Lead - IR

Job Responsibilities: Oversee ER and Plant HR across Multiple Plants

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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