Manager - Industrial Relations - Pharma/Auto

- Design, implement and build on the industrial relations strategy in India

- Own and strengthen the relationship with the union and their leadership

- Set direction, create policy and offer expert advice in all matters relating to collective bargaining and corporate-wide industrial relations issues.

- Lead along with the Factory Manager the wage settlements periodically

- Support and align cultural and behavioral change necessary for all corporate IR programs

- Foster strong links with external networks and share best practice in the field of Industrial Relations.

- Maintain necessary documentation and ensure compliance with applicable labor laws, social security regulations and statutory provisions.

- Implement effective grievance handling mechanisms, educate technicians on company policies/rules & regulations, monitor discipline in the factory & promote , initiate disciplinary action against defaulting employees as per standing orders in order to ensure timely and fair redressal of employee grievances as per policy.

- Work Closely with IR manager in other business units and corporate HR to develop IR policies, processes and tools to deliver required changes at all levels of the organization

- Foster strong links with external networks and share best practice in the field of Industrial Relations.