Lead - IR

Key Responsibilities 1. Industrial Relations & Union Management

• Develop and implement Industrial Relations strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Build and maintain constructive relationships with employees, workmen, union representatives, and labor authorities.
• Lead negotiations, settlements, and collective bargaining discussions.
• Anticipate and mitigate industrial unrest through proactive engagement and resolution mechanisms.
• Ensure industrial harmony across plants, projects, and operational locations.

2. Employee Relations & Workforce Engagement

• Address employee grievances, complaints, and disciplinary issues in a timely and effective manner.
• Drive employee engagement initiatives to foster a positive work culture.
• Support leadership teams in managing sensitive workforce matters.
• Facilitate effective communication between management and employees.

3. Labour Law & Statutory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with applicable labor laws, labor codes, and statutory regulations.
• Oversee adherence to requirements related to contract labor, wages, social security, and employment practices.
• Coordinate statutory inspections, audits, and interactions with government authorities.
• Ensure maintenance of statutory records, registers, and documentation.

4. Contract Labour Management

• Monitor compliance of contractors and vendor workforce with legal and organizational requirements.
• Ensure timely statutory payments and documentation by contractors.
• Implement governance mechanisms for contract workforce management.
• Conduct compliance reviews and periodic audits of contractor operations.

5. Disciplinary & Legal Matters

• Manage domestic inquiries, disciplinary proceedings, and misconduct investigations.
• Handle labor disputes, conciliation proceedings, and litigation matters in coordination with legal teams.
• Represent the organization before labor authorities and regulatory bodies when required.
• Maintain records of settlements, disputes, legal cases, and disciplinary actions.

6. Stakeholder Management

• Collaborate with HR, Business Leaders, Site Heads, and Functional Teams on IR matters.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with labor departments, government agencies, and external stakeholders.
• Provide guidance and support to site HR teams on complex IR issues.

Education

• Masters Degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Labour Welfare, Social Work, Personnel Management, or equivalent.
• MBA/PGDM (HR) or MSW preferred.
• LLB/LLM qualification will be an added advantage.
• Looking for someone who can speak/understand Gujarat and Marathi language 

Experience

• 10-15+ years of experience in Industrial Relations, Employee Relations, Labor Compliance, or HR Operations.
• Proven experience in managing unionized workforce and labor-intensive environments.
• Experience in Power, Energy, Utilities, Infrastructure, EPC, Manufacturing, Heavy Engineering, Metals, Cement, Oil & Gas, or similar industries preferred.
• Exposure to multi-site/project-based operations will be an advantage.

Key Competencies

• Industrial Relations & Employee Relations
• Union Negotiation & Collective Bargaining
• Labor Laws & Statutory Compliance
• Contract Labour Management
• Conflict Resolution & Grievance Handling
• Domestic Inquiry & Disciplinary Proceedings
• Stakeholder Management
• Government & Regulatory Liaison
• Risk Management & Workforce Governance
• Leadership, Communication & Negotiation Skills

Preferred Profile

• Strong understanding of contemporary labor laws and industrial relations practices.
• Ability to handle complex workforce challenges in a dynamic operational environment.
• Strong influencing, negotiation, and relationship management capabilities.
• Proven track record of maintaining industrial harmony and managing critical IR situations.