dispute prevention in alignment with business objectives and applicable labour laws.
Key Responsibilities
 Provide strategic advisory to Plant Head on labour sensitivity matters.
 Develop and implement IR strategies aligned with plant productivity and business goals.
 Manage relationships with trade unions and workmen representatives and conduct periodic
meetings with them.
 Lead long-term wage settlements, charter of demands negotiations, and collective bargaining
processes for at least 2 cycles.
 Ensure peaceful handling of disputes, grievances, strikes, lockouts, and disciplinary matters.
 Represent the organization before labour authorities, conciliation officers, and industrial
tribunals.
 Support management during inspections and audits.
 Ensure compliance with applicable labour laws including.
 Oversee domestic enquiries and disciplinary proceedings as per certified standing orders.
 Ensure statutory registers, returns, notices and records are maintained and updated.
 Drive employee engagement initiatives for workmen and staff categories.
 Implement grievance redressal mechanisms and disciplinary frameworks.
 Counsel supervisors and line managers on handling misconduct, absenteeism, and behavioural
issues.
 Promote positive work culture and grievance-free environment.
 Draft and update HR policies related to discipline, conduct, and workplace behaviour.
 Ensure implementation of certified Standing Orders.
 Educate the line managers on policy interpretation and application.
 Drive digitization and documentation of IR processes.
 Identify potential IR risks and develop mitigation strategies.
 Conduct root cause analysis of disputes and implement preventive measures.
 Oversee plant security operations including entry/exit controls, visitor management, material
gate control, and asset protection.
 Manage and supervise contract security agencies and guards.
 Develop and implement plant security protocols and SOPs.
 Conduct periodic security audits and vulnerability assessments.
 Investigate incidents related to theft, pilferage, sabotage, misconduct, or breach of security.
 Coordinate with local law enforcement authorities when required.
 Ensure proper gate pass system for material movement (inward/outward).
 Implement and monitor surveillance systems (CCTV monitoring, access control systems).
 Ensure compliance under safety and environmental requirements
 Drive implementation of safety policies, SOPs and safe work practices.
 Chair or oversee Safety Committee meetings. Ensure periodic safety audits, risk assessments, and hazard identification (HIRA).
 Lead accident investigations and implement corrective & preventive actions (CAPA).
 Ensure compliance related to hazardous waste management, emissions, effluents, and
sustainability practices.
 Promote a strong safety culture across workmen and staff.
 Monitor PPE compliance and contractor safety adherence.
 Conduct safety training and awareness programs.
Qualification & Experience:
 Master’s Degree in HR / Industrial Relations / Labour Welfare / MSW (HR).
 Legal qualification will be preferred.
 15–20 years of experience in IR/ER in a manufacturing environment.
 Minimum 5 years in a leadership role handling unionized workforce.
 Strong exposure to collective bargaining and conciliation proceedings.
Competencies Required:
 Strong negotiation and influencing skills
 Sound knowledge of Indian labour laws
 Conflict resolution capability
 High emotional intelligence
 Strategic thinking with operational focus
 Ability to work under pressure during sensitive IR situations
Language Proficiency:
 Candidate must know to read, write and speak Marathi.

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