Workmen Management Cell

Larsen & Toubro Limited; Mumbai; On-site; INR 800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Larsen & Toubro Limited seeks a Manager/Senior Manager/DGM for the Workmen Management Cell to oversee deployment, IR, labour welfare, and contractor workforce across project sites and regional offices. You will ensure statutory compliance, grievance handling, and workforce discipline to support uninterrupted project execution.

The role requires 5–20 years in Industrial Relations with IR exposure, Labour Welfare, and contractor management; BE/BTech or related qualification preferred.

Qualifications

• Qualification Any Graduate / Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech with exposure to Industrial Relations and Labour Welfare.
• Experience 5–20 years in IR, labour compliance, and workforce management.
• Exposure to construction, infrastructure, manufacturing, EPC, or heavy industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end workmen onboarding and deployment processes.
• Coordinate with project teams for manpower requirements and track utilization.
• Maintain labour records and MIS; ensure statutory compliance.
• Oversee contractor workforce management and compliance audits.
• Handle IR matters, grievances, wage negotiations, and union liaison.
• Monitor discipline, warnings, and domestic inquiries when required.
• Prepare reports and dashboards on manpower and costs.

Skills

Management

Industrial relations

Labor Compliance

Workforce Management

Education

BE / BTech

MTech

Diploma in Labour Laws

BLM

Tools

SAP HR

MS Excel Advanced

Power BI

Job description

End Date 11 May 2027

Required Experience 5 - 20 years

Skills

Knowledge & Posting Location

Management Industrial relations Labor Compliance Workforce Management

Bachelor of Engineering (BE) Bachelor of Technology (BTech) & Master of Technology (MTech) Diploma in Labour Laws Bachelor of Labour Management (BLM)

Job Description

Job Description – Workmen Management Cell (WMC)

Particulars

Details

Designation Manager / Senior Manager / DGM – Workmen Management Cell

Experience 5 – 20 Years

Qualification Any Graduate / Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech (Engineering discipline preferred) with exposure to Industrial Relations (IR) & Labour Welfare

Industry Preference Construction, Infrastructure, Manufacturing, Heavy Engineering, EPC, Industrial Projects, Oil & Gas, Power, Mining

Cadre Range M1A / M1B / M2 / DGM (based on experience and competency)

CTC Range ?8 LPA – ?30 LPA (depending on experience, location & project exposure)

Reporting To Project HR Head / Regional HR Head / IR Head

Location Project Sites / Regional Offices / Corporate Office

Job Purpose

To manage and administer workmen deployment, labour compliance, industrial relations, contractor workforce management, statutory adherence, grievance handling, and workforce discipline across project sites while ensuring uninterrupted project execution and harmonious employee relations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end workmen onboarding and deployment process.
• Coordinate with project teams for manpower requirements.
• Track workforce strength, absenteeism, utilization, and productivity.
• Maintain accurate workmen records and manpower MIS.
• Ensure timely mobilization and demobilization of workforce.

2. Contractor Workforce Management

• Manage labour contractors and subcontractor workforce.
• Verify labour licenses, registrations, and statutory documents.
• Conduct periodic audits of contractor compliance.
• Coordinate with contractors for workforce planning and deployment.

3. Industrial Relations (IR)

• Maintain healthy industrial relations at project sites.
• Handle workmen grievances and disciplinary issues.
• Support wage negotiations and settlements.
• Liaise with union representatives and workforce leaders.
• Prevent labour disputes through proactive engagement.

4. Labour Law Compliance

Ensure compliance with:

• Contract Labour (Regulation & Abolition) Act
• Building and Other Construction Workers (BOCW) Act
• Payment of Wages Act
• EPF Regulations
• ESI Regulations
• Factories Act
• Occupational Safety, Health & Working Conditions Code
• Labour Welfare Fund Compliance

5. Statutory Compliance Monitoring

• Maintain statutory registers and records.
• Coordinate inspections by Labour Department authorities.
• Manage compliance documentation and reporting.
• Ensure corrective actions are implemented.

6. Workmen Welfare Activities

• Ensure canteen and transportation facilities.
• Coordinate medical camps and welfare initiatives.
• Address site-level welfare concerns.
• Support employee engagement programs.

7. Discipline & Employee Relations

• Manage warning notices and misconduct cases.
• Participate in domestic inquiries when required.
• Ensure site discipline and adherence to company policies.

8. MIS & Reporting

• Prepare manpower reports and dashboards.
• Monitor workforce costs and trends.
• Submit compliance reports to management.
• Track labour productivity metrics.
• Generate monthly and weekly workforce analytics.

Required Technical Competencies

Must Have

• Industrial Relations
• Labour Law Knowledge
• Contractor Workforce Management
• Labour Compliance Audits
• Workmen Documentation
• Wage Management
• Labour Deployment Planning
• Workforce Analytics

Preferred

• SAP HR
• SuccessFactors
• Oracle HRMS
• MS Excel Advanced
• Power BI
• Labour Management Systems
• Stakeholder Management
• Negotiation Skills
• Problem Solving
• Leadership
• Communication Skills
• Decision Making
• Team Management
• Crisis Management

Sourcing Keywords (Boolean Search)

Use the following keywords while sourcing:

Primary Keywords

• Workmen Management
• Industrial Relations
• IR
• Labour Management
• Labour Welfare
• Workforce Administration
• Contractor Management
• Site HR
• Construction HR
• Compliance Officer
• Labour Compliance

Alternate Designations

• Manager – Industrial Relations
• Labour Welfare Officer
• Site HR Manager
• Workmen Management Officer
• Employee Relations Manager
• Industrial Relations Executive
• Contractor Workforce Manager
• Labour Relations Specialist

Target Companies for Sourcing

EPC & Construction

• Tata Projects
• Afcons Infrastructure
• KEC International
• Megha Engineering (MEIL)
• Reliance Infrastructure
• JMC Projects
• NCC Limited

Manufacturing & Heavy Engineering

• Tata Steel
• JSW Steel
• Adani Group
• ACC Cement
• BHEL
• Thermax

Oil & Gas / Energy

• ONGC
• IOCL
• BPCL
• HPCL
• GAIL

Mandatory Screening Questions

• Total years of experience in Industrial Relations?
• Current role in Workmen/Contract Labour Management?
• Number of workmen managed at a single location?
• Experience in handling labour unions? (Yes/No)
• Knowledge of BOCW, CLRA, EPF, ESI compliance?
• Experience in contractor workforce management?
• Number of labour contractors handled?
• Experience working at project/construction sites?
• Current CTC and Expected CTC?
• Notice Period and earliest joining availability?

Ideal Candidate Profile

? 5–20 years of experience in Industrial Relations, Labour Compliance, and Workmen Management

? Exposure to large construction, infrastructure, manufacturing, refinery, power, or EPC projects

? Managed 500–5000+ contract workmen

? Strong labour law and statutory compliance expertise

? Experience dealing with contractors, unions, labour authorities, and project stakeholders

? Willingness to work at project/site locations