Lead - Industrial Relations

Lead - IR Responsibilities 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. Qualifications Education Master's 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.