Welfare Officer

Role & responsibilities

• Establish and maintain harmonious relations between factory management and workers.
• Address worker grievances to management for prompt resolution and act as a liaison.
• Understand labor perspectives to help management shape labor policies and communicate them effectively to workers.
• Advise management on statutory obligations related to health, safety, and employee welfare as per the Factories Act, 1948.
• Assist in regulatory compliance regarding working hours, maternity benefits, and welfare measures.
• Support management in maintaining a safe work environment where a Safety Officer is not required.
• Encourage the formation of committees and supervise their activities.
• Advocate for amenities like canteens, rest shelters, and hygiene facilities.
• Aid management in leave regulation and explain leave provisions to workers.
• Advise on welfare facilities, housing, and education for workers' children.
• Guide training for new employees and promote educational attendance.
• Suggest measures to enhance workers' living standards and overall well-being.

Preferred candidate profile

• Strong knowledge of labor laws and welfare provisions
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Empathy and problem-solving attitude
• Proficiency in record maintenance and reporting
• Ability to work in a factory environment