Labour Welfare Officer

Corenza for HRs; Mumbai; On-site; INR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Corenza for HRs seeks a Labour Welfare Officer to ensure statutory compliance under the Factories Act and Labour Laws at the manufacturing plant. You will manage welfare initiatives, employee engagement, IR support, training coordination, and day-to-day HR operations.

Key responsibilities include maintaining records, liaising with DISH and authorities, handling welfare audits, and promoting worker welfare amenities while upholding confidentiality and ethical standards.

Qualifications

• Must hold a registered/ certified Labour Welfare Officer status under the Factories Act, 1948, certified by DISH Maharashtra.
• Experience with statutory welfare, IR support, and HR operations is expected.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and reporting skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with the Factories Act and labour laws; maintain welfare records and MIS reports.
• Provide welfare amenities and address worker grievances; support claims processing.
• Maintain harmonious industrial relations and assist HR in IR matters and disciplinary actions.
• Oversee joining, onboarding, induction, training needs, and welfare programs.

Skills

Statutory compliance

Time office & attendance

Grievance handling

HR policies

Communication

Documentation & reporting

Marathi/Hindi/English

Confidentiality

Education

Certified Welfare Officer (Factories Act)

Graduate + MBA/MPM/MSW/MLS or equivalent in Labour Welfare/IR/HRM

Job description

The candidate must be a Registered/Certified Labour Welfare Officer under the Factories Act, 1948, certified by the Directorate of Industrial Safety & Health (DISH), Government of Maharashtra. Applications without this certification cannot be considered due to statutory requirements.

Role Summary:

The Labour Welfare Officer (LWO) will ensure statutory compliance under the Factories Act and Labour Laws, maintain healthy employee-management relations and implement the welfare and HR initiatives at the manufacturing plant. The role involves statutory welfare responsibilities, employee engagement, IR support, training coordination and day-to-day HR operations.

A. Statutory Welfare & Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with the Factories Act, 1948 and all relevant labour legislation.
• Maintain statutory registers, welfare records, notice boards, and information bulletins.
• Liaise with DISH, Labour Office, ESIC, PF, local authorities, and government bodies.
• Handle statutory audits, internal/external audits, and customer compliance audits.
• Maintain proper records of plant employees, including contract labour, attendance, overtime, leave, etc.
• Prepare and submit daily, weekly, and monthly MIS reports related to welfare, compliance, and HR metrics.

B. Employee Welfare & Support

• Advise and assist management in providing welfare amenities (canteen, restrooms, first aid, drinking water, creche if applicable, transport, etc.).
• Address worker grievances, provide counselling, and help workers adjust to working conditions.
• Handle Mediclaim documentation and support employees in claim settlements.
• Conduct floor visits and welfare inspections to ensure proper upkeep of facilities.

C. Industrial Relations & Employee Relations

• Establish contacts and maintain harmonious relations between management and workers.
• Promote transparent communication to ensure productive efficiency and industrial harmony.
• Support HR team in IR matters, disciplinary actions, and conflict-resolution processes.

D. HR Operations & Training

• Manage joining formalities, onboarding, and induction programmes for new employees.
• Advise management on training needs and maintain training records.
• Assist HR team in evaluation, development, and implementation of HR strategies.
• Support and conduct employee engagement initiatives and welfare programs.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with government & non-government bodies for smooth functioning of statutory and welfare activities.

Skills Required:

A. Technical Knowledge

• Time Office activities, Attendance & Leave Management
• Statutory Compliance under Factories Act & Labour Laws
• Grievance handling and problem-resolution
• HR policies and cross-departmental workflows
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Empathy, patience, and strong worker-connect abilities
• Strong documentation, reporting, and analytical abilities
• Problem-solving mindset and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Proficiency in Marathi, Hindi, and English preferred

Qualifications & Experience:

• Must be a certified Welfare Officer as per the Factories Act, 1948 from the Directorate of Industrial Safety & Health (Maharashtra)
• Graduate + MBA / MPM / MSW / MLS or equivalent postgraduate qualification in Labour Welfare, IR or HRM