Manager – Industrial Relations

Location: Selaqui, Dehradun (India)

Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Industry

Industry: Medical devices and healthcare technology company

Role Overview

We are looking for a Manager - Industrial Relations who will be will be responsible for overseeing end-to-end industrial relations and employee relations activities at the manufacturing location. The client has two manufacturing plants with a workforce of 400+ employees. The role requires ensuring full statutory compliance, managing labor relations, handling employee grievances and disciplinary processes, and partnering with internal and external stakeholders to maintain a stable, compliant, and productive work environment.

Key Responsibilities

1. Statutory & Legal Compliance

• Ensure complete compliance with applicable labor laws and statutory requirements.

• Manage compliances related to PF, ESI, Gratuity, Bonus, Professional Tax, Shops & Establishment Act, Contract Labour Act, etc.

• Handle labor inspections, statutory notices, audits, and filings.

• Track amendments in labor laws and ensure timely implementation.

2. Legal & Industrial Relations

• Support disciplinary actions, domestic enquiries, and grievance redressal mechanisms.

• Draft and review legal notices and responses in coordination with the Legal Head and external legal counsel.

• Liaise with government authorities and labor departments.

3. Employee Relations & Escalation Handling

• Act as the escalation point for complex and sensitive employee issues.

• Conduct employee counselling, conflict resolution, and maintain proper documentation.

4. Policy & Governance – ER & IR

• Develop, review, and implement ER & IR policies, SOPs, and governance frameworks.

• Ensure consistent application of company rules and disciplinary procedures.

• Support audit readiness, compliance reviews, and document control.

Education Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Labour Welfare, Personnel Management, or Social Work (MSW) from a recognized university; bachelor’s degree is mandatory.

• 10–15 years of experience in Industrial Relations and Employee Relations, with significant exposure to manufacturing or factory-based operations.

• Proven expertise in Indian labour laws and statutory compliances, including Factories Act, Industrial Disputes Act, Contract Labour Act, PF, ESI, Gratuity, and Bonus.

• Experience handling labour inspections, statutory audits, domestic enquiries, grievance redressal, and disciplinary proceedings.

• Demonstrated ability to manage sensitive employee issues, conduct counselling, and resolve conflicts with fairness and discretion.

• Effective stakeholder management skills, including liaison with government authorities, labour departments, external legal counsel, and internal leadership teams.

Compensation: Upto 20 Lakhs per annum