Associate Manager - IR & ER

Associate Manager Role Overview Designation Title: Associate Manager - IR & ER Department: Industrial Business Unit: AAML Group Company: Arvind Limited Location: Shirpur Work Mode: Onsite About Arvind Limited Arvind is a diversified, innovation-led Indian enterprise with a rich legacy of excellence, integrity, and responsible growth. With deep roots in textiles, the company has evolved into a multi-business organization with capabilities spanning Textiles, Apparel, Retail, Advanced Materials, Environmental Solutions, Communication, Mobility, and Digital Solutions. Driven by innovation, sustainability, and a strong customer-centric approach, Arvind continues to create products and solutions that make a meaningful impact across industries and communities. Its enduring legacy, entrepreneurial spirit, and commitment to building a better future make Arvind a dynamic organization for professionals looking to grow, innovate, and make a difference. Role Summary •      Associate Manager in the Industrial department, Grade E2, with 2-5 years of experience. •      Responsible for managing day-to-day Industrial Relations and Employee Relations activities. •      Focused on maintaining employee discipline, harmonious workplace relations, and statutory compliance. •      Also supports commercial data entry, inventory records, and physical stock verification for cotton, fibre, yarn, and waste. •      Supports yarn spinning operations to help ensure efficient production and consistent quality. Key Responsibilities •      Handle day-to-day employee grievances and ensure timely resolution through coordination with employees, supervisors, and management. •      Maintain harmonious relations with workers, contract labour, and supervisors. •      Monitor employee discipline and support appropriate action in cases of misconduct, absenteeism, and indiscipline. •      Support disciplinary actions, domestic enquiries, and misconduct-related cases. •      Conduct regular shop-floor rounds to monitor employee discipline, attendance, behaviour, and engagement. •      Coordinate with contractors regarding manpower deployment, attendance, wages, PF, ESIC, and other statutory documentation. •      Ensure compliance with applicable labour laws and maintain required statutory records and registers. •      Assist in labour inspections, audits, statutory submissions, and liaison with labour authorities whenever required. •      Support employee welfare, engagement, and other ER initiatives. •      Maintain proper documentation of employee grievances, disciplinary cases, notices, and other IR/ER matters. •      Enter cotton input, waste output, and yarn stock data accurately. •      Maintain records of cotton, fibre, yarn, and waste inventory. •      Conduct physical stock verification against system records. •      Identify and report stock discrepancies for reconciliation. •      Prepare basic stock and material movement reports. Must-Have Skills •      Good understanding of Industrial Relations and Employee Relations practices •      Knowledge of labour laws and statutory compliance requirements •      Strong communication, interpersonal, and conflict-handling skills •      Ability to deal effectively with workers, contract labour, and shop-floor employees •      Good understanding of employee discipline and grievance-handling processes •      Strong documentation skills and attention to detail •      Good knowledge of MS Excel and accurate data entry •      Basic understanding of inventory, stock reconciliation, and material movement •      Good numerical and analytical ability to identify stock discrepancies •      Ability to work closely with Production, Stores, Commercial, Finance, and HR teams Nice-to-Have Skills •      Experience in spinning, yarn manufacturing, or textile manufacturing •      Exposure to labour inspections and statutory audits •      Experience in domestic enquiries and misconduct-related case handling •      Familiarity with employee welfare and engagement initiatives •      Basic understanding of production parameters in yarn spinning operations What We Offer •      Comprehensive Health & Wellness Benefits •      Learning, Certifications & Career Growth Opportunities •      Inclusive & Collaborative Work Culture •      Employee Discounts and Corporate Travel Benefits •      Internal Growth & Cross-Functional Mobility Application Consent By applying for this role, you consent to Arvind Limited processing your application and personal information for recruitment purposes. If shortlisted, you may receive calls or other recruitment-related communications from Veda, our AI-powered recruitment assistant, for interview scheduling, screening, and hiring updates. Department: HR, ER & Payroll (AMD_22_11) Experience: 1 - 6 Years