Role & responsibilities

- This includes overseeing and negotiating labour contracts, resolving labour disputes, creating, and implementing L&ER; policies, and providing guidance and training to managers and supervisors.

- Managing relationship with unions and Participate in Long-Term Wage Settlements.

- This position often works closely with union representatives (internal and external) for healthy industrial relations, statutory and local governing bodies, factory supervisory staff to ensure compliance with employment and other applicable laws.

- Liaising with various Government Authorities like Revenue, Police, Judicial, EB, Labour, PF and ESI Department for filing returns, obtaining approvals / clearances.

- Attending Labour Court, Industrial Tribunals, Case hearings in PF & ESI, & Conciliation meetings; following up the court cases.

- Conduct cultural intervention programs, Team building programs, Employee Benefit Schemes, Sports activities, Community Relationship Development activities etc., to enhance motivation levels and productivity.

- Industrial visits for Union office bearers sharing the best practices in the industry.

- Performing domestic enquiries, attending complaints, resolving employee grievances, settling disputes within the organization, and taking disciplinary action when required.

- Effectively manage and resolve labour disputes, including contract negotiations, prevention of strikes, and other forms of industrial action.

- Prepare strategies and review drafts of collective agreements,



ensuring that negotiations are properly documented.

- Educate plant management on negotiated contract changes and assist with implementation where required.

- Coordinate the operations of the Labour-Management Consultative Committee, including preparation of the agenda on behalf of management and documentation of discussions. Actively contribute to the establishment of a positive relationship with the union.

- Work closely with Legal Counsel and Management towards preparation for the potential mediation or arbitration and ensure settlements or court orders are followed/implemented correctly.

- Drafting / and certification of Standing Orders.

Preferred candidate profile:

- MBA HR / MSW with 14+ years of experience in a manufacturing industry. Law degree is an added advantage.

- Proven track record of successful negotiations and creating beneficial labour relations.

- Skilled negotiator with extensive knowledge of labour laws and regulations.

Experience resolved labour disputes and maintained positive relationships with unions.

- Well-versed in labour law and best practices.

- Lead and manage labour negotiations and collective bargaining agreements.

- Serve as a liaison between the company and union representatives.

- Provide guidance and direction to employees on labour laws and regulations.

- Develop and implement policies and procedures related to labour relations.

- Resolve conflicts between management and employees

📌 Head - Labor and Employee Relations (Nagpur)
🏢 Gi Group
📍 Nagpur