Industrial Relations Manager

lupin ltd; Madhya Pradesh; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Lupin Ltd. is seeking an experienced Manager - Industrial Relation to lead factory compliance, industrial relations, and contractual governance at the plant level. The role involves coordinating with government authorities, managing legal matters, and driving employee relations initiatives.

Candidates should have 15–20 years in HR with Graduation and Post-Graduation in HR, and a track record in PMS, training, and talent development to support organizational goals.

Qualifications

• 15 to 20 years of work experience.
• Graduation in Human Resources.
• Post Graduation in Human Resources.

Responsibilities

• Ensure factory and regulatory compliance and maintain audit-ready records; settle PF/pension cases with RPFC and track regulatory updates.
• Maintain harmonious industrial relations and address employee grievances with structured resolutions; coordinate legal cases and manage disciplinary processes.

Skills

Collaboration

Stakeholder mgmt

Result orientation

Developing talent

Process excellence

Customer centricity

Innovation

Strategic agility

Education

Graduation in HR

Post Graduation in HR

Job description

Manager - Industrial Relation Job Description

• Factory Compliance / Statutory Compliance Ensure adherence to all statutory and regulatory requirements at the plant level, keeping records current and audit-ready. Ensure settlement of PF pension cases with the RPFC, including follow-ups and closure of pending matters. Track regulatory updates and implement required process or documentation changes in a timely manner. Liaise with government authorities and regulatory bodies to ensure timely filings, renewals, submissions, and compliance responses.
• Industrial Relations (IR) / Employee Relations (ER) Maintain harmonious industrial relations and address employee grievances through structured resolution and communication. Support implementation of the site’s employee relations philosophy and strategy, ensuring consistency and fairness. Handle legal/court cases (Labour / Industrial / High Court) by coordinating with advocates and internal stakeholders; manage documentation and timely submissions. Manage disciplinary matters, including drafting advisory, warning, show‑cause, and charge‑sheet letters and coordinating domestic enquiry processes as required.
• Contractual Management and Compliance Oversee compliance for factory and vendor contracts, ensuring all statutory and regulatory requirements are met for contract labour engagement. Coordinate with vendors and their supervisors for deployment of contractual workers as per operational requirements. Support hiring/onboarding of contractual workers and ensure availability across shifts as per budgeted headcount. Manage attendance for contractual employees through Spectra – CLMS and ensure accuracy for wage processing and compliance.
• Engagement of Apprentices (NATS & NAPS) Recruit Graduate and ITI Apprentices as per quota allotted under the Apprentice Act and applicable schemes (NATS/NAPS). Coordinate with concerned departments to plan and fill apprentice positions based on work allocation and learning requirements. Coordinate with BOAT and ITI officials and complete all documentation and compliance formalities related to apprentice engagement.
• Welfare Activities Coordinate distribution of safety shoes and uniforms for company staff and workmen, ensuring availability and proper records. Coordinate distribution of safety shoes for contractual employees as per safety norms and site requirements. Support employee mediclaim facilitation and coordinate with the TPA for claim settlement as per policy limits and documentation requirements.
• PMS & Behavioral Training (Staff & Workmen) Complete annual PMS/appraisal activities for staff and workers and ensure timely issue of increment/confirmation letters as applicable. Plan and organize behavioral training programs for staff and workers to support capability building and on-the-job improvement.

Work Experience 15 to 20 Years

Education Graduation in Human Resources

Post Graduation in Human Resources

Competencies Collaboration Stakeholder Management Result Orientation Developing Talent Process Excellence Customer Centricity Innovation & Creativity Strategic Agility Experience Level Mid Level