We're Hiring | IR & Administration - Kochi Unit

We are looking for an experienced HR professional with strong expertise in Industrial Relations, Plant Administration, Employee Relations, and Statutory Compliance to partner with plant leadership and foster a harmonious, compliant, and productive work environment

Key Responsibilities

Industrial Relations (IR)

- Drive all industrial relations initiatives involving workmen, contract workmen, and casual/daily wage employees
- Handle disciplinary matters, domestic enquiries, grievance resolution, and workmen-related issues
- Lead union interactions, negotiations, wage settlements, and bonus settlements
- Ensure timely wage agreement sign-offs and effective wage management
- Liaise with government and statutory authorities to ensure compliance with applicable labor laws
- Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders including local communities, NGOs, government bodies, and other external influencers
- Monitor and manage workmen-related costs, including overtime, medical expenses, and cost-per-MT metrics

Statutory Compliance & Governance

- Ensure 100% adherence to labor laws and statutory requirements
- Maintain compliance records, documentation, audits, and reporting requirements
- Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders on labor and compliance matters

Plant Administration

- Oversee overall plant administration and facility management
- Manage ingress and egress of people, vehicles, and materials
- Supervise canteen operations, food quality, hygiene, and employee welfare facilities




- Ensure availability and upkeep of drinking water facilities, washrooms, occupational health center (OHC), and common utility areas
- Monitor housekeeping, cleanliness, and workplace hygiene standards
- Manage transportation facilities including buses, pool vehicles, and ambulance services
- Oversee employee attendance, leave records, documentation, and time management systems
- Guide and manage plant security operations
- Administer guest house operations, travel management, uniforms, office assets, furniture, and infrastructure upkeep

Employee Engagement & CSR

- Support employee engagement and workforce welfare initiatives
- Drive deployment of CSR programs aligned with organizational philosophy
- Partner with business leaders to create a positive employee experience and productive workplace culture

Ideal Candidate

- Graduate in any discipline
- MBA/MSW/Post Graduate Qualification in Human Resources or Industrial Relations preferred
- Minimum 6 years of experience in Industrial Relations and Plant HR
- Strong experience in: Union negotiations, Wage settlements, Statutory compliance, Labor law administration, Employee relations, Disciplinary proceedings, Contract labor management, Plant administration
- Exposure to recruitment, training, performance management, employee engagement, and HR operations
- Proficiency in MS Office applications; SAP HR exposure will be an added advantage
- Robust stakeholder management, negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills

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📌 IR & Administration (Kochi)
🏢 PCBL Chemical
📍 Kochi