Industrial Relations (IR)

DrinkPrime; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

DrinkPrime in Bengaluru, Karnataka, seeks an Industrial Relations & Labour Compliance Specialist to safeguard strong relations between management and workforce and ensure regulatory adherence. The role focuses on upholding labor statutes and resolving workplace disputes while aligning workforce planning with engagement initiatives.

You will lead labour law compliance, manage grievances and disciplinary actions, oversee contract labour, and collaborate with Production, Administration, Security,

Qualifications

• Comprehensive expertise in labor laws and industrial relations practices.
• Strong negotiation and conflict-resolution skills.
• Understanding disciplinary protocols and domestic inquiries.
• Experience managing contract labor and ensuring statutory compliance.
• Ability to handle sensitive employee matters with discretion.
• Analytical problem-solving and stakeholder management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Foster and maintain constructive partnerships between management, employees, and workmen.
• Guarantee full compliance with labor legislation, mandates, and regulations.
• Resolve employee and workmen grievances; oversee disciplinary proceedings.
• Oversee contract labor deployment; monitor attendance, wage admin, and statutory docs.
• Facilitate factory inspections, labour dept audits, and record maintenance.
• Assist manpower planning, monitor absenteeism, and enforce discipline.
• Implement programs to boost morale, retention, and workplace harmony.
• Collaborate with Production, Administration, Security, Payroll, HR, and Legal.

Skills

Labor laws expertise

Negotiation

Conflict resolution

Professional communication

Disciplinary procedures

Discretion & confidentiality

Analytical problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Job description

Bangalore South, India | Posted on 10/24/2026

Industrial Relations & Labour Compliance Specialist

Summary

This pivotal role focuses on cultivating and sustaining positive relationships between organizational leadership and the workforce, ensuring a harmonious and productive work environment. The position is dedicated to upholding strict adherence to all labor statutes and regulatory frameworks while proactively resolving workplace disputes. By integrating strategic workforce planning with robust employee engagement initiatives, this role serves as a cornerstone for organizational stability, legal compliance, and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Foster and maintain constructive partnerships between management, employees, and workmen to promote organizational unity.
  
• Guarantee full compliance with all relevant labor legislation, statutory mandates, and governmental regulations.
  
• Manage the resolution of employee and workmen grievances, oversee disciplinary proceedings, and mediate workplace conflicts.
  
• Oversee the deployment of contract labor, ensuring contractor adherence, accurate attendance tracking, wage administration, and proper statutory documentation.
  
• Facilitate factory inspections, labor department audits, and the maintenance of all required registers, returns, and official records.
  
• Assist in manpower planning, monitor absenteeism trends, and enforce workforce discipline.
  
• Execute programs designed to enhance employee morale, improve retention rates, and sustain workplace harmony.
  
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including Production, Administration, Security, Payroll, Human Resources, and Legal departments.
  

Requirements

Requirements:

• Possess comprehensive expertise in labor laws and established industrial relations methodologies.
  
• Demonstrate exceptional abilities in negotiation, conflict resolution, and professional communication.
  
• Hold a solid understanding of disciplinary protocols and the conduct of domestic inquiries.
  
• Bring proven experience in managing contract labor arrangements and ensuring statutory compliance.
  
• Exhibit the capacity to handle sensitive employee matters with discretion and confidentiality.
  
• Display strong analytical problem-solving capabilities and effective stakeholder management skills.