Reporting to the Plant Head – HR at Ballabgarh, you will be responsible for leading, establishing, and maintaining harmonious industrial and employee relations to drive high productivity among associates at the Ballabgarh Plant. + You will be responsible for handling negotiations, disciplinary actions, grievance management, welfare activities, and recruitment of hourly associates. + You will manage personnel administration including internal transfers, confirmations, and promotions. + You will support the Plant Head – HR in formulating plant-level HR policies and procedures and ensure effective implementation. + You will assist in long-term settlement and contract negotiations with unions. + You will liaise with external agencies such as Labour Department, District Authorities, Police, PF/ESI, and other statutory bodies. + You will ensure compliance with all statutory and legal requirements. + You will monitor attendance, control absenteeism, and initiate corrective actions including domestic inquiries and counseling. + You will supervise contract labour administration, including statutory compliances and deployment. + You will represent the organization in conciliation and court proceedings. + You will provide HR support to business and production teams in consultation with Plant Head – Production. + You will interact regularly with production management and employees’ union on day-to-day matters. + You will oversee employee welfare activities including transport, canteen, security, hospital, and restrooms, while monitoring expenditure within budget. + You will coordinate with Industrial Engineering and Finance teams to ensure accurate wage administration and timely disbursal of wages, incentives, and benefits. + You will manage grievances of both hourly associates and salaried staff, coordinating with departments to resolve issues. + You will support strategic initiatives such as plant housekeeping, loan administration (education/marriage), benevolent fund implementation, employee union elections, and merit scholarship functions. + You will ensure proper interpretation and implementation of the collective bargaining agreement (CBA). **Skills & Competencies Required** + You should have strong knowledge of labour laws (Industrial Disputes Act, Factories Act, and related regulations). + You should possess excellent negotiation and conflict resolution skills to manage union discussions and workplace disputes. + You should be proficient in grievance handling and employee engagement. + You should have proven expertise in compliance management and statutory reporting. + You should be able to build strong relationships with employees, union representatives, and external authorities. **Experience & Qualification** + 12+ years of experience in Employee & Industrial Relations in a manufacturing/plant environment. + MBA/PGDM in HR/IR or equivalent qualification. + Prior experience in large manufacturing setups with active union interactions is preferred Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. 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