Manager - IR & Admin

Job description

Key Responsibilities

A. Statutory Approvals – Project & Construction Phase Coordinate and obtain applicable approvals from DTCP/competent planning authorities, TANGEDCO/TNEB, TNPCB and other relevant government departments. Coordinate factory building approvals, factory plan approvals, factory license and other applicable permissions in consultation with the concerned departments. Ensure applicable statutory requirements relating to land use, building construction, electrical installations, fire safety, environmental compliance and occupational safety are addressed.

Coordinate with Civil, Electrical, EHS, Projects and external consultants to secure approvals before commencement of relevant activities. Track approval timelines, dependencies and critical-path activities to avoid delays in construction and commissioning. B. Factory Operational Compliance Ensure compliance with applicable labour laws, factory legislation, industrial relations requirements, environmental regulations and other statutory obligations.

Coordinate applicable registrations, licenses, renewals, periodic returns, inspections and statutory submissions. Maintain a statutory compliance calendar and proactively monitor due dates, validity periods and regulatory changes. Coordinate statutory inspections, audits, notices and correspondence with government authorities and ensure timely closure of observations. Maintain statutory registers, records, certificates, approvals and supporting documentation for audits and inspections.

C. Industrial Relations & Contract Labour Management Coordinate contract labour compliance, contractor documentation, labour license requirements, applicable registrations and statutory records. Ensure compliance with applicable wage, social security, employment and other labour-related requirements. Support workforce-related IR matters, contractor coordination, employee welfare and grievance resolution as required. D. Administration & Stakeholder Coordination Act as the single point of contact for statutory and regulatory matters relating to the new facility.

Manage external statutory consultants and coordinate with internal functions for timely submission of documents and closure of requirements. Establish a structured compliance tracker, responsibility matrix and periodic review mechanism. Provide periodic updates to management on approval status, pending actions, compliance risks and mitigation plans. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Timely completion of applicable statutory approvals as per the project schedule.

All required licenses and permissions in place before the relevant construction, commissioning or operational activities. 100% timely completion of applicable statutory returns, renewals and submissions. Zero avoidable statutory non-compliances, penalties or production interruptions attributable to compliance failures. Timely closure of statutory inspection observations and audit findings.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Commerce (BCom); Master of Business Administration (MBA); Post Graduate Diploma In Industrial Relations and Personnel Management (PGD IRPM)