DGM – HR & Industrial Relations Jobs in Nagpur, Maharashtra | Manufacturing HR Leadership

DGM HR & IR Job Vacancy in Nagpur | Union Handling & Industrial Relations

Orbit Global HR Consultants, a leading HR recruitment agency in Nagpur, Maharashtra, is hiring an experienced DGM – HR & Industrial Relations for a reputed manufacturing organization in Nagpur.

This is a senior-level HR & IR leadership opportunity for professionals with strong expertise in Industrial Relations, Union Handling, Collective Bargaining, Long-Term Wage Settlements, Labour Laws, Plant HR and Contract Labour Management.

Job Details

Position: Deputy General Manager – HR & Industrial Relations
Location: Nagpur, Maharashtra
Industry: Steel / Metals / Engineering / Manufacturing
Experience: 15–25 Years
CTC: ₹30–35 LPA Maximum
Reporting To: CHRO / Senior Management
Employment Type: Full-Time

About the DGM – HR & Industrial Relations Role

The selected candidate will lead the HR and Industrial Relations function for a large manufacturing operation and will be responsible for maintaining industrial harmony, managing trade unions, negotiating settlements, ensuring labour law compliance and supporting plant productivity.

Industrial Relations and Union Handling will be the core focus of this position.

The ideal candidate should have a proven track record of independently managing unionized manufacturing environments, conducting collective bargaining, negotiating wage settlements and Long-Term Settlements (LTS), resolving labour disputes and handling complex employee relations matters.

Key Responsibilities – DGM HR & IR

1. Industrial Relations & Union Handling

• Lead the complete Industrial Relations function for the manufacturing facility.
• Manage relationships with recognized trade unions and employee representatives.
• Independently handle Union Negotiations and Collective Bargaining.
• Lead Long-Term Wage Settlements (LTS) and wage revision negotiations.
• Handle productivity-linked settlements, bonus negotiations and other workmen settlements.
• Develop proactive strategies to maintain industrial peace and harmonious employee relations.
• Handle grievances, industrial disputes and workforce-related conflicts.
• Manage strikes, go-slow situations, demonstrations and other industrial relations challenges.
• Provide strategic IR advice to Plant Head and senior management.

2. Labour Laws & Statutory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with applicable Central and Maharashtra labour laws.
• Manage statutory requirements related to factory operations and workmen.
• Handle Labour Department and Factory Inspectorate inspections.
• Coordinate with PF, ESIC and other statutory authorities.
• Manage labour disputes and conciliation proceedings.
• Ensure proper statutory documentation and records.
• Monitor compliance of contract labour and manpower service providers.

3. Plant HR Management

• Lead end-to-end Plant HR Operations.
• Develop manpower plans aligned with production and business requirements.
• Drive manpower optimization and workforce productivity.
• Monitor absenteeism, attrition, overtime and workforce costs.
• Partner with Plant Leadership and Operations teams on HR initiatives.
• Implement HR policies, processes and systems across the manufacturing facility.

4. Contract Labour Management

• Manage contract labour deployment and productivity.
• Ensure contractor compliance with statutory requirements.
• Conduct contractor compliance audits.
• Monitor contractor wages, PF, ESIC, attendance and statutory documentation.
• Drive cost-effective contract workforce management.

5. Employee Relations

• Build strong employee relations and workplace engagement.
• Establish effective grievance-resolution mechanisms.
• Conduct employee communication and workmen engagement initiatives.
• Drive employee welfare and engagement programs.
• Promote discipline, productivity and accountability.

6. Disciplinary Proceedings & Domestic Enquiries

• Handle misconduct cases, charge sheets and show-cause notices.
• Conduct and manage Domestic Enquiries.
• Handle disciplinary actions in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.
• Coordinate with Legal teams on labour disputes and litigation.
• Maintain proper documentation of disciplinary and IR cases.

7. Government Liaisoning

Develop and maintain effective relationships with:

• Labour Department
• Labour Commissioner
• Factory Inspector
• PF / ESIC Authorities
• Local Government Authorities
• Other statutory bodies

Represent the organization in inspections, conciliation proceedings and labour-related matters.

Candidate Profile

Required Experience

• 15–25 years of experience in HR & Industrial Relations.
• Strong experience in Manufacturing / Steel / Metals / Engineering / Process Industries.
• Significant experience working with Unionized Manufacturing Workforces.
• Proven experience in Union Handling and Collective Bargaining.
• Hands-on experience in Long-Term Settlements (LTS) and Wage Negotiations.
• Experience managing large workforces and contract labour.
• Strong exposure to labour disputes, disciplinary proceedings and government liaisoning.

Mandatory Skills

Candidates MUST have strong hands-on Industrial Relations and Union Handling experience.

Key skills required:

• Industrial Relations
• Union Handling
• Trade Union Management
• Collective Bargaining
• Long-Term Settlements
• Wage Negotiations
• Employee Relations
• Labour Disputes
• Domestic Enquiries
• Contract Labour Management
• Labour Law Compliance
• Government Liaisoning
• Plant HR
• Manufacturing HR

Educational Qualification

MBA / PGDM – HR, MPM, MSW, PGDIR, Labour Welfare or equivalent qualification preferred.

LLB / Diploma in Labour Laws will be an added advantage.

Language Requirement

Marathi – Mandatory

Hindi and English proficiency will be preferred.

Who Should Apply?

This opportunity is ideal for senior HR professionals currently working as:

• DGM – HR & IR
• DGM – HR
• AGM – HR & IR
• AGM – IR
• AGM – Plant HR
• Senior Manager – HR & IR
• Senior Manager – Industrial Relations
• Head – HR & IR
• Plant HR Head

Professionals from Steel, Metals, Engineering, Automotive, Cement, Heavy Engineering, Mining and other labour-intensive manufacturing industries are encouraged to apply.

Important: Hardcore IR Profile Required

This is not a predominantly Generalist HR, Talent Acquisition, L&D or Corporate HR position.

Candidates must demonstrate substantial hands-on experience in Union Handling, Collective Bargaining, LTS, Wage Negotiations and Plant Industrial Relations.

Salary & Benefits

CTC: ₹30–35 LPA Maximum

Compensation will depend on the candidate's experience, current CTC, IR expertise and overall suitability for the position.

Apply for DGM – HR & Industrial Relations Jobs in Nagpur

If you are an experienced HR & IR professional looking for DGM HR jobs in Nagpur, this is an excellent opportunity to take up a senior leadership position with a reputed manufacturing organization.

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Orbit Global HR Consultants specializes in HR recruitment, executive search, manufacturing recruitment, Plant HR hiring, Industrial Relations recruitment and senior management hiring in Nagpur and across Maharashtra.