Manager - HR IR

Job title: Manager HR & IR
Department/Unit: Human Resource Reporting to (job title and name) Managing Director India
Location: Base location Bangalore. However he/she needs to travel to other factories across India.
Terms: Permanent/40 Hours/Full time
Salary/rate: As per industry standards
Requirements: Flexibility of working hours (as & if required)
About the role: To develop implement and oversee Human Resources and Industrial Relations (IR) strategies policies and processes that align with organizational goals while ensuring compliance with labor laws and fostering a harmonious workforce across Pan India operations.
Responsibilities:
1. Human Resource Management: Design and implement HR strategies and initiatives in line with business objectives. Oversee recruitment onboarding performance management and talent development across all locations. Ensure alignment of compensation and benefits policies with market standards and company goals. Develop and implement employee engagement and retention programs. Drive HR automation and digital transformation initiatives for efficient operations. Handle workforce planning and resource allocation.
2. Industrial Relations (IR): Build and maintain harmonious industrial relations with workers. Handle labor negotiations settlements and compliance with collective bargaining agreements. Proactively manage grievance redressal mechanisms to maintain a positive work environment. Monitor compliance with labor laws statutory requirements and regulatory frameworks across locations. Ensure adherence to safety and welfare measures.
4. Compliance & Legal: Ensure organizationwide compliance with labor laws and statutory regulations (e.g. PF ESI gratuity etc.). Liaise with government agencies and legal advisors to address laborrelated issues or disputes. Manage disciplinary actions and legal cases concerning employee relations or workplace issues.
5. Training and Development: Identify training needs and implement capabilitybuilding programs across levels. Foster a culture of learning and continuous improvement through leadership development programs. Ensure compliance with training mandates for health safety and labor standards.
6. Employee Welfare & Engagement: Implement employee welfare schemes and monitor their effectiveness. Conduct employee engagement surveys and drive actionable outcomes to enhance satisfaction. Promote diversity equity and inclusion (DEI) within the organization. Major Results and/or performance level expected out job Quantitative : Hiring targets on time Focus on training for each department every year To come up with retention strategy Ensure on time statutory and legal compliance To have a close monitoring on SG&A cost to keep it within the annual budget Focus on cost saving initiatives Submission of on time reports Qualitative : To design and implement HR & IR policies aligned with organizational goals Ability to mentor and develop the HR team to achieve high performance Fostering ethical leadership Encouraging an inclusive positive and high performing workplace culture Clarity and transparency in communication with employees management and other stakeholders Main contacts for this job
External Government agencies Legal Advisors Contractors Recruitment Consultants Coaching & Training institutes Internal All the departments
Candidate requirements: MBA/MSW/PGDM 10 to 12 years of experience with at least 3 years of heading HR department with working exposure in MNC set up Proficiency in languages read/ write/ speak (English/Hindi/Local language) Skills & Competencies: Handson experience in managing unions labor laws statutory compliance computer proficiency result oriented people management skills strong knowledge of HR practices labor laws and compliance requirements. Proven experience in handling complex industrial relations scenarios. Excellent communication negotiation and conflictresolution skills. Ability to work in a fastpaced dynamic environment with multilevel stakeholders. Proficient in HRMS tools like Saral PayPack Workday and other digital HR platforms. Behavioral Competencies: Strategic thinking and problemsolving abilities. Leadership and team management skills. High integrity and ethical standards. Adaptability and cultural sensitivity.
Key Metrics for Success: Reduction in attrition and grievance levels. Successful completion of compliance audits. Improvement in employee engagement scores. Timely closure of labor negotiations and statutory compliances. Implementation of HR and IR process improvements