GM - IR / HR

Role Purpose

The job responsibilities include developing and maintaining positive labor-management relations, enforcing Pallavaa group's IR and HR policies, overseeing time office operations, unit hire to retire activities and representing the management in ESI, PF, DISH, Labour department and other legal proceedings. Contributing to unit employees wellbeing and their retention.

Key Responsibilities

1. To maintain a positive and healthy relationship with all employees in order to ensure industrial peace and harmony.

2. To recruit workmen category according to the budget. To maintain a steady supply of skilled manpower through sources (Agents, Employment Agencies, Job Fair, etc..) that meets production demand and consistently achieve desired levels of productivity by enhancing people's efficiency through on-the-job training.

3. To oversee the time office and attendance management system. To ensure timely completion of monthly attendance cycle and payroll execution.

4. To handle policy implementation, annual increments, Incentives, Annual bonus, Gratuity, full and final settlements, separation, exit interviews of workmen under the guidance of presidents in units in line with corporate HR policies.

5.To liaise with statutory authorities related to labor compliances, such as the Labor Commissioner/Inspector/Director /JD, DISH, ESI and PF. Ensure the on-time renewal of all certification and forms.

6. To stay up-to-date with current IR legislation and amendments and ensure that policies and SOPs are updated accordingly.

7. To ensure full compliance with all statutory and labor requirements.

8. To manage absenteeism by regularly monitoring department-wise absenteeism and leave data and taking proactive corrective action in case of absenteeism.

9. To improve the retention of workmen by analysing monthly and annual Attrition trends in order act proactively to recommend the right policy and measures.

9. To manage contract labor by ensuring certified contracts and timely renewal of annual Kcontracts, and complying with the Contract Labor Act.

10. To promote a harmonious relationship between management and employees by addressing grievances in a timely manner and resolving them.

11. To develop effective welfare and discipline policies and procedures.

12. Initiatives/ implementation of sound IR practices and for improving employee performance and satisfaction.

13. To advise management on local labor/union issues for smooth business operations.

14. To provide support and guidance to HODs on disciplinary issues.

15. To train line managers on grievance handling and disciplinary procedures.

16. To work closely with the manpower supply agencies based on their ability to deliver quality workers and comply with legal requirements. Bring out the recruitment strategy to increase more female worker in total workforce.

18. Also maintain the workforce optimum ratio of male and female workforce, local and migrant workers, Hostel and Non-Hostel.

19. To ensure proper governance for contract labor management and manage vendor relationships to achieve business objectives.

20. Oversee the operation of the company canteen, ensuring quality and hygiene standards are met. Manage hostel facilities, ensuring proper maintenance and living conditions.

21. Coordinate transportation services for employees, ensuring timely and efficient transport arrangements.

22. Oversee the deployment and performance of security personnel.

23. Address and resolve any issues related to canteen, hostel, Security and transport services promptly.

24. To recommend and roll out the workers welfares like educations assistances.

25. Set up the right IR structure and strengthen the IR department by having right personnel.

26. Ensure compliance in line with buyer audits. Coordinate and provide the necessary information and support to clear the buyer audits with respect to SA8000 and other required compliance audits

27. To develop and implement a site IR strategy in line with the organizational IR strategy in collaboration with corporate HR.