Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions and value-added services for freight and transit rail. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation and Faiveley Transport, the company has unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems. Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress, creating transportation solutions that move and improve the world. Wabtec has approximately 27,000 employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit the company’s new website at: http://www.WabtecCorp.com.

It’s not just about your career… or your job title…it’s about who you are and the impact you are going to make on the world. Do you want to go into uncharted waters…do things that haven’t been done to make yours and someone else's life better? Wabtec has been doing that for decades and we will continue to do so! Through our people, leadership development, services, technology and scale, Wabtec delivers better outcomes for global customers by speaking the language of industry.

Key missions of the position:

The incumbent would be the IR Lead is responsible for managing all aspects of IR of Transit India.  The incumbent will have the responsibility of ensuring IR functional delivery and excellence in Employee Engagement/Advocacy, Employee Relations, ensure compliance with labour laws and regulations. Works closely with unions and employee representatives to create and deliver people practices that develop and maintain positive working relationships between an organization and its people

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with labour laws and regulations, safety regulations, and other employment-related laws.Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.Manage employee relations, including addressing employee grievances, conflicts, and other workplace issues.Developing and maintaining positive relationships with employees, management, and labour unionsConducting investigations into employee misconduct or violations of company policiesProvides counsel to workers regarding company and Governmental policies, regulations, and procedures.Facilitating negotiations between management and labour unionsProviding advice and support to management on industrial relations issuesLead the contract management. Monitors all operational processes and procedures using a compliance management platform to ensure that the company complies with all legal regulations and ethical standardsPeople Management: NoBudget Management:  Yes

Candidate ProfileEducation/Training : Masters Degree in Human Resources , Diploma in Labour Law & Industrial Relations   Professional Experience15 years of experience in the IR functionShould have led Long Term Wage Settlement process (18(1) & 12 (3) in the pastKnowledge of all statutory & compliance regulations related to factoryStrong stakeholder orientation and ability to work in a globally matrixed organization.Excellent interpersonal consulting and leadership skillsAbility to collaborate/consult make decisionsHighly motivated self-starter with strong result orientation and ability to drive and manage change.Ability to quickly build rapport and credible relationships across all levels of the organization.Strong employee advocacy and ability to build comfort and approachabilityKey Competences (Transversal/Professional)Competence & LevelTime management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines : AdvancedStrong analytical and problem-solving skills : AdvancedVerbal and written communication skills : AdvancedLanguagesEnglish & Tamil (Mandatory)Other SpecificationsExcellent organizational skills and attention to detail.Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies.Ability to acquire a thorough understanding of the organization's hierarchy, jobs, qualifications, compensation practices, and the administrative practices related to those factors

Wabtec Corporation is committed to taking on the world’s toughest challenges. In order to fulfill that commitment we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences and styles…people like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.