Manager IR + HR Role

Role & responsibilities

Location: Jigani (Karnataka) & Shoolagiri (Tamil Nadu)
Experience: 5 to 10 Years
Language Requirement: Fluent in Tamil and Kannada

Role Purpose

We are looking for a hands-on Plant HR & Industrial Relations professional to lead HR operations and IR initiatives across our manufacturing plants in Jigani and Shoolagiri. The role requires strong expertise in industrial relations, statutory compliance, wage settlements, labor law administration, contract labor management, and employee engagement within a unionized manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Industrial Relations & Employee Relations

• Manage day-to-day industrial relations activities and maintain harmonious employer-employee relations.
• Interface with unions and workmen representatives on operational and employee matters.
• Lead wage settlements, salary negotiations, union discussions, and grievance resolution.
• Handle disciplinary actions, domestic inquiries, and employee counseling as required.
• Develop and implement IR strategies to ensure business continuity and workforce stability.

Statutory Compliance & Labor Law Administration

• Ensure compliance with all applicable labor laws, factory regulations, and statutory requirements.
• Manage audits, inspections, and interactions with government authorities.
• Oversee adherence to the Industrial Relations Code, Code on Wages, Factories Act, Contract Labour regulations, and other relevant legislations.
• Maintain statutory records, registers, licenses, and compliance documentation.

Contract Labour Management

• Administer contractor onboarding, documentation, compliance tracking, and workforce deployment.
• Monitor contractor performance and ensure adherence to labor law requirements.
• Ensure timely wage payments and statutory contributions for contract employees.

Plant HR Operations

• Drive HR processes including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, payroll coordination, attendance management, and employee lifecycle administration.
• Support workforce planning and manpower optimization initiatives.
• Ensure effective implementation of HR policies, systems, and employee development programs.

Payroll & HR Systems

• Oversee payroll inputs and employee data management.
• Utilize SAP HCM modules for HR operations, payroll administration, performance management, and reporting.
• Generate HR MIS dashboards and management reports.

Employee Engagement & Culture

• Drive employee engagement initiatives and welfare programs within the plant.
• Act as a trusted HR partner to plant leadership and employees.
• Foster a positive work environment focused on productivity, safety, and employee satisfaction.

Desired Candidate Profile

• 58 years of experience in Plant HR and Industrial Relations within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong exposure to unionized workforce management and factory operations.
• Proven experience in wage settlements, salary negotiations, grievance handling, and disciplinary processes.
• Deep understanding of labor laws, statutory compliance, and factory regulations.
• Experience managing contract labor and statutory audits.
• Exposure to SAP HCM, payroll administration, and HR MIS.
• Strong stakeholder management, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Excellent communication skills in Tamil and Kannada.

Key Competencies

• Industrial Relations Management
• Wage Settlement & Union Negotiation
• Statutory Compliance & Labor Laws
• Contract Labour Management
• Plant HR Operations
• Payroll & HR Systems (SAP HCM)
• Employee Relations & Grievance Handling
• Stakeholder Management
• Problem Solving & Influencing Skills