Assistant Manager- Unit HR

• Formulate and drive the Employee Relations (ER) strategy to ensure a healthy industrial relations environment

• Lead manufacturing optimization initiatives and ensure effective workforce management

• Support implementation of ER policies in line with applicable government regulations

• Provide inputs on workforce planning, rewards, performance management, and capability building to drive productivity

• Design and govern contract labour deployment strategy, including legal compliance and optimization

• Drive key HR projects such as Time Automation, Manpower Rationalization, and Diversity & Inclusion initiatives

• Ensure effective understanding and implementation of Long-Term Settlements (LTS)

• Manage complex union relationships and external IR environment

• Handle disciplinary actions and grievance redressal, acting as a mediator between workmen/unions and management

• Lead negotiations on critical and sensitive matters to achieve win-win outcomes

• Advise departments on labour regulations, negotiations, and compensation/benefit agreements

• Evaluate union demands and submit recommendations to management

• Monitor outsourced manpower deployment, assess statutory risks, and implement mitigation plans

• Build strong relationships with unions, local communities, and external stakeholders through engagement initiatives

• Liaise with state government authorities to ensure smooth plant operations and promote the organization’s contribution to employee welfare

• Develop and implement a robust statutory compliance framework across units

• Conduct periodic compliance audits and ensure corrective actions are implemented

• Stay updated on amendments in labour laws and ensure seamless implementation in policies and processes

• Maintain statutory registers, records, documentation, and filings as per legal requirements

• Provide inputs to and review employee welfare and engagement strategies

• Oversee welfare initiatives including transportation, canteen, and employee benefits

• Manage Rewards & Recognition programs and employee welfare schemes

• Handle settlement of death claims and related employee support processes

• Ensure timely renewal of workforce agreements and welfare-related contracts

• PGD/MBA/MSW in Human Resources/Industrial Relations

• 5–7 years of experience in HR within manufacturing industries (Preferred Industry - FMCG/Distillery/Pharma/Beverage/Brewing or similar industry)

• Hands-on experience in managing unionized workforce and IR environment

• Experience in Large Scale with minimum workforce capacity from 700 – 1000.

• Strong knowledge of Labour Laws and IR practices

• Union handling and negotiation skills

• Statutory compliance expertise

• Industrial harmony and absence of disputes

• Compliance adherence and audit outcomes

• Employee engagement scores

• Training effectiveness

• Attrition and absenteeism control

• Conflict resolution and problem-solving

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Analytical and decision-making ability

• High level of integrity and confidentiality

• Timely closure of disciplinary cases

• Strong Thinking and Problem-Solving Skills.

• Strong Initiative & Agile.

• Has a presence of mind to be able to mitigate high pressure situations.

• Is empathetic towards employees.

• Like to negotiate and is tactful in dealing with sensitive matters

• Great at building and maintaining relationships

• Comfortable dealing with conflicts

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