Coats
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coats.com
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Job description:
Job Title: HR Executive
Location:Madurai
Coats is a world leader in thread manufacturing and structural components for apparel and footwear, as well as an innovative pioneer in performance materials. These critical solutions are used to create a wide range of products, including ones that provide safety and protection for people, data and the environment.
Trusted by the world's leading companies to deliver crucial, innovative, and sustainable solutions, we provide value-adding products including apparel, footwear and speciality threads.
With a proud heritage dating back more than 250 years and a spirit of evolution to constantly stay ahead of changing market needs, we have operations across 50 countries with a workforce of over 17,000, serving our customers worldwide.
Role Purpose:
HR Executive – Labour Relations to manage employee relations, ensure compliance with labour laws, and maintain harmonious industrial relations within the organization. The role involves handling grievances, coordinating with unions, and ensuring statutory compliance while promoting a positive work environment.
This position requires strong knowledge of labour legislation, conflict resolution, and stakeholder management.
Key Responsibilities
1. Labour Relations & Employee Relations
- Act as a bridge between management and employees to address grievances and disputes
- Handle disciplinary actions, domestic enquiries, and conflict resolution
- Maintain healthy relationships with employees, unions, and worker committees
- Promote positive workplace culture and employee engagement initiatives
2. Statutory Compliance
- Ensure compliance with labour laws such as PF, ESI, gratuity, minimum wages, etc.
- Maintain statutory registers and records as per legal requirements
- Coordinate audits, inspections, and government filings
- Liaise with labour departments and external authorities
3. Industrial Relations (IR)
- Manage union interactions, negotiations, and collective bargaining processes
- Assist in drafting and implementing IR policies and agreements
- Monitor industrial climate and mitigate risks of disputes or strikes
- Support management in IR strategy implementation
4. Policy Implementation & Compliance
- Implement HR policies aligned with labour laws and company standards
- Ensure adherence to company rules, standing orders, and code of conduct
- Update HR policies as per legal and regulatory changes
5. Documentation & Reporting
- Maintain employee records, disciplinary cases, and compliance documentation
- Prepare MIS reports on IR issues, absenteeism, attrition, and grievances
- Track and report labour compliance status
Qualifications & Skills
Education
- Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in HR, Labour Law, or Industrial Relations
Experience
- 2–5 years of experience in labour relations / industrial relations / HR operations
Key Skills
- Strong knowledge of labour laws and statutory compliance
- Conflict resolution and negotiation skills
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in MS Excel / Power Bi
- High level of confidentiality and ethical standards
Key Competencies
- Stakeholder management
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work under pressure
At Coats Group, we are committed to innovation, excellence, and fostering a diverse and collaborative environment where every team member can thrive. If you are passionate about making an impact in the textile industry and eager to join a global leader with a rich heritage and a forward-thinking approach, we invite you to take the next step in your career with us.
Apply now to be part of our dynamic team and help shape the future of textiles.
Profile description:
Job Title: HR Executive
Shobhana Vishwakarma
HRshobhana.vishwakarma@coats.com www.Coats.com
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