Assistant Manager - Industrial Relations

WE ARE HIRING: Assistant Manager – Industrial Relations 

Location: Sri Lanka
Employment Type: Full Time
Industry: Banking & Financial Services 

Role Overview 

We are seeking a highly competent Assistant Manager – Industrial Relations to support employee relations, industrial relations, labor law compliance, and disciplinary management within a leading banking environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining workplace harmony, managing legal and industrial relations matters, and ensuring compliance with employment legislation and organizational policies. 

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, focusing on employee relations, industrial relations, HR policies, and workplace harmony.
• Stay updated on Employment Law and attend consultations on labor-related matters.
• Liaise with legal counsel and represent the organization at Labor Tribunals, Higher Courts, and other relevant forums.
• Provide expert advice on industrial relations matters while ensuring compliance with legal requirements and industry best practices.
• Handle disciplinary matters and recommend appropriate disciplinary actions in consultation with management.
• Draft service agreements and documentation related to employee disciplinary and industrial relations matters.
• Manage interactions with employee organizations, trade unions, and labor authorities.
• Support management in maintaining positive employee relations and resolving workplace disputes.
• Ensure timely resolution of grievances and disciplinary issues in line with organizational policies.
• Act as a liaison between management, employees, employee organizations, and labor authorities.

Candidate Profile

• Attorney-at-Law qualification is mandatory.
• Possession of a full or part qualification in Human Resources Management or a related field from a recognized university or professional body.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar capacity, preferably in Industrial Relations or HR Compliance.
• Strong knowledge of Labor Law and Industrial Relations practices.
• Proven experience handling employee relations and industrial relations procedures.
• Thorough understanding of Employment Law and the legal framework governing labor disputes.
• Strong understanding of HR policies, disciplinary procedures, and grievance management.
• Experience drafting legal, disciplinary, and industrial relations documentation.
• Knowledge of legal processes, including representation at Labor Tribunals and Courts.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to analyze complex legal and HR issues and provide practical solutions.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to engage with legal teams, management, unions, and employees.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Exposure to the banking industry will be an added advantage.

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