Labour Welfare Officer

Allison Off-Highway Drive & Motion Systems; Sanand; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Allison Off-Highway Drive & Motion Systems in Sanand, Gujarat, India, is hiring a Labour Welfare Officer to oversee statutory compliance, labour governance, and industrial relations. The role requires managing regulatory interactions, welfare program delivery, and contract labour oversight on the shop floor.

The ideal candidate will have 5–7 years of experience in Labour Welfare or related HR functions within manufacturing, and a Master’s degree in Social Work or Labour Welfare, with strong MS

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in Labour Welfare, Employee Relations, Industrial Relations or Plant HR in manufacturing.
• Master's degree in Social Work or Labour Welfare (MSW/MLW) is mandatory.
• Knowledge of HRMS and statutory compliance systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide Labour Compliance Governance and statutory coverage as Labour Welfare Officer and ensure regulatory obligations.
• Lead engagement with Government, Union and external stakeholders to support regulatory compliance and IR risk mitigation.
• Manage industrial relations, employee relations, conflict resolution, and shopfloor engagement.
• Coordinate with Factory Inspectorate, Labour Department, ESIC, EPFO and other authorities; submit returns.
• Support welfare programs, governance of contract labour, and reporting for management review.

Skills

Labour laws

Industrial relations

Stakeholder management

OSHWC knowledge

Education

MSW or MLW

Labour laws/Industrial relations qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

HRMS

Job description

Job Description:

JOIN THE TEAM THAT’S POWERING PROGRESS

Building cities. Driving commerce. Fueling Progress. For over 100 years, Allison has powered the vehicles and technology that move our world forward.

What powers us? Our employees. From the first person hired by James Allison in 1915 to the thousands across the globe who work for Allison today, we're driving progress everywhere because we employ top talent worldwide. In both the Allison Transmission and Allison Off-Highway Drive and Motion Systems business units, our team strives to Improve the Way the World Works.

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Job Title: Labour Welfare Officer

Sanand (BOL), 382110

India

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Key Responsibilities of a Labour Welfare Officer

• Provide Labour Compliance Governance & Statutory Coverage by serving as the designated Labour Welfare Officer (a mandatory statutory requirement under applicable labour laws) and ensuring compliance with labour regulations, government inspections, audits, contract labour governance, and related regulatory obligations.


• Lead Government, Union & External Stakeholder Engagement to support regulatory compliance, constructive labour relations, collective bargaining processes, and proactive IR risk mitigation.


• Protect Workforce Stability & Business Continuity through proactive management of industrial relations risks, employee relations matters, conflict resolution, and sustained shopfloor engagement.


• Serve as the designated Labour Welfare Officer in accordance with applicable provisions of the Factories Act and relevant labour legislation.


• Ensure full compliance with labour laws, factory regulations, welfare provisions, social security requirements, and employment legislation.


• Maintain statutory registers, records, notices, licenses, and compliance documentation.


• Coordinate labour inspections, audits, and interactions with Factory Inspectorate, Labour Department, ESIC, EPFO, and other regulatory authorities.


• Ensure timely submission of statutory returns, reports, and government filings.

Industrial Relations & Employee Engagement

• Foster positive industrial relations and maintain a harmonious work environment across the plant.


• Act as a trusted resource for employee concerns, grievances, and workplace issues.


• Support grievance handling, dispute resolution, and employee counseling activities.


• Facilitate communication between management and shop-floor employees to improve engagement and mutual trust.


• Participate in employee meetings, engagement forums, and welfare committees.

Contract Labour Compliance

• Monitor compliance of contractor workforce deployed within the plant.


• Coordinate with contractor representatives to ensure adherence to labour laws, wage payments, welfare provisions, statutory benefits, and licensing requirements.


• Conduct periodic audits and reviews of contractor compliance documentation.


• Support implementation of company standards for contract workforce welfare and working conditions.

Government & External Stakeholder Liaison

• Build and maintain effective relationships with labour authorities, local administration, community bodies, and external welfare organizations.


• Represent the organization during labour inspections, welfare reviews, and statutory interactions.


• Support management on labour-related matters, investigations, and government correspondence.

Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Track welfare, industrial relations, and compliance metrics and prepare periodic reports for management review.


• Analyze workforce trends and recommend initiatives to improve employee satisfaction and workplace effectiveness.


• Drive continuous improvement in welfare programs and employee engagement practices.

Key Performance Measures

Statutory Compliance

• Maintain 100% compliance with applicable labour laws, welfare provisions, and statutory reporting requirements.


• Successful completion of labour inspections and regulatory audits without significant non-conformities.

Contract Labour Governance

• High levels of contractor compliance with statutory and company requirements.


• Effective monitoring of contract workforce welfare and legal compliance.

Employee Engagement

• Increased participation in employee welfare, communication, and engagement programs.

Functional Competencies

• Strong knowledge of Indian Labour Laws, Industrial Relations and Factory Compliance.


• Thorough understanding of the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (OSHWC) Code and other applicable labour regulations.


• Employee counseling and grievance-handling capabilities.


• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.


• Conflict resolution and negotiation abilities.


• Ability to influence and build credibility across all organizational levels.


• Strong analytical and compliance-focused mindset.


• Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Experience-

• 5-7 years of experience in Labour Welfare, Employee Relations, Industrial Relations or Plant Human Resources within a manufacturing environment.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).


• Knowledge of HRMS and statutory compliance systems.

Travel or Physical Demands

• Regular presence on the shop floor and engagement with production employees, supervisors, and contractors.


• Ability to move within manufacturing and warehouse areas while complying with all safety protocols.


• Periodic travel to government offices, labour authorities, training programs, and local community events.


• Ability to communicate effectively with employees across all levels, from shop-floor associates to plant leadership.

Location – Allison Off Highway, Sanand, Gujarat , India

Educational Background

• Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) or Master's Degree in Labour Welfare (MLW) from a recognized university. (Mandatory)


• Additional qualification in Labour Laws, Industrial Relations, Personnel Management, or Human Resources will be advantageous.

Reporting To - Plant HR Manager

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.