Senior Manager/DGM - Industrial Relations - Steel Industry

Assignment Brief:

Position Title - Senior Manager / DGM - Industrial Relations

Location Kharagpur (2.5 hrs from Kolkata)

Reporting to CHRO/GM HR

Team Size 5 to 7 people

- Nature of Work Monday to Saturday, regular work from the Kharagpur office

Roles and Responsibilities:

- Industrial Relations Management

- Develop and implement comprehensive strategies to maintain positive industrial relations across all locations.

- Build strong relationships with labour unions representing blue-collar staff, addressing their concerns, and negotiating Long Term Settlements.

- Establish a network of on-ground contacts to gather intelligence and proactively resolve potential industrial relations issues.

- Ensure strict adherence to national and regional labour laws and regulations.

- Regularly review employee relations concerns to identify and resolve them.

- Dispute Resolution

- Lead and manage the resolution of industrial disputes in collaboration with legal and HR teams.

- Liaise with police and other government departments when necessary.

- Implement effective conflict resolution mechanisms to prevent and address workplace issues.

- Policy Development

- Contribute to the development and ongoing improvement of HR policies on industrial relations.

- Regularly review and update policies to reflect evolving legal and organisational requirements.

- Stakeholder Engagement

- Collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders, including HR, legal, and senior leadership, to ensure a unified approach to industrial relations.

- Build strong and collaborative relationships with external stakeholders, such as labour unions and government authorities.

- Employee Communication

- Develop and execute clear communication strategies to keep employees informed about company policies, changes, and employee relations initiatives.

- Foster a culture of open communication and transparency within the workforce.

Required Skills and Competencies:

- Degree in Human Resource Management (HRM), or a related field.

- Minimum 10 years of experience in industrial relations, ideally within large, multi-location organisations with a significant unionised workforce.

- Proven track record of independently resolving industrial relations issues within tight deadlines.

- Deep understanding of Indian labour laws and regulations.

- Excellent negotiation and conflict resolution skills.

- Superior communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport with diverse stakeholders.

- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.

- Exceptional organisational and leadership skills.

- Multi-lingual proficiency in English and Hindi.

Qualifications and Work Experience:

- Experience working in the manufacturing or steel industry is a strong plus.

- Proven ability to manage complex industrial relations issues and navigate sensitive situations.

- Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex legal documents.

- Experience implementing employee relations programs and initiatives.

- Proficiency in HR information systems is a plus.