Manager - Industrial Relations IR and Administration

Satyam Pharma Chem; Raigad; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Satyam Pharma Chem in Raigad, Maharashtra, seeks an experienced Manager IR & Admin to lead industrial relations, statutory compliance, and plant administration at our chemical manufacturing facility.

The role requires strong labour relations, proven regulatory liaison with authorities (DISH, Labour Office, PF/ESIC, MIDC, MPCB), and hands-on management of attendance, payroll coordination, asset management, and facility services.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate/Post-graduate in HR/IR/Personnel Mgmt or Law with labour law specialization.
• Experience: Min. 15 years in Industrial Relations and Plant Administration, preferably in chemical/pharma/heavy manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Maintain harmonious employee–employer relations and foster a positive workplace culture across the plant floor.
• Oversee manpower deployment, contractors, and agency labor in line with production needs.
• Coordinate payroll, attendance management, and leave tracking for plant personnel.
• Ensure strict compliance with state and central labour laws, safety codes, and environmental regulations.

Skills

Industrial Relations

Manpower Management

Statutory Compliance

Regulatory Liaison

Plant Administration

Asset Management

Education

HR/IR/Personnel Mgmt degree or Law degree

Job description

Job Description: Manager Industrial Relations (IR) & Administration

Position Summary :

We are looking for an experienced and proactive Manager IR & Admin to lead the industrial relations, statutory compliance, and plant administration functions at our chemical manufacturing facility. The ideal candidate will ensure harmonious labor relations, maintain strict adherence to environmental and labor laws, liaise seamlessly with government authorities (such as DISH, MPCB, MIDC, etc.), and oversee day-to-day plant administration to ensure safe and uninterrupted operations.

Key Responsibilities :

1. Industrial Relations & Manpower Management

• Maintain harmonious employee-employer relations and foster a positive workplace culture across the plant floor.
• Manage manpower deployment, contractors, and agency labor in alignment with production requirements.
• Oversee labor discipline, grievance handling, and timely resolution of disputes
• Coordinate with the payroll team to ensure accurate and timely processing of wages, contractor bills, and related payouts.
• Manage end-to-end attendance management systems and leave tracking for plant personnel.

2. Statutory Compliance & Regulatory Management

• Ensure strict adherence to all applicable state and central labor laws, safety codes, and environmental regulations.
• Coordinate with relevant statutory authorities for obtaining, maintaining, and renewing necessary factory-related licenses, approvals, and compliance reports.
• Maintain comprehensive and audit-ready statutory registers, records, and filings.

3. Government & Regulatory Liaison

• Act as the primary plant liaison with key regulatory and government bodies, including:
  • DISH (Directorate of Industrial Safety and Health)
  • Labour Office
  • PF & ESIC Offices
  • MIDC (Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation)
  • MPCB (Maharashtra Pollution Control Board)
  • Local Municipal / Panchayat Authorities
• Ensure timely statutory submissions, inspections, renewals, and proactive resolution of regulatory queries or notices.

4. Plant Administration & Asset Management

• Oversee comprehensive general administration to ensure smooth, safe, and efficient day-to-day plant operations.
• Manage end-to-end Asset Management, including tracking, maintenance, inventory control, and asset lifecycle management for plant facilities and equipment.
• Coordinate inter-departmental communication and facility upkeep (security, housekeeping, canteen, transport, etc.).

Required Qualifications & Skills :

• Education: Graduate/Post-graduate degree in HR, IR, Personnel Management (e.g., MBA, MPM, MSW) or a Degree in Law (LLB/LLM with specialization in labor laws).
• Experience: Min. 15 years of hands-on experience in Industrial Relations and Plant Administration, preferably within a chemical, pharmaceutical, or heavy manufacturing plant.

Candidates with only Facility Management experience need not apply. This position is strictly for candidates experienced in Industrial Relations, Manpower Management, Statutory Compliance, Government Liaison, and Plant Administration.