IR & Compliance Lead

Job Description

Position Overview

The IR & Compliance Lead will have two fold role - factory HR lead for Kochi factory and COE for compliance pan India. Industrial Relations, HR Audits, Contract Workforce Management, Statutory Compliance, Government Liasioning. The incumbent will drive next long term Settlement with unions, factory workforce costing, ensure statutory compliance, manage key external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Industrial Relations & Union Management

• Act as the primary point of contact for labour unions and workmen at the Kochi manufacturing facility.
• Handle employee grievances, workplace disputes, and conflict resolution initiatives.
• Lead next Long-Term Settlement (LTS) negotiations/ wage settlement.
• Enforce LTS terms and conditions in factory
• Facilitate disciplinary actions, domestic enquiries, and grievance redressal mechanisms in line with Standing Orders and labour laws.
• Develop preventive IR strategies to mitigate labour disputes and productivity concerns.

Contract Workforce Management

• Manage end-to-end contract labour operations, including deployment, attendance monitoring, productivity tracking, and workforce planning.
• Ensure compliance with Contract Labour (Regulation & Abolition) Act and related statutory requirements.
• Conduct periodic contractor compliance audits and evaluate performance.

Government Liasioning & Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with all local government officials, panchayats, police stations, Community Representatives
• Represent the company during statutory inspections, audits, hearings, and compliance reviews.
• Coordinate timely responses to notices, legal queries, and regulatory requirements.
• Facilitate approvals, licenses, renewals, and statutory registrations.

Compliance Management (pan-India SME Role)

• Act as COE for statutory, labour and factory compliance for all locations
• Implementation of new Codes
• Develop and standardize compliance frameworks and audit processes.
• Monitor statutory filings and returns across locations.
• Track labour law amendments and emerging regulatory requirements.
• Advise HR and business leaders on legal and compliance implications.

Factory Administration & General Services

• Security Services, Housekeeping, Canteen Operations, Employee Transportation
• Monitor occupational health, hygiene, and workplace safety standards.
• Coordinate with EHS teams to ensure safe working conditions.
• Control administrative expenses through effective vendor management and cost optimization initiatives.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Zero man-days lost due to industrial disputes.
• Successful closure of employee grievances within defined timelines.
• Successful completion of wage settlements and LTS negotiations.
• 100% statutory compliance across assigned locations.
• Timely filing of all statutory returns and renewals.
• Closure of all HR audits with zero NCs
• 100% contractor compliance adherence.
• Timely contractor billing and reconciliation.
• Reduction in contract labour compliance deviations.
• Successful closure of inspections and audits
• Timely renewal of licenses and statutory registrations.
• Smooth operation of plant administration services.
• Employee satisfaction with administrative support services.
• Achievement of budget and cost optimization targets.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: MBA (HR) / MSW / PGDM in Human Resources.
• Experience:10 years of relevant experience in: Industrial Relations / Factory HR Operations / Labour Laws
• Preferred Industry Exposure: Manufacturing / FMCG

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