Lead - IR

Job Responsibilities: Oversee ER and Plant HR across Multiple Plants

1. Employee Relations & Industrial Relations Strategy
Develop and implement proactive ER strategies that foster a positive industrial climate
Drive union relationships, collective bargaining, and long-term settlements in alignment with business needs
Lead timely grievance redressal, dispute resolution, and employee connect initiatives
Represent the company in labor court cases and ensure timely response to legal matters

2. Plant HR Management
Ensure robust implementation of HR processes across multiple plants including manpower planning, recruitment, onboarding, attendance, time office, and employee life cycle management for staff and workmen
Partner with plant leadership for driving people productivity, engagement, and culture-building efforts
Drive compliance audits, HR policy adherence, and continuous improvement of plant HR processes
Collaborate with corporate HR on talent development, learning initiatives, and succession planning for plant-based employees

3. Compliance & Governance
Ensure 100% compliance with applicable labor laws and statutory requirements across the plants
Conduct periodic ER/IR risk assessments and audits
Liaise with government bodies and regulatory agencies as required

4. Engagement & Communication
Plan and execute engagement initiatives for blue-collar and white-collar employees
Facilitate open forums, connect programs, and transparent communication mechanisms
Drive welfare programs and initiatives for contract labor and workforce well-being

5. Capability Building
Train line managers and HR teams on labor law, conflict management, and people handling
Build internal IR/ER expertise within the team for future readiness

6.Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
Drive CSR strategy aligned with business objectives and social priorities
Oversee the planning and execution of CSR programs across all plant locations
Foster relationships with communities, local administration, and NGOs
Ensure reporting and governance of CSR spend and outcomes

6. Team Management
Lead and manage a team of HR officers, IR executives, and time-office staff at the plant
Mentor and coach team members for professional growth and skill enhancement
Monitor team performance, set clear objectives, and enable high accountability
Build a collaborative and responsive HR team culture, aligned with business goals

Qualifications & Experience:

Education: Postgraduate degree in Human Resources / Labor Law / Industrial Relations / MBA (HR) from a reputed institute
Experience: 15 years+ with at least 5 years in plant HR and employee relations leadership roles. Strong exposure to managing unionized environments, leading settlements, driving large-scale plant HR operations, and working closely with plant leadership and external authorities.

Key Competencies & Skills:

In-depth understanding of labor laws, industrial relations frameworks, and compliance
Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills
High emotional intelligence and interpersonal effectiveness
Strategic thinking with operational execution capability
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to manage complex employee relations issues
Effective stakeholder management across multiple levels (internal & external)
Ability to build trust, fairness, and transparency in all people dealings
Proven ability to manage and develop diverse HR/ER teams in manufacturing environments