Head - Industrial Relations PSS07808

About The Company

A leading power distribution organization, the company is committed to fostering a productive, compliant, and harmonious workplace. It emphasizes strong industrial relations, legal compliance, and workforce effectiveness to align business goals with people strategy.

Position Overview

The Head IR & Compliance leads the Industrial Relations and Compliance function across Odisha DISCOMs, ensuring a unified HR approach and a positive employee relations climate. Reporting functionally and administratively to the Chief BHR Odisha DISCOMs, the role drives strategic alignment, legal compliance, and workforce harmony across multiple operating units.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement uniform IR strategies & practices to ensure “one HR one face” across DISCOMs.
• Establish and lead a seamless network of IR teams to address industrial issues effectively.
• Coordinate with state government and state authorities on IR and compliance matters.
• Support DISCOM teams in HR legal cases and coordinate with legal firms for timely resolution.
• Manage high-impact legal cases in High Court and Supreme Court.
• Represent the organization before labour authorities to resolve industrial disputes efficiently.
• Develop strong IR intelligence and maintain networks with Unions and Labor Authorities.
• Oversee vigilance and disciplinary processes, ensuring effective use of BAMS and DWS systems.
• Drive capability development for IR and BA Cell teams through targeted interventions.
• Monitor compliance of outsourced employees and coordinate on RTI, State Assembly, and Standing Committee matters.
• Act as a change agent to foster harmonious industrial relations aligned with organizational philosophy.
• Lead the Long Term Settlement and Conciliation Process across Odisha DISCOMs.
  
  
  

• Education: Graduate/ B.Tech and MBA / PGDM – HR.
• Experience: 18+ years in Industrial Relations and Employee Relations.
• Leadership: Proven ability to manage cross-functional IR teams and collaborate with senior leadership and business stakeholders.
• Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of Company Policies, Labour Laws, and latest developments in IR across industries.
• Soft Skills: Analytical, influential, collaborative, with strong conflict resolution and negotiation capabilities.
  
  
  

• Lead the IR and Compliance agenda across a major state-wide power distribution network.
• Shape and implement a unified industrial relations strategy with enterprise-wide impact.
• Engage directly with government, legal, and labour authorities on high-visibility matters.
• Drive organizational harmony, compliance excellence, and workforce productivity.
• Play a pivotal leadership role reporting to the Chief BHR Odisha DISCOMs with strategic influence across all DISCOMs.