The IR Specialist will be responsible for leading the industrial relations function for the Amazon Operations. This includes managing relationships with labor unions negotiation collective bargaining agreements guiding wage settlement and proactively addressing employee grievances and disputes. The IR Specialist will work closely with the HR team and business leaders to develop and implement effective IR strategies that support the companys operational and growth objectives in India.
Key job responsibilities
Serve as the primary point of contact and subject matter expert on industrial relations matters for business leaders across India operations
Manage all aspects of the companys relationships with labor unions in India including collective bargaining negotiations wage settlement grievance handling and compliance with union contracts
Investigate and resolve complex or critical industrial relations issues in a timely and effective manner
Analyze workforce data and voice trends to identify potential IR risks and develop proactive mitigation strategies
Document IRrelated playbooks processes decisions and outcomes to maintain a robust knowledge base
Understand the labour landscape and create strategy to gather ground level intelligence on external associations and unions
Work with external consultant in navigating complex IR situation and build strategy as per the business requirement
Build relationship with the external industry folks operating on similar landscape to understand the industry pulse
Bachelors or Masters degree in Human Resources Industrial Relations Law or a related field
Minimum 810 years of specialised experience in industrial relations management
Demonstrated expertise in collective bargaining wage settlement grievance handling and labor dispute resolution
Thorough understanding of labor laws and regulations applicable to Indias industrial sector
Strong analytical and problemsolving skills to identify and address complex IR challenges
Excellent communication and negotiation skills with the ability to influence key stakeholders
Experience in working with trade unions and navigating union dynamics
Masters degree in Industrial Relations HR or a related discipline
Certification in Industrial Relations or Labor Laws
Knowledge of HR best practices and their application in an IR context
Experience working in the manufacturing or services industry in India
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