HR & IR Manager

Job Purpose

• To lead and manage Human Resources and Industrial Relations functions in the manufacturing plant, ensuring a productive work environment, statutory compliance, strong employee engagement, and harmonious labor relations aligned with organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Human Resource Management: Oversee end-to-end HR operations including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and employee lifecycle management; Develop and implement HR policies and procedures in line with company objectives; Drive talent management, retention, and succession planning
• Industrial Relations: Maintain harmonious relations with unions and workmen; Handle wage negotiations, settlements, and union discussions; Manage grievance handling, disciplinary actions, and dispute resolution; Represent the organization in conciliation proceedings, labor courts (if required)
• Statutory Compliance: Ensure compliance with labor laws and statutory regulations, such as: Factories Act; Industrial Disputes Act; Shops Establishment Act; PF, ESI, Bonus, Gratuity; Labour Codes; Coordinate audits and ensure 100% compliance documentation
• Employee Engagement Welfare: Drive employee engagement initiatives, welfare programs, and communication; Promote a positive work culture and high morale; Manage canteen, transport, safety, and welfare activities
• Performance HR Analytics: Implement performance management systems (PMS); Monitor HR metrics such as attrition, absenteeism, productivity; Support leadership with HR data insights for decision-making
• Training Development: Identify training needs and drive learning development programs; Focus on technical skill development for shop-floor employees; Support leadership development initiatives
• Plant Administration: Oversee plant administration activities including security, housekeeping, and facilities; Ensure smooth day-to-day operations in coordination with plant teams
• Health, Safety Environment (HSE) Support: Collaborate with HSE teams to ensure safe working conditions; Promote zero-incident workplace culture

Key Skills Competencies

• Strong knowledge of labor laws and IR practices
• Excellent negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Leadership and team management capability
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Problem-solving and decision-making ability
• High integrity and compliance mindset

Qualifications Experience

• MBA / MSW in Human Resources / Industrial Relations
• 8-15+ years of experience in manufacturing HR IR roles
• Hands-on experience in unionized environments (mandatory for most roles)

Key KPIs

• Industrial harmony (no major disputes/strikes)
• Employee retention and engagement levels
• Statutory compliance (zero non-compliance)
• Employee productivity and absenteeism
• Timely closure of grievances

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