Lead - IR

Adani Electricity Mumbai Ltd; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 3,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Adani Electricity Mumbai Ltd in India is seeking a senior professional to lead Industrial Relations and Employee Relations, ensuring harmony across plants and projects.

The role focuses on union negotiations, labor law compliance, and governance of contract labour while partnering with site heads and HR teams to navigate disputes and regulatory requirements in a high-demand energy environment.

Qualifications

• 10-15+ years in Industrial Relations or HR Operations.
• Proven experience managing unionized workforce.
• Experience in Power, Energy, Utilities, EPC, Manufacturing, or related sectors preferred.
• Exposure to multi-site/project-based operations is an advantage.
• Gujarati and Marathi language proficiency would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Industrial Relations strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Build and maintain constructive relationships with employees, workmen, union representatives, and labor authorities.
• Lead negotiations, settlements, and collective bargaining discussions.
• Anticipate and mitigate industrial unrest through proactive engagement and resolution mechanisms.
• Ensure industrial harmony across plants, projects, and operational locations.
• Address employee grievances, complaints, and disciplinary issues in a timely and effective manner.
• Drive employee engagement initiatives to foster a positive work culture.
• Support leadership teams in managing sensitive workforce matters.
• Facilitate effective communication between management and employees.
• Ensure compliance with applicable labor laws, labor codes, and statutory regulations.
• Oversee adherence to requirements related to contract labor, wages, social security, and employment practices.
• Coordinate statutory inspections, audits, and interactions with government authorities.
• Ensure maintenance of statutory records, registers, and documentation.
• Monitor compliance of contractors and vendor workforce with legal and organizational requirements.
• Ensure timely statutory payments and documentation by contractors.
• Implement governance mechanisms for contract workforce management.
• Conduct compliance reviews and periodic audits of contractor operations.
• Manage domestic inquiries, disciplinary proceedings, and misconduct investigations.
• Handle labor disputes, conciliation proceedings, and litigation matters in coordination with legal teams.
• Represent the organization before labor authorities and regulatory bodies when required.
• Maintain records of settlements, disputes, legal cases, and disciplinary actions.
• Collaborate with HR, Business Leaders, Site Heads, and Functional Teams on IR matters.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with labor departments, government agencies, and external stakeholders.
• Provide guidance and support to site HR teams on complex IR issues.

Skills

Industrial Relations

Labor Laws

Union Negotiation

Stakeholder Management

Disciplinary Handling

Policy Compliance

Leadership

Education

Master's Degree in HR/IR/Labour Welfare

MBA/PGDM (HR) or MSW

LLB/LLM (advantage)

Gujarati & Marathi language proficiency

Job description

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities 1. Industrial Relations & Union Management

• Develop and implement Industrial Relations strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Build and maintain constructive relationships with employees, workmen, union representatives, and labor authorities.
• Lead negotiations, settlements, and collective bargaining discussions.
• Anticipate and mitigate industrial unrest through proactive engagement and resolution mechanisms.
• Ensure industrial harmony across plants, projects, and operational locations.
• Employee Relations & Workforce Engagement
• Address employee grievances, complaints, and disciplinary issues in a timely and effective manner.
• Drive employee engagement initiatives to foster a positive work culture.
• Support leadership teams in managing sensitive workforce matters.
• Facilitate effective communication between management and employees.
• Labour Law & Statutory Compliance
• Ensure compliance with applicable labor laws, labor codes, and statutory regulations.
• Oversee adherence to requirements related to contract labor, wages, social security, and employment practices.
• Coordinate statutory inspections, audits, and interactions with government authorities.
• Ensure maintenance of statutory records, registers, and documentation.
• Contract Labour Management
• Monitor compliance of contractors and vendor workforce with legal and organizational requirements.
• Ensure timely statutory payments and documentation by contractors.
• Implement governance mechanisms for contract workforce management.
• Conduct compliance reviews and periodic audits of contractor operations.
• Disciplinary & Legal Matters
• Manage domestic inquiries, disciplinary proceedings, and misconduct investigations.
• Handle labor disputes, conciliation proceedings, and litigation matters in coordination with legal teams.
• Represent the organization before labor authorities and regulatory bodies when required.
• Maintain records of settlements, disputes, legal cases, and disciplinary actions.
• Stakeholder Management
• Collaborate with HR, Business Leaders, Site Heads, and Functional Teams on IR matters.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with labor departments, government agencies, and external stakeholders.
• Provide guidance and support to site HR teams on complex IR issues.

Qualifications

Education

• Master's Degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Labour Welfare, Social Work, Personnel Management, or equivalent.
• MBA/PGDM (HR) or MSW preferred.
• LLB/LLM qualification will be an added advantage.
• Looking for someone who can speak/understand Gujarat and Marathi language

Experience

• 10-15+ years of experience in Industrial Relations, Employee Relations, Labor Compliance, or HR Operations.
• Proven experience in managing unionized workforce and labor-intensive environments.
• Experience in Power, Energy, Utilities, Infrastructure, EPC, Manufacturing, Heavy Engineering, Metals, Cement, Oil & Gas, or similar industries preferred.
• Exposure to multi-site/project-based operations will be an advantage.

Key Competencies

• Industrial Relations & Employee Relations
• Union Negotiation & Collective Bargaining
• Labor Laws & Statutory Compliance
• Contract Labour Management
• Conflict Resolution & Grievance Handling
• Domestic Inquiry & Disciplinary Proceedings
• Stakeholder Management
• Government & Regulatory Liaison
• Risk Management & Workforce Governance
• Leadership, Communication & Negotiation Skills

Preferred Profile

• Strong understanding of contemporary labor laws and industrial relations practices.
• Ability to handle complex workforce challenges in a dynamic operational environment.
• Strong influencing, negotiation, and relationship management capabilities.
• Proven track record of maintaining industrial harmony and managing critical IR situations.