Director of Employee Relations

Designation : AGM – Human Resources

Position Summary :

The AGM – HR will be responsible for industrial relations, contractor workforce, legal compliance, payroll, and statutory adherence across the plant. This role demands strong expertise in union management, labor law, dispute resolution, and contractor oversight to maintain a healthy work environment and ensure organizational compliance.

Key Responsibilities :

• Union Management & Industrial Relations :

Manage all aspects of industrial relations to maintain a healthy and harmonious work environment within the plant. Handle union-related matters including disciplinary actions, individual grievances, and domestic inquiries. Foster positive relationships with union representatives and employees to promote collaboration and reduce conflicts.

Take full responsibility for court case management across the plant, including conciliation, labor court, and industrial court proceedings. Coordinate effectively with advocates and legal counsel to manage and resolve legal matters related to employment and industrial disputes.

Oversee the Contractor Cell comprising approximately 110 contractors and over 2,500 contract labor employees. Ensure accurate maintenance of contractor and contract labor records and manage contractor compliance with statutory requirements.

Ensure full compliance with all applicable labor laws, factory acts, provident fund regulations, and other statutory requirements. Manage statutory returns and compliance reporting, coordinating with government and local statutory bodies as needed.

Supervise payroll operations and ensure all compliance-related activities are conducted timely and accurately.

Lead and facilitate factory, labor, and provident fund inspections. Prepare for and manage both internal and external audits related to HR functions.

Develop and present comprehensive HR Management Information System (MIS) reports and presentations during monthly management reviews.

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