HR & Industrial Relations Director

Role – General Manager (HR, IR, Training & Administration)

Base Location - Dahej, Bharuch (Extensive travelling)

Experience - Minimum 25 years in HR, IR, and Administration, preferably in large-scale

Industry - Chemical manufacturing

Key Responsibilities

Industrial Relations & Compliance

• Maintain industrial peace and harmony across all units.
• Lead three-year long-term wage settlement negotiations with Labour Unions.
• Resolve critical union-related issues through dialogue and structured engagement.
• Liaise with labour authorities (Labour Office, DISH, PF, ESIC, SDM, Mamlatdar, etc.) to ensure compliance.
• Coordinate closely with senior advocates and attend all labour court, industrial tribunal, and High Court matters under Industrial Disputes Act, Bonus Act, Workmen Compensation Act, and related laws.
• Monitor compliance through Legatrix and internal audits.

HR Operations & Administration

• Implement and review HR policies, SOPs, and propose improvements to Corporate HR.
• Ensure timely payroll, wages, and statutory remittances (PF, ESIC, PT, Welfare Fund).
• Oversee security, housekeeping, and medical services (including health checkups).
• Maintain accurate employee records, induction, and exit formalities.
• Supervise CSR activities, reporting, and coordination with Meghmani Foundation.
• Lead preparation of the in-house magazine Megh-Arjan: collect events data, photographs, employee contributions, motivational stories, and publish half-yearly/yearly.

Talent Acquisition & Retention

• Manage manpower planning, recruitment, and timely replacements.
• Conduct campus drives, walk-ins, and portal-based hiring.
• Ensure succession planning for critical positions.
• Monitor KRAs/KPIs and performance appraisals.
• Drive employee engagement and retention strategies.

Training & Development

• Design and monitor training programs as per calendar.
• Conduct awareness and skill development programs for employees.
• Increase training hours and ensure cost-effective initiatives.
• Facilitate training on Human Rights, Business Ethics Codes, and Responsible Care principles.
• Track training effectiveness and impact on performance.

Certifications, Sustainability & Audits

• Drive and monitor Responsible Care – Security Code 7 implementation and audits.
• Ensure HR’s role in ISO 13001:2016, EcoVadis, and Sustainability assessments.
• Prepare and submit Quarterly Safety & HR MIS jointly with EHS.
• Support statutory HR audits and ensure closure of non-conformities.
• Promote and document compliance with international standards on labour practices, human rights, and workplace ethics.

Strategic HR & Leadership

• Provide strategic support to Plant Management for HR initiatives.
• Strengthen and motivate HR team members.
• Participate in corporate HR strategy formulation (policies, settlements, retention, wage negotiations).
• Represent the company in local associations (Dahej, Ankleshwar, Panoli).

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Industrial Relations: Successful completion of 3-year wage settlements;
  Timely resolution of union issues;
  Effective legal case handling;
  No major IR-related disruptions.
• Certifications & Sustainability: Successful completion of Responsible Care (Security Code 7) audits;
  ISO 13001, EcoVadis, Sustainability ratings – improved scores year-on-year;
  Timely submission of Quarterly Safety & HR MIS with GM–EHS;
  100% statutory HR auditcompliance.
• Talent Acquisition: Recruitment cycle time, cost per hire, attrition levels, succession planning.
• Training & Awareness: Training calendar adherence, coverage of Human Rights & Business Codes, employee satisfaction.
• Employee Engagement & Communication: Publication of Megh-Arjan magazine, employee participation, motivational initiatives.
• Operational Support: Positive plant feedback, cost control, zero major audit non-compliances.

Education

MSW / MBA / MLW / PGDBM (HR specialization)

Preferred: PG degree in Labour Law

Technical Skills

• Long-term wage settlement negotiations
• Labour law & statutory compliance
• Certification and sustainability frameworks (Responsible Care, ISO, EcoVadis)
• Recruitment, manpower planning, succession management
• Employee engagement and productivity enhancement

Behavioural Competencies

• Strong leadership & execution skills
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Strategic thinking with financial acumen
• Conflict resolution and relationship management