Job DescriptionPosition: General Manager - Industrial Relations (GM-IR)

Department: Human Resources - Industrial Relations
Location: Erode / Tamil Nadu
Industry: Textile Manufacturing (Spinning, Weaving, Processing, Garmenting)
Experience: 20+ Years
Qualification:

- MBA (HR) / MSW / ML / PGDPM / LLB
- Specialization in Labour Laws and Industrial Relations preferred.

Job Purpose

To lead and manage Industrial Relations, Employee Relations, Union Management, Labour Law Compliance, Statutory Compliance, Contract Labour Management, and Workforce Engagement across multiple textile manufacturing units while ensuring industrial harmony, uninterrupted operations, and legal compliance.

Key ResponsibilitiesIndustrial Relations Management

- Develop and implement the organization's Industrial Relations strategy.
- Maintain harmonious relationships with trade unions and employee representatives.
- Lead collective bargaining, wage negotiations, long-term settlements, and productivity-linked agreements.
- Handle industrial disputes, strikes, lockouts, grievances, and workforce concerns.
- Represent the organization before Labour Department authorities and tribunals.

Labour Law & Statutory Compliance

- Ensure compliance with:
- Factories Act
- Industrial Relations Code
- Occupational Safety, Health & Working Conditions Code
- EPF & MP Act
- ESI Act
- CLRA Act
- Payment of Bonus Act
- Payment of Gratuity Act
- Minimum Wages Act
- Standing Orders
- All State and Central Labour Legislations
- Liaise with Labour Inspectors, Factory Inspectors, PF, ESI, Pollution Control Board, Fire & Safety Departments, and Government Authorities.





Disciplinary & Domestic Enquiries

- Drive disciplinary procedures as per Standing Orders.
- Conduct domestic enquiries and manage disciplinary cases.
- Handle misconduct, absenteeism, misconduct investigations, and grievance redressal.
- Coordinate with legal consultants on labour litigation matters.

Contract Labour Management

- Ensure statutory compliance of contractors.
- Monitor contractor licenses, wage payments, and labour deployment.
- Conduct contractor audits and compliance reviews.

Employee Relations & Welfare

- Develop employee welfare policies and engagement programs.
- Strengthen communication between management and workmen.
- Drive retention strategies and employee satisfaction initiatives.
- Oversee canteen, transport, welfare, housing, and statutory welfare facilities.

Legal & Government Liaison

- Handle labour court cases, conciliations, and legal notices.
- Coordinate with Government Departments and local administrations.
- Maintain cordial relationships with district administration and regulatory bodies.

Crisis & Conflict Management

- Lead industrial conflict resolution activities.
- Develop contingency plans for labour disruptions.
- Ensure smooth plant operations during labour-sensitive situations.

Leadership & Strategic Role

- Advise Management on IR risks and mitigation strategies.
- Partner with Plant Heads, Unit Heads, Operations, HR, Security, and Administration teams.
- Develop long-term workforce stability and succession planning strategies.

Pay: ₹50,000.00 - ₹78,000.00 per month

Perks:

- Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

📌 Wanted Manager Industrial Relation - Textile Industry (Erode)
🏢 Pallava Group
📍 Erode