Industrial Relations Manager

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To achieve the ambition, we have set for ourselves, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to live our Values every day. Come be a part of this journey!

Seniority Level: Mid Senior Level

Function: Human Resource

Location: Jhelum Factory

ROLE POSITIONING AND OBJECTIVES

Reporting to the Senior HR Business Partner - Operations, the role holder will play a leading role in driving & implementation of IR Strategies and developing / maintaining conducive employee relations atmosphere. The role holder will be involved in maintaining a dynamic relationship with the Unions in all areas of negotiation and Consultation. In addition, the individual will provide direction and advice to the entire business on labour law/practice, employee welfare and subject area & grievance issues.

REPORTS TO: Senior HRBP Operations

REPORTING LEVEL: Senior Manager

GEOGRAPHIC SCOPE: Pakistan

WHAT YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR

• Act as a first point of contact for all Industrial Relation matters inclusive of employee welfare / facilities and Facilitate HRBP - SC during CBA negotiations and play a key role in concluding it on a win/win note while incorporating all agreed efficiency targets and initiatives.
• Responsible for keeping Management and CBA abreast of the trends and changes in labour legislation and provide advice for timely compliance.
• Ensure timely compilation of Workers Annual Assessments and Lead & handle all in-house Training & education Programs for Workers by initiating a close liaison with OSDM & Head of Departments for carrying out complete training need analysis of employees and guidance in setting strategy and prioritizing the training inputs for the unit.
• Maintains a regular engagement with external partners including but not limited to EOBI, District Labor Offices, Social Security, etc.
• Arrange forums or seminars to update line managers on labour laws / policy. To ensure that employees issues are handled in a fair and equitable manner, both procedural and substantive fairness.
• Make continuous efforts for education of C.B.A members and to keep them informed about changes in Company Plans, initiatives for productivity improvement and future Company objectives.
• Acts as the single focal point for timely monitoring and maintenance of HSSE and other operational matters of facilities (cafeteria, fair price shop, etc) and welfare.
• Assist HRBP in producing reliable and relevant management information by analyzing sourcing data such as turnover, retention and new hires and suggests appropriate course of action.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Sound educational background preferably Masters or equivalent experience in Business Management and well versed with new HR Concepts. Possess strong administrative skills to optimally handle day to day problems in a constantly evolving environment. Possess wide business knowledge to understand corporate objectives and to be able to establish clear goals and direction consistent with the Company's vision mission and strategy.
• High learning agility coupled with sound knowledge of Labour Laws. Proven experience of Collective Bargaining in an industrial environment.
• Sound social skills e.g. influencing, communication and negotiation skills to work effectively with all levels of staff within the company and externally.
• Better understanding of the labour law to allow them to provide accurate and timely legal advice to all the departments for avoiding labour disturbances. Effective and timely communication link with the management and the C.B.As to quickly address IR issue if any.
• Timely resolution of individual or collective grievances agitated by the C.B.A. and ensure that such resolutions are in conformity with the Company policy, labour laws and existing work practices.
• Ability to educate the C.B.A. members regarding Company Plans to ensure that the Company objectives are achieved.
• Ensure quality recruitment for overseeing requirement as per plan and ability to forecast and handle budgets effectively.
• Prior knowledge and experience of Integrated Work Systems (IWS) will be an added advantage and Ideally 5+ years of experience of Collective Bargaining in an industrial environment and sound knowledge of labour Laws

WE ARE BAT

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• Brands sold in over 200 markets, made in 44 factories in 42 countries
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• Diversity leader in the Financial Times and International Women’s Day Best Practice winner
• Seal Award winner – one of 50 most sustainable companies

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