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Assistant Manager – Labour Compliance & Industrial Relations

Location: Chennai

Travel: Pan-India across operational locations

Company: SAM Group – Cargo Handling | Logistics | Warehousing | Freight Forwarding

About SAM Group

SAM Group is a diversified logistics organization engaged in cargo handling, warehousing, freight forwarding, transportation, inventory management and allied logistics services across multiple locations in India.

We are looking for a energetic and hands-on professional to strengthen our Labour Compliance, Industrial Relations and Workforce Governance functions across our operations.

Key Responsibilities Labour Compliance

- Ensure compliance with applicable Labour Laws, Labour Codes, Rules and Statutory Requirements.
- Maintain and monitor statutory registers, records and returns.
- Review and standardize appointment letters, policies, attendance records, wage records and compliance documentation.
- Coordinate with labour authorities, consultants and legal advisors on compliance matters.
- Conduct periodic compliance audits across operational locations.

Industrial Relations
- Support management in handling industrial relations matters and workforce issues.
- Coordinate with unions, contractors and employee representatives.
- Assist in drafting notices, warning letters, charge sheets and disciplinary documentation.
- Maintain records related to settlements, disputes and disciplinary proceedings.
- Support domestic enquiries and employee grievance handling processes.

Attendance & Workforce Governance
- Monitor employee attendance, deployment and workforce productivity.
- Implement systems for attendance control, shift management and manpower monitoring.
- Maintain employee records and statutory documentation.
- Support operational teams in implementing discipline and workforce control measures.

Documentation & Audit




- Prepare documentation required for client audits, statutory inspections and internal reviews.
- Ensure all labour-related records are updated and readily available for verification.
- Develop and maintain SOPs, compliance checklists and workforce governance procedures.

Cross-Functional Coordination
- Work closely with Operations, Accounts, HR and Management teams.
- Provide periodic reports on compliance status, labour issues and workforce performance.
- Travel to operational locations as required.

Desired Candidate Profile Experience
- 5 to 8 years of experience in Labour Compliance, Industrial Relations, Statutory HR or Workforce Administration.
- Experience in Logistics, Warehousing, Ports, CFS, ICD, Manufacturing or Labour-Intensive Operations preferred.

Knowledge Areas
- Labour Codes and Rules
- Minimum Wages
- Contract Labour Compliance
- PF & ESI
- Bonus and Gratuity
- Standing Orders
- Disciplinary Proceedings
- Domestic Enquiries
- Attendance and Workforce Management

Qualifications
- MSW (HR/IR), MBA (HR), LLB or equivalent qualification preferred.

Skills
- Strong documentation and drafting skills.
- Good understanding of labour compliance and workforce governance.
- Ability to work independently and travel across locations.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HR documentation systems.

What We Offer
- Opportunity to work directly with senior management.
- Exposure to large-scale logistics and cargo handling operations.
- Growth-oriented role with significant responsibility and learning opportunities.

Interested candidates may send their resume with the subject line:

Application – Assistant Manager – Labour Compliance & Industrial Relations

Email: (replace with your preferred email address)

SAM Group

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📌 Assistant Manager IR & Labour compliance (India)
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