Head HR IR

Position: Head – Industrial Relations 
Experience: 18+ Years
Industry Preference: Building Materials, Construction Materials, EPC, Manufacturing
Location: A hmedabad 

Role Purpose

We are looking for a seasoned Industrial Relations ( IR ) leader with 18+ years of experience to drive harmonious employee relations across multiple manufacturing plants. The ideal candidate will have extensive expertise in union management, statutory compliance, labor law administration, and industrial dispute resolution, with exposure to international manufacturing operations and greenfield projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Industrial Relations function across multiple manufacturing plants and ensure a stable industrial environment.
• Develop and execute IR strategies aligned with business objectives and organizational growth.
• Manage relationships with trade unions and workmen, including collective bargaining, wage settlements, and long-term union engagement.
• Handle industrial disputes, disciplinary matters, domestic enquiries, grievance management, and conflict resolution.
• Ensure complete compliance with all applicable labor laws, statutory regulations, and government requirements.
• Liaise with labor commissioners, factory inspectors, statutory authorities, and other government bodies.
• Drive legal compliance across factories, ensuring adherence to the Factories Act, Industrial Relations Code, Occupational Safety regulations, Contract Labour regulations, and other employment legislations.
• Support greenfield projects by establishing IR frameworks, statutory registrations, labor deployment strategies, and compliance systems.
• Provide IR support for international manufacturing operations by implementing global HR and compliance best practices while ensuring local statutory adherence.
• Partner with plant leadership, HR , legal, and business heads to mitigate industrial risks and maintain business continuity.
• Lead contract labor management, vendor compliance, and workforce optimization initiatives.
• Build strong employee engagement initiatives to promote positive industrial relations and improve workforce productivity.
• Develop policies, SOPs, and governance frameworks related to industrial relations and labor compliance.