Manager - IR Administration & Compliance

Adhesive Technologies Human Resources India, Kurkumbh, Maharashtra Full Time Regular
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About this Position

This position is responsible for managing Industrial Relations (IR), Labour Compliance, Plant Administration, and Government Liaison activities at the manufacturing plant. The role ensures smooth employee relations, legal compliance, and effective administration operations. 

What you´ll do

1. Industrial Relations (IR)

  • Maintain healthy and productive industrial relations with employees, unions and worker representatives.
  • Support wage settlements, collective bargaining negotiations and Charter of Demands discussions.
  • Handle employee grievances, disciplinary actions and misconduct cases.
  • Conduct and coordinate domestic inquiries, charge sheets and disciplinary proceedings.
  • Facilitate implementation of Standing Orders, service conditions and company policies.
  • Manage labour disputes, conciliation proceedings and labour court matters.
  • Develop proactive employee engagement and communication initiatives.
  • Monitor workforce sentiments and recommend preventive IR interventions.
  • Coordinate with Plant Leadership on workforce productivity and industrial harmony initiatives

2. Statutory Compliance & Labour Law Management

  • Ensure compliance with all applicable labour legislation and statutory requirements.
    Ensure timely filing of statutory returns and maintenance of statutory registers.
  • Conduct periodic compliance audits and compliance gap assessments.
  • Coordinate statutory inspections and closure of observations.
  • Manage external compliance audit.
  • Maintain legal compliance dashboards and MIS reports.

3. Administration & Facility Management

Oversee plant administration functions including:

  • Security Management
  • Housekeeping Services
  • Transportation
  • Canteen Operations
  • Visitor Management
  • Facility Maintenance
  • Manage annual administration budgets and service contracts.
  • Coordinate infrastructure maintenance and vendor management.
  • Ensure compliance with statutory requirements related to facility operations.Drive cost optimization initiatives across administration functions.

4. Government & Legal Liaison

  • Liaise with Labour Department, Factory Inspectorate, Pollution Control Board and local authorities.
  • Coordinate labour law inspections and statutory audits.
  • Support legal proceedings related to labour and employment matters.
  • Manage responses to notices received from government authorities.
  • Represent the organization before labour authorities and government agencies as required.

What makes you a good fit

  • Should be a Graduate with MLW/MSW/MBA (HR)
  • Degree in Law (LLB) preferred
  • Certification in Labour Laws, Compliance Management or Industrial Relations will be an added advantage
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in Industrial Relations, Labour Compliance, Contract Labour Management and Plant Administration
  • Experience in Chemical, Manufacturing, FMCG, Engineering or Pharmaceutical industries preferred
  • Exposure to unionized work environments and labor-intensive operations

Some perks of joining Henkel

  • Diverse national and international growth opportunities
  • Global wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
  • Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks
  • Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares
  • Best-in-class Group Medical Insurance policy covering employee, spouse and up to 2 children
  • Competitive accident and term life policies for up to 3 times annual gross salary
  • Progressive OPD policy of INR 30,000 for employee, spouse and up to 2 children

At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We look for a diverse team of individuals who possess different backgrounds, experiences, personalities and mindsets.

JOB ID: 26097517

Job Locations: India, Maharashtra, Kurkumbh

Contact information for application-related questions: talent.acquisition@henkel.com

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About Henkel

Building on a strong legacy of almost 150 years, we are leading the way to reimagine and improve life every day. Today and for generations to come. Through our innovative and sustainable brands and technologies, across our teams around the world.
Henkel holds leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses: Our portfolio includes well-known hair care products, laundry detergents, fabric softeners as well as adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings.

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FAQ

Yes – simply fill out your profile in our online application system. Once your online profile is complete, you can apply for multiple positions.

Yes, please. As Henkel is an international company you will be working with colleagues from all over the world and English is our official company language. Generally, the ‘rule’ is: please write the application in the same language as the job ad.

Each position that we have open with Henkel is unique, and finding the right candidate is important for both the hired candidate as well as for Henkel. We want to make sure that both the candidate and the company are a good fit for each other. We will provide feedback to the candidates throughout the entire process.

Yes, in fact it is an expectation within Henkel that our talent is flexible and mobile. This helps to support the company on a broad, global level.
Our “Triple Two” philosophy promotes this expectation, by allowing you to work in at least two different roles, in two different business areas and two different countries. The reason behind this philosophy is that we believe working in different roles, business units and functions is good for your personal development and improves your understanding of Henkel as a global company.
Here you will get further information on our training programs.

Our recruiting team will help you with all requests regarding your application. Contact the team here.