GM/DGM - HR (Industrial Relations)
Weekday (YC W21)
- Location
- Mumbai Metropolitan Region
- Job type
- Full-time
About the role
Weekday (YC W21)
Website:
weekday.works
Job details:
This role is for one of the Weekday's clients
Min Experience: 12 years
Location: Mumbai
JobType: full-time
Requirements
Industrial Relations & Union Management
- Lead and manage industrial relations at the plant level to ensure a stable, harmonious, and productive work environment.
- Handle collective bargaining processes, including wage negotiations and settlements with trade unions.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with union representatives and workmen.
- Develop and implement effective industrial relations strategies aligned with organizational objectives.
Statutory Compliance
- Ensure full compliance with all applicable labour laws and statutory regulations.
- Oversee statutory compliance related to key labour legislations, including:
- Factories Act
- Industrial Disputes Act
- Contract Labour (Regulation & Abolition) Act
- Minimum Wages Act
- Payment of Wages Act
- Employees' Provident Fund (EPF)
- Employees' State Insurance (ESIC)
- Standing Orders Act
- Bonus Act and other relevant labour laws
- Ensure timely maintenance and submission of statutory registers, records, and returns.
- Coordinate with government authorities, labour departments, and inspectors during audits, inspections, and compliance reviews.
Legal Matters & Court Cases
- Manage labour-related legal matters, including industrial disputes and employment-related litigation.
- Coordinate with external legal advisors and consultants for handling court cases and legal proceedings.
- Represent or support the organization in labour courts, tribunals, and statutory hearings.
- Maintain accurate documentation and track progress of ongoing legal cases and litigation matters.
Grievance & Disciplinary Management
- Address employee grievances, workplace disputes, and disciplinary matters effectively.
- Conduct domestic enquiries and investigations in accordance with statutory and organizational guidelines.
- Implement disciplinary actions in compliance with company policies and labour laws.
Policy Implementation & Advisory
- Develop and implement HR and IR policies, procedures, and compliance frameworks.
- Provide expert guidance to plant leadership and senior management on industrial relations and labour law matters.
- Identify potential IR risks and implement preventive measures to maintain workforce stability.
Stakeholder Coordination
- Work closely with plant operations, HR leadership, and management teams to align workforce strategies.
- Lead initiatives to strengthen employee relations and improve shop-floor engagement.
- Facilitate effective communication between management and the workforce.
Qualifications
- MBA / MSW in HR, Industrial Relations, Labour Welfare, or a related field.
- Additional certification in Labour Laws or Industrial Relations will be an advantage.
Experience
- 15-20 years of HR experience with strong expertise in Industrial Relations within manufacturing or chemical industries.
- Proven experience handling unionized workforce environments, wage negotiations, and labour disputes.
- Demonstrated expertise in statutory compliance, labour litigation, and legal case management.
Key Skills
- Industrial Relations Management
- Union Negotiations & Collective Bargaining
- Statutory & Labour Law Compliance
- Labour Litigation & Court Case Handling
- Domestic Enquiry & Disciplinary Processes
- Government Liaison & Compliance Management
- Conflict Resolution & Stakeholder Management
Core Skills
Industrial Relations | Statutory Compliance | Employee Relations
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