Senior Manager- IR - Coimbatore

Madhu Jayanti International; Madukkarai; On-site; INR 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Madhu Jayanti International seeks an experienced Industrial Relations professional to manage IR activities at the factory, ensuring a stable, disciplined environment and compliance with labour laws. You will handle grievances, contract labour relations, and liaise with unions and authorities to support smooth operations.

The role requires coordination with Production, HR and EHS, monitoring attendance, overtime and productivity, and supporting wage settlements and IR negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day Industrial Relations (IR) activities at the factory, ensuring a stable and disciplined work environment.
• Handle workmen grievances, disciplinary matters, absenteeism, misconduct and employee disputes in accordance with company policies and applicable labour laws.
• Manage contract labour relations, including coordination with contractors and monitoring statutory compliance.
• Liaise with workmen representatives, unions and employee committees and support smooth negotiations and settlements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable labour laws, statutory registers, notices, licenses and factory-related compliances.
• Support disciplinary proceedings, show-cause notices, domestic enquiries and preparation of relevant documentation.
• Monitor manpower deployment, attendance, shift discipline, overtime and labour productivity.
• Coordinate with Production, HR, EHS and other stakeholders to address workforce-related issues and maintain operational continuity.
• Support wage settlements, incentive schemes, annual settlements and IR negotiations, wherever applicable.
• Conduct regular workmen engagement initiatives, toolbox meetings and awareness sessions to improve employee relations.
• Maintain accurate IR MIS, grievance records, disciplinary records and compliance documentation.
• Identify potential IR risks and proactively resolve issues to prevent work stoppages, disputes or labour unrest.
• Support factory HR in audits, inspections and statutory proceedings involving labour authorities.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with local labour authorities and relevant government departments.

Job description

Key Responsibilities Factory Industrial Relations (IR)

• Manage day-to-day Industrial Relations (IR) activities at the factory, ensuring a stable and disciplined work environment.
• Handle workmen grievances, disciplinary matters, absenteeism, misconduct and employee disputes in accordance with company policies and applicable labour laws.
• Manage contract labour relations, including coordination with contractors and monitoring statutory compliance.
• Liaise with workmen representatives, unions and employee committees and support smooth negotiations and settlements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable labour laws, statutory registers, notices, licenses and factory-related compliances.
• Support disciplinary proceedings, show-cause notices, domestic enquiries and preparation of relevant documentation.
• Monitor manpower deployment, attendance, shift discipline, overtime and labour productivity.
• Coordinate with Production, HR, EHS and other stakeholders to address workforce-related issues and maintain operational continuity.
• Support wage settlements, incentive schemes, annual settlements and IR negotiations, wherever applicable.
• Conduct regular workmen engagement initiatives, toolbox meetings and awareness sessions to improve employee relations.
• Maintain accurate IR MIS, grievance records, disciplinary records and compliance documentation.
• Identify potential IR risks and proactively resolve issues to prevent work stoppages, disputes or labour unrest.
• Support factory HR in audits, inspections and statutory proceedings involving labour authorities.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with local labour authorities and relevant government departments.