Senior Industrial Relations Manager

Role & responsibilities

• Employee Relations: Act as the primary link between management and employees, fostering a positive work environment.
• Union Negotiations: Handle collective bargaining agreements, negotiate with trade unions, and resolve disputes. Visit to factories / project offices for ongoing discussions related to settlements and follow up visits to ensure the proper compliance..
• Compliance: Ensure adherence to labour laws, regulations, and company policies to minimize legal risks which includes:

Renewal of factory licences of factories

Renewal of Licence/Registration under Shops and Establishments Act at HO, R&D Divn. and other Project Offices.

Submission update list of factories/project offices along with their validity period of licences/registration to the Secretarial dept.

Renewal of Consent under Water and Air Acts at factories.

Submission of statutory compliance reports

Attending various court matters pending before Labour Court / Industrial Court etc

Compliance under contract labour Act including tracking of statutory compliance made by sub-contractors.

Submitting list of the cases pending before various courts in various states to the Secretarial Dept./System Dept. (Monthly/ Quarterly) Follow up with the concerned Advocates for sending necessary information in requisite format to the statutory auditors.

Consultation with legal advisors for the labour & other matters. Processing the professional bills/fees of advocates/consultants.

• Grievance Handling: Address employee complaints, disciplinary issues, and workplace conflicts fairly and effectively.
• Policy Development: Draft and implement HR and IR policies that promote fairness, equality, and productivity.
• Training & Awareness: Conduct workshops on labour laws, workplace ethics, safety and conflict resolution.
• Workplace Culture: Promote employee engagement, trust, and collaboration across all levels of the organization.

Preferred candidate profile

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Law, or Business Administration.
• Strong knowledge of labour laws, compliance frameworks, and union practices.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and conflict resolution skills.
• Proven experience in managing employee relations and union interactions.

Skills Required

• Experience in : 10 to 15 years of experience in Multiple locations and states Manufacturing, Infrastructure, Project Industry & EPC
• Analytical ability to assess workplace issues and propose solutions.
• Clarity in Labour Laws: Objectives of Act, Applicability, Various implementation aspects.
• Interpersonal skills to build trust with employees and management.
• Decision-making skills for handling sensitive disputes.
• Leadership qualities to guide HR teams and influence organizational culture.
• Good understanding of : Productivity, Production norms & safety at factories and sites.
• Experience in: handling cases of accidents under Workmen Compensation under WC policies/ESI etc,