The Labour Welfare Officer (LWO) will ensure statutory compliance under the Factories Act and Labour Laws, maintain healthy employee-management relations and implement the welfare and HR initiatives at the Pelhar manufacturing plant.The role involves statutory welfare responsibilities, employee engagement, IR support, training coordination and day-to-day HR operations.Job Location : Pelhar Plant, Vasai (Mumbai).
Position Offered : Deputy / Assistant Manager - Labour Welfare Officer.
Reports To : Manager - HR & Administration.
Department : HR & Administration.
Experience Required : Minimum 3 years in a manufacturing / factory environment.
Salary Budget : Up to - 15 Lakhs per annum (Max).
Mandatory Compliance Requirement : .
- The candidate must be a Registered / Certified Labour Welfare Officer under the Factories Act, 1948, certified by the Directorate of Industrial Safety & Health (DISH), Government of Maharashtra.
- Applications without this certification cannot be considered due to statutory requirements.
Principal Accountabilities / Key Deliverables : .
Statutory Welfare & Compliance.
- Ensure full compliance with the Factories Act, 1948 and all relevant labour legislation.
- Maintain statutory registers, welfare records, notice boards and information bulletins.
- Liaise with DISH, Labour Office, ESIC, PF, local authorities and government bodies.
- Handle statutory audits, internal / external audits and customer compliance audits.
- Maintain proper records of plant employees, including contract labour, attendance, overtime, leave, etc.
- Prepare and submit daily, weekly, and monthly MIS reports related to welfare, compliance and HR metrics.
Employee Welfare & Support.
- Advise and assist management in providing welfare amenities (canteen, restrooms, first-aid, drinking water, creche if applicable, transport, etc.
- Address worker grievances, provide counselling and help workers adjust to working conditions.
- Handle Mediclaim documentation and support employees in claim settlements.
- Conduct floor visits and welfare inspections to ensure proper upkeep of facilities.
Industrial Relations & Employee Relations.
- Establish contacts and maintain harmonious relations between management and workers.
- Promote transparent communication to ensure productive efficiency and industrial harmony.
- Support HR team in IR matters, disciplinary actions and conflict-resolution processes.
HR Operations & Training.
- Manage joining formalities, onboarding and induction programmes for new employees.
- Advise management on training needs and maintain training records.
- Assist HR team in evaluation, development and implementation of HR strategies.
- Support and conduct employee engagement initiatives and welfare programs.
- Liaison & External Coordination.
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with government & non-government bodies for smooth functioning of statutory and welfare activities.
Critical Knowledge & Skills Required : .
Technical Knowledge :
- Time Office activities, Attendance & Leave Management.
- Statutory Compliance under Factories Act & Labour Laws.
- Training & Development processes.
- Grievance handling and problem-resolution.
- HR policies and cross-departmental workflows.
Skills & Competencies :
- Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
- Empathy, patience and strong worker-connect abilities.
- Strong documentation, reporting and analytical abilities.
- Problem-solving mindset and ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Proficiency in Marathi, Hindi and English preferred.
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