Senior Specialist Employee Relations

Responsibilities

• Employee & Industrial Relations
• Manage Employee Relations (ER) and Industrial Relations (IR) activities across the organization.
• Handle employee grievances, disciplinary actions, domestic inquiries, and conflict resolution.
• Maintain healthy industrial relations with workmen, unions (if applicable), and internal stakeholders.
• Support management in negotiations, settlements, and dispute resolution.
• Contract Labor Management
• End-to-end management of contract labor including onboarding, attendance, deployment, and exit.
• Ensure compliance with Contract Labor (Regulation & Abolition) Act and other applicable labor laws.
• Coordinate with contractors for manpower planning and performance monitoring.
• Payroll & Vendor Coordination
• Supervise and validate contract payroll processing in coordination with vendors.
• Ensure accuracy of wages, statutory deductions, and timely disbursement.
• Audit contractor bills and payroll records for compliance and correctness.
• Statutory & Legal Compliance
• Ensure 100% compliance with applicable labor laws (Factories Act, Shops & Establishments Act, PF, ESI, Minimum Wages, Bonus, Gratuity, etc.).
• Prepare and file statutory returns, registers, and records within timelines.
• Handle inspections, audits, and queries from labor authorities.
• Coordinate with legal advisors on labor-related cases and compliance matters.
• Government Liaison & Licensing
• Liaise with various government authorities (Labor Department, Factory Inspectorate, PF/ESI offices, etc.).
• Manage preparation, renewal, and maintenance of statutory licenses and registrations.
• Handle submission of statutory returns and responses to notices.
• Employee Engagement & People Management
• Plan and execute employee engagement activities to improve morale and workplace culture.
• Support initiatives related to employee communication, welfare, and retention.
• Act as a bridge between management and employees to foster trust and transparency.
• Data Analysis & Reporting
• Maintain and analyze ER/IR data, manpower data, attrition, absenteeism, and compliance dashboards.
• Prepare MIS reports and presentations for management review.
• Use data insights to support decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Required Skills & Competencies
• Strong knowledge of labor laws, ER & IR practices
• Hands-on experience in contract labor and payroll handling
• Excellent grievance handling and negotiation skills
• Strong people management and stakeholder coordination abilities
• Proficiency in MS Excel (advanced level) and PowerPoint for data analysis and presentations
• Good communication, documentation, and reporting skills
• Ability to work independently and handle pressure situations
• Educational Qualification
• MBA / MSW / PG Diploma in HR or Labor Laws (preferred)
• Certification in Labor Laws or IR (added advantage)
• Jabil, including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
• Accommodation Statement
• If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Jabil.com/Careers site as a result of your disability. You can request a

Additional Information

At Jabil (NYSE: JBL), we are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions. With 60 years of experience across industries and a vast network of over 100 sites worldwide, Jabil combines global reach with local expertise to deliver both scalable and customized solutions. Our commitment extends beyond business success as we strive to build sustainable processes that minimize environmental impact and foster vibrant and diverse communities around the globe. Role Overview The ER Specialist will be responsible for managing Employee Relations (ER), Industrial Relations (IR), contract labor administration, statutory compliance, and workforce engagement. The role requires strong people management skills, hands-on experience with labor laws, government liaison, and data-driven HR reporting.

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