• Positive and harmonious industrial relations at the plant
• Effective union- management relations
• Employee engagement at all levels at the plant
• Adherence to statutory and regulatory compliance within timelines
• Effective Contract Labor Management
• Liaisoning with statutory bodies and other stakeholders
• Effective Plant employee cost management (Workmen and contract staff)
• Timely and accurate payment to the workers and contract staff
• Positive and effective grievance handling within timelines

KEY ACTIVITIES  & RESPONSIBILITIES

Industrial & Employee Relations

• Liaison with the Plant Head and the department heads to understand issues related to non-management and contract staff and address the same
• Interact directly and regularly with the non-management staff to understand their problems and work towards the redressal of the same within the policies defined by the company
• Drive and support the management team in Long term settlement for the plant
• Implement Employee Grievance Redressal mechanism at the Plant
• Undertake Employee Engagement Survey for the non-management staff to understand the satisfiers and the problem areas
• Work on the findings of the engagement survey to enhance employee engagement levels to maintain a safe, hygienic and happy work environment

• Work with union representative to resolve labour relation issues, and to provide the voice of management to the union regularly
• Maintain a working environment and drive disciplinary procedures as per the set norms to maintain a harmonious environment

Time Office & Payroll Processing

• Maintain effective and up to date time office operations
• Undertake monthly processing of payments to the non-management staff, ensuring adherence to union agreement
• Undertake monthly processing and payment of bills for contract staff after verifying the same as per the contract terms and conditions

Statutory Compliance

• Undertake all compliances as required under various relevant labour laws & regulations as per schedule and timelines defined to ensure no risks to the organization

• Maintain healthy relations with local statutory bodies & government authorities and ensure speedy resolution of any plant related issues
• Maintain up to date documentation related to all statutory compliances as required to avoid any risks to the organization

Contract Labour Management

• Work with different departments at the plant to understand their requirements of non-management and contract staff for the year and budget for the same
• Effectively negotiate with contractors for most suitable contract terms and conditions and save costs
• Liaison with labour contractors to ensure availability of contractual labourers at the Plant as required
• Monitor work load of the available contract staff to ensure optimum utilization and reduce any wastage or idle time

• Control recruitment of the workers at the Plant to ensure adherence to manpower budgets and zero loss of production

• Look into all matters pertaining to contractual labour as per the agreement with the contractor
• Ensure all compliances related to contract labour are adhered to including ESIC, PF Labour Welfare, etc.
• Enforce discipline among employees by ensuring required disciplinary measures and action
• Highlight any irregularities related to contract staff management to the GM – Plant HR for timely action

Employee Welfare

• Create training calendar for the workmen in consultation with the Corporate HR
• Manage performance assessment process & career planning for Non-management staff
• Facilitate and implement employee welfare activities at the Plant such as birthday celebrations, R&R functions, etc.
• Drive workmen committees such as canteen committee and resolve grievances regarding the same in an effective manner

Education and Experience Required

Education:

MPM/ MSW with deep understanding and knowledge of labour laws, welfare etc.

Experience:

Min. 10 - 12 years of experience in IR, Welfare function in a Manufacturing unit