About the role
1. Industrial Relations Strategy & Union Management · Manage Industrial Relations in a unionized environment. · Build and sustain constructive relationships with union leadership and workmen. · Develop and implement IR strategies to maintain industrial harmony. 2. Collective Bargaining & Negotiations · Lead and drive union negotiations for long-term settlements (LTS). · Prepare negotiation agendas, data, and benchmarking inputs. · Support and participate in discussions with union representatives and finalize agreements. 3. Implementation of Settlements & Agreements · Ensure execution and monitoring of Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs). · Drive adherence to agreed settlements, service conditions, and IR policies across departments. 4. Employee & Union Communication · Establish structured communication channels between management and workforce. · Facilitate regular dialogue to ensure transparency, trust, and mutual understanding. · Support proactive communication to prevent escalation of issues. 5. Workmen Committees & Engagement Forums · Coordinate and facilitate meetings of statutory and non-statutory committees (Productivity, Safety, Canteen, Welfare, etc.). · Strengthen committee effectiveness and employee participation. 6. Grievance Management System · Oversee grievance handling process including receipt, documentation, tracking, and closure. · Ensure fair, timely, and confidential resolution of grievances. · Identify recurring issues and drive preventive actions. 7. Discipline Management & Domestic Enquiries · Manage disciplinary process including issuance of show-cause notices and charge sheets. · Conduct and oversee domestic enquiries adhering to principles of natural justice. · Ensure proper documentation, decision-making, and communication of outcomes. 8. Legal Representation & Case Management · Represent the company in industrial disputes before labour courts, tribunals, and authorities. · Coordinate legal documentation and support proceedings related to employment matters. 9. Labour Law Compliance & Statutory Management · Ensure compliance with labour laws, standing orders, and statutory requirements. · Maintain statutory registers, returns, notices, and filings. · Liaise with labour authorities and support audits/inspections. 10. IR Risk Management & Early Warning Systems · Monitor workplace environment and union activities for potential risks. · Identify early warning signals such as unrest, dissatisfaction, or compliance gaps. · Maintain IR risk register and implement preventive strategies. 11. Welfare Programs & Workmen Well-being · Design and manage employee welfare initiatives and schemes. · Ensure effective implementation of welfare policies to enhance engagement and satisfaction. 12. Cross-functional Coordination · Collaborate closely with Production, HR, Compliance, Contractors, and Supervisors. · Ensure alignment in policy interpretation and consistent implementation across functions. 13. Documentation, MIS & Reporting · Maintain comprehensive records of grievances, disciplinary actions, union interactions, and compliance. · Prepare periodic MIS reports on IR trends, risk indicators, and compliance status. · Draft agendas, minutes, and documentation for meetings and audits. 14. Continuous Improvement & IR Excellence · Analyse IR data (grievances, disciplinary cases, incidents) for trends and root causes. · Identify systemic gaps and recommend corrective and preventive actions. · Drive standardization, process improvements, and initiatives to enhance industrial harmony.