenever a collective bargaining agreement is up for negotiation.</li>
<li>To ensure maintenance of proper records required to be maintained under various labor laws and its Audit.</li>
<li>Maintain good working relationship with concerned Govt. functionaries &amp; labour Directors / departments.</li>
<li>Ensure strict adherence with Quality Management System(s).</li>
<li> Ensure compliance &amp; contribute to upkeep and improvement of Health, Safety &amp; Environmental corporate policy/procedures &amp; applicable legal requirements.</li>
<li>To supervise time &amp; attendance system and ensure its timely correctness for payroll input record.</li>
<li>Provide monthly payroll input, Head count, Overtime and accrual data for correct payroll and financial reporting</li>
<li>Periodic factories return submission &amp; Hygiene card update</li>
<li>Supervise regular meetings between CBA and Management</li>
<li>Ensure Compliance with Human Rights Standards: Monitor and enforce adherence to human rights principles. Coordinate and facilitate social audits to assess compliance with human rights and ethical labor standards.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Payroll and Funds
</b></p><ul><li>Supervising all payroll and funds related activities and their Audits</li>
<li>Supervise GSPP related activities</li>
<li>Preparing Plan and FC for establishment cost</li>
<li>Audit Coordination: Liaise with internal and external auditors for payroll and funds audits, ensuring compliance with company policies and legal requirements.</li>
<li>Tax Compliance: Ensure accurate calculation and timely submission of income tax, social security contributions, and other statutory deductions</li>
</ul></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>The experience we're looking for</b></h2>
</div><div><ul><li>Minimum Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree</li>
<li>Understanding and updates of the current labour laws and industrial trends</li>
<li>Understanding of manpower contract management</li>
<li>Understanding of Social Audit and basic human rights</li>
<li>Minimum 8 years of experience handling CBA, dispute resolution, COD negotiations, disciplinary action proceeding, relevant labour department handling</li>
</ul></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>The skills for success</b></h2>
</div><div>Diversity and inclusion, Data and Analytics, Storytelling; Data led storytelling, Organisational structure, Coaching skills; Facilitation skills, Change management, Execute plans, Strategic mindset, Employment engagement, Digital literacy, Commercial accumen, Courageous leadership.</div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
What we offer</b></h2>
</div><div>With inclusion at the heart of everything we do, working alongside our four global Employee Resource Groups, we support our people at every step of their career journey, helping them to succeed in their own individual way. We invest in the wellbeing of our people through parental benefits, an Employee Assistance Program to promote mental health, and life insurance for all employees globally. We have a range of other benefits in line with the local market. Through our global share plans we offer the opportunity to save and share in Reckitt's potential future successes. For eligible roles, we also offer short-term incentives to recognise, appreciate and reward your work for delivering outstanding results. You will be rewarded in line with Reckitt's pay for performance philosophy.</div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Equality</b></h2>
</div><div>We recognise that in real life, great people don't always 'tick all the boxes'. That's why we hire for potential as well as experience. Even if you don't meet every point on the job description, if this role and our company feels like a good fit for you, we still want to hear from you. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability or medical condition; colour, ethnicity, race, citizenship, and national origin; religion, faith; pregnancy, family status and caring responsibilities; sexual orientation; sex, gender identity, gender expression, and transgender identity; protected veteran status; size or any other basis protected by appropriate law.</div></div></div></div>

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