Employee Relations

Mahindra Group; Zahirabad mandal; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Mahindra Group in India seeks an experienced HR/IR leader to manage employee and union relations, lifecycle management, and labor law compliance. You will design training programs, oversee performance and engagement initiatives, and coordinate with government authorities and educational institutes to align talent strategies with business priorities.

The role requires deep expertise in IR, payroll, audits, and governance, with a focus on ethical leadership and data-driven decision making.

Qualifications

• MHRM or MSW required.
• 10 years of overall experience in HR/IR roles.
• Telugu proficiency is mandatory.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage complex situations under pressure and maintain ethics.

Responsibilities

• Manage employee and union relations to maintain a harmonious workplace.
• Resolve grievances, disciplinary issues, and workplace conflicts.
• Partner with employees, supervisors, management, and union representatives for conflict resolution.
• Implement preventive actions to reduce recurrence of employee issues.
• Handle sensitive IR matters with sound judgment and professionalism.
• Onboard contract manpower and manage lifecycle processes from joining to separation.
• Monitor attendance, leave management, and workforce deployment.
• Ensure compliance with labour laws and statutory requirements; file returns.
• Design and deliver training programs; develop skill matrices.
• Plan and implement employee engagement initiatives; improve morale and retention.
• Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders; liaise with authorities and ITIs.
• Drive manpower cost optimization and assist budgeting processes.
• Maintain documentation for governance, audits, and compliance.

Skills

SAP

Payroll Management

MIS Reporting

Auditing

Quality Management System (QMS)

Attendance Management

Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)

Training & Development

Education

MHRM or MSW

Job description

Responsibilities & Key Deliverables

1. Employee Relations & Industrial Relations

• Manage employee and union relations to maintain a harmonious workplace.
• Resolve grievances, disciplinary issues, and workplace conflicts.
• Partner with employees, supervisors, management, and union representatives for conflict resolution.
• Implement preventive actions to reduce recurrence of employee issues.
• Handle sensitive IR matters with sound judgment and professionalism.

2. Workforce Planning & Employee Lifecycle Management

• Onboard NAPS, NATS, and contract manpower to ensure the right workforce mix.
• Manage employee lifecycle processes from joining to separation.
• Monitor attendance, leave management, and workforce deployment.
• Conduct campus hiring through ITIs and Diploma colleges.
• Support talent retention through employee benefits and engagement initiatives.

3. Labour Law Compliance & Statutory Management

• Ensure compliance with all applicable labour laws and statutory requirements.
• File monthly, quarterly, and annual statutory returns.
• Maintain compliance records and supporting documents on required portals.
• Monitor changes in labour legislation and assess organizational impact.
• Ensure legal compliance across workforce practices and policies.

4. Training, Skill Development & Capability Building

• Design and deliver training programs for employees.
• Develop skill matrices to ensure workforce readiness.
• Conduct programs on labour laws, employee relations, conflict resolution, discipline, and communication.
• Drive continuous learning and people development initiatives.

5. Employee Engagement & Culture Building

• Plan and implement employee engagement initiatives.
• Coordinate employee engagement surveys and action plans.
• Enhance employee morale, satisfaction, retention, and organizational commitment.
• Foster a positive and collaborative work culture.

6. Stakeholder Management & External Relations

• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Liaise with government authorities, educational institutions, and other agencies.
• Partner with ITIs and Diploma colleges for talent acquisition.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on workforce and business priorities.

7. Cost Management & Budgeting

• Drive manpower cost optimization while maintaining productivity and compliance.
• Support annual manpower planning and budgeting processes.
• Work with stakeholders to manage workforce-related operating costs effectively.

8. Documentation & Governance

• Maintain employee relations, grievance, disciplinary, and compliance records.
• Ensure proper documentation of investigations, settlements, and statutory requirements.
• Support governance, audits, and legal compliance through accurate record management.

Education Qualification

MHRM or MSW

General Experience

10 Years

Critical Experience

Key Competencies & Behavioral Skills

• Strong communication skills (mandatory Telugu proficiency).
• Excellent stakeholder and relationship management.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving capability.
• Data-driven decision making and legal understanding.
• High integrity, ethics, and professionalism.
• Ability to manage complex situations under pressure.

System Generated Core Skills

• SAP
• Payroll Management
• Marketing
• MIS Reporting
• Auditing
• Quality Management System (QMS)
• Attendance Management
• Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)
• Training & Development