Head of Industrial Relations

About the Company

A leading FMCG manufacturing organization based out of Bangalore.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the overall IR strategy aligned with business goals, ensuring a stable and productive industrial environment across manufacturing locations.
• Lead negotiations with unions, manage long-term settlements, handle disputes, and maintain constructive relationships with worker representatives and key stakeholders.
• Ensure full compliance with labor laws and industrial regulations. Represent the organization in conciliation proceedings, labor courts, and statutory forums as required.
• Proactively identify potential industrial risks, manage grievances, prevent disruptions, and ensure swift resolution of disputes to minimize business impact.

Skills and qualifications

• 25–30 years of experience in Industrial Relations within large manufacturing organizations, preferably FMCG or other high-volume industries.
• Extensive experience managing unionized environments and multiple plant locations.
• Strong knowledge of labor laws, collective bargaining, and dispute resolution.
• Demonstrated leadership, stakeholder management, and negotiation capabilities.
• The role will be based out of Bangalore, with significant travel involved.

What's On Offer

Opportunity to be part of a large, well-established manufacturing organization with significant market presence, offering a senior leadership role with high visibility and strategic impact.