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Head - Industrial Relations (Infrastructure)

Mumbai Permanent View Job Description
This role leads the Industrial Relations function, driving labour strategy, union engagement, compliance and workforce governance across a large, multi-location infrastructure platform.It requires a senior IR leader (10-12 + years of minimum experience) who can ensure legal compliance, maintain industrial harmony and proactively manage workforce risks.
  • Lead IR strategy for a large, multi-location infrastructure business
  • High ownership and autonomy in workforce governance and IR matters

About Our Client

  • The client is a global investor-backed infrastructure platform with a portfolio of operational assets across India.



Job Description

  • Lead the Industrial Relations function and align IR strategy with business and operational needs
  • Manage union relationships
  • Ensure compliance with labour laws (including new labour codes) and statutory requirements
  • Handle industrial disputes, grievances and disciplinary processes end-to-end
  • Drive contract labour governance and ensure compliance across vendors and contractors
  • Implement IR policies, frameworks and governance mechanisms across all locations
  • Partner with operations and leadership teams to ensure workforce stability and productivity
  • Identify and mitigate IR risks, including potential disruptions (strikes, unrest, etc.)
  • Strengthen employee engagement and industrial harmony across a largely contractual workforce

The Successful Applicant

  • A seasoned IR leader with minimum 10+ years of experience managing large, multi-location workforces, ideally within infrastructure, manufacturing, logistics, construction or similar sectors.
  • Strong expertise in labour laws, union management, dispute resolution and IR governance, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and operate independently in complex, on-ground environments.

What's on Offer

  • A high-impact leadership role with full ownership of the Industrial Relations function across a large infrastructure platform
  • The opportunity to drive workforce stability, compliance and long-term IR strategy
Quote job ref
JN-112025-6887769

Job summary

Function
Human Resources
Sub Sector
Industrial Relations
What is your area of specialisation?
Transport & Distribution
Location
Mumbai
Job Type
Permanent
Job Reference
JN-112025-6887769

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.