Head Human Resource And Industrial Relations

Hector And Streak Consulting; Jhagadia; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Hector And Streak Consulting in Gujarat, India seeks aSenior Industrial Relations lead to own end-to-end IR strategy for a large manufacturing plant. You will manage IR for 1,000+ employees/workmen, including contract labour and multiple shifts, while building strong relations with unions and contractors.

The role requires extensive experience in grievances, disciplinary actions, labour-law compliance, and dispute resolution.

Qualifications

• 18+ years of relevant experience in Industrial Relations / Employee Relations, preferably in a large-scale manufacturing or process-industry environment.
• Proven experience handling plant operations with a workforce strength of 1,000+ employees/workmen, including significant contract labour.
• Experience managing IR for large manufacturing plants with complex workforce structures, high manpower intensity and multiple shifts.
• Strong exposure to end-to-end IR, grievance handling, disciplinary proceedings, labour-law compliance, dispute resolution and workforce engagement.
• Experience in chemical, agrochemical, pharmaceutical or other process industries will be preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end Industrial Relations strategy and execution for the manufacturing plant.
• Manage IR across a workforce of 1,000+ employees/workmen, including significant contract labour and multiple shifts.
• Build and maintain constructive relationships with employees, workmen representatives, unions, contractors and other workforce stakeholders.
• Handle grievances, complaints, disciplinary proceedings and employee relations matters in a fair, consistent and legally sound manner.
• Lead resolution of labour disputes and support negotiations, settlements and long-term agreements.

Skills

Industrial Relations

Employee Relations

Labor Law

Stakeholder Management

Negotiation

Conflict Resolution

Data-driven

Education

Graduate degree

Postgraduate in HR/IR/Labour Law

Job description

Role & responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end Industrial Relations strategy and execution for the manufacturing plant.
• Manage IR across a workforce of 1,000+ employees/workmen, including significant contract labour and multiple shifts.
• Build and maintain constructive relationships with employees, workmen representatives, unions, contractors and other workforce stakeholders.
• Handle grievances, complaints, disciplinary proceedings, domestic enquiries and employee relations matters in a fair, consistent and legally sound manner.
• Lead resolution of labour disputes and support negotiations, settlements, long-term agreements and other IR interventions.
• Ensure effective administration and compliance with applicable labour and employment laws, statutory registers, notices, returns and inspections.
• Partner with plant leadership to anticipate IR risks and develop preventive action plans to maintain uninterrupted operations.
• Manage contract labour governance, contractor compliance, workforce deployment and related statutory requirements.
• Drive employee/workmen engagement initiatives, communication forums and mechanisms to strengthen trust and workplace discipline.
• Monitor absenteeism, attrition, manpower productivity, overtime, workforce costs and other IR-related metrics, and recommend corrective actions.
• Coordinate with legal, HR, EHS, security and plant operations teams on matters involving labour relations, statutory authorities and workforce risk.
• Represent the organisation before labour authorities, conciliation officers and other relevant forums, as required.
• Develop IR policies, SOPs, processes and documentation appropriate for a large, process-driven manufacturing environment.
• Maintain preparedness for labour unrest, strikes, work stoppages and other workforce contingencies through appropriate risk mitigation and business continuity plans.

Preferred candidate profile

• 18+ years of relevant experience in Industrial Relations / Employee Relations, preferably in a large-scale manufacturing or process-industry environment.
• Proven experience handling plant operations with a workforce strength of 1,000+ employees/workmen, including significant contract labour.
• Experience managing IR for large manufacturing plants with complex workforce structures, high manpower intensity and multiple shifts.
• Strong exposure to end-to-end IR, grievance handling, disciplinary proceedings, labour-law compliance, dispute resolution and workforce engagement.
• Experience in chemical, agrochemical, pharmaceutical or other process industries will be preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree is required. A postgraduate qualification in Human Resources, Personnel Management,
• Industrial Relations, Labour Welfare, Law or a related discipline will be preferred.

• Strong knowledge of Industrial Relations practices and labour legislation.
• Excellent negotiation, conflict-resolution and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive workforce situations with maturity, firmness and fairness.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing plant operations and workforce dynamics.
• Data-driven approach to manpower, productivity and IR risk management.

High ownership, sound judgement and ability to operate effectively under pressure.

Strong communication and influencing skills across workmen, unions, contractors and senior management.