Manager Industrial Relations

Key Responsibilities:

• Industrial Relations Strategy

  • Develop and implement industrial relations strategies aligned with organizational goals.

  • Monitor labor market trends and advise management on potential impacts.

• Employee & Union Relations

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for labor unions and worker representatives.

  • Facilitate collective bargaining negotiations and agreements.

  • Manage union relationships and resolve disputes or concerns proactively.

• Dispute Resolution & Conflict Management

  • Handle employee grievances disputes and disciplinary procedures in a fair and legally compliant manner.

  • Mediate between staff and management to resolve conflicts effectively.

• Compliance & Legal Oversight

  • Ensure adherence to all relevant labor laws industrial regulations and employment standards.

  • Work closely with legal advisors on labor litigation and regulatory issues.

  • Maintain updated knowledge of employment legislation and ensure HR policies reflect legal changes.

• Policy Development & Implementation

  • Develop and enforce IR policies codes of conduct and workplace discipline procedures.

  • Ensure company policies are clearly communicated and understood across departments.

• Training & Communication

  • Educate managers and employees on IR issues labor laws and internal procedures.

  • Promote a culture of open communication and fair labor practices.

• Data & Reporting

  • Maintain accurate records of grievances disputes disciplinary actions and negotiations.

  • Prepare regular reports on IR metrics risks and outcomes for senior leadership.

The above defined Responsibilities are only indicative and not exhaustive.

Qualifications :

Education:

• Masters degree in Human Resources Industrial Relations or a related field.

• Experience:

• 10 years of experience in industrial relations & labor law.

• Proven experience in handling unions collective bargaining and dispute resolution.

• Skills & Competencies:

• Deep understanding of labor legislation and industrial relations practices.

• Strong negotiation communication and interpersonal skills.

• Conflict resolution and problem-solving abilities.

• High ethical standards and professionalism.

• Ability to work under pressure and handle sensitive situations with discretion.

• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) - indicative

• Number and resolution time of employee grievances/disputes.

• Compliance with labor laws and audit outcomes.

• Successful collective bargaining outcomes.

• Employee satisfaction and engagement metrics.

• Reduction in IR-related legal cases or incidents.

Additional Information :

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability protected veteran status or other protected status. EEOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time