Workmen Management Cell

Job Description – Workmen Management Cell (WMC)

Position Details

Particulars	Details
Designation	Manager / Senior Manager / DGM – Workmen Management Cell
Experience	5 – 20 Years
Qualification	Any Graduate / Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech (Engineering discipline preferred) with exposure to Industrial Relations (IR) & Labour Welfare
Industry Preference	Construction, Infrastructure, Manufacturing, Heavy Engineering, EPC, Industrial Projects, Oil & Gas, Power, Mining
Cadre Range	M1A / M1B / M2 / DGM (based on experience and competency)
CTC Range	?8 LPA – ?30 LPA (depending on experience, location & project exposure)
Reporting To	Project HR Head / Regional HR Head / IR Head
Location	Project Sites / Regional Offices / Corporate Office

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Job Purpose

To manage and administer workmen deployment, labour compliance, industrial relations, contractor workforce management, statutory adherence, grievance handling, and workforce discipline across project sites while ensuring uninterrupted project execution and harmonious employee relations.

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Key Responsibilities

1. Workmen Administration & Deployment

• Manage end-to-end workmen onboarding and deployment process.
• Coordinate with project teams for manpower requirements.
• Track workforce strength, absenteeism, utilization, and productivity.
• Maintain accurate workmen records and manpower MIS.
• Ensure timely mobilization and demobilization of workforce.

2. Contractor Workforce Management

• Manage labour contractors and subcontractor workforce.
• Monitor contractor manpower deployment against project requirements.
• Verify labour licenses, registrations, and statutory documents.
• Conduct periodic audits of contractor compliance.
• Coordinate with contractors for workforce planning and deployment.

3. Industrial Relations (IR)

• Maintain healthy industrial relations at project sites.
• Handle workmen grievances and disciplinary issues.
• Support wage negotiations and settlements.
• Liaise with union representatives and workforce leaders.
• Prevent labour disputes through proactive engagement.

4. Labour Law Compliance

Ensure compliance with:

• Contract Labour (Regulation & Abolition) Act
• Building and Other Construction Workers (BOCW) Act
• Industrial Disputes Act
• Minimum Wages Act
• Payment of Wages Act
• EPF Regulations
• ESI Regulations
• Factories Act
• Occupational Safety, Health & Working Conditions Code
• Labour Welfare Fund Compliance

5. Statutory Compliance Monitoring

• Conduct labour compliance audits.
• Maintain statutory registers and records.
• Coordinate inspections by Labour Department authorities.
• Manage compliance documentation and reporting.
• Ensure corrective actions are implemented.

6. Workmen Welfare Activities

• Monitor labour accommodation facilities.
• Ensure canteen and transportation facilities.
• Coordinate medical camps and welfare initiatives.
• Address site-level welfare concerns.
• Support employee engagement programs.

7. Discipline & Employee Relations

• Investigate disciplinary cases.
• Manage warning notices and misconduct cases.
• Participate in domestic inquiries when required.
• Ensure site discipline and adherence to company policies.

8. MIS & Reporting

• Prepare manpower reports and dashboards.
• Monitor workforce costs and trends.
• Submit compliance reports to management.
• Track labour productivity metrics.
• Generate monthly and weekly workforce analytics.

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Required Technical Competencies

Must Have

• Industrial Relations
• Labour Law Knowledge
• Contractor Workforce Management
• Labour Compliance Audits
• Workmen Documentation
• Wage Management
• Labour Deployment Planning
• Workforce Analytics

Preferred

• SAP HR
• SuccessFactors
• Oracle HRMS
• MS Excel Advanced
• Power BI
• Labour Management Systems

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Behavioral Competencies

• Stakeholder Management
• Conflict Resolution
• Negotiation Skills
• Problem Solving
• Leadership
• Communication Skills
• Decision Making
• Team Management
• Crisis Management

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Sourcing Keywords (Boolean Search)

Use the following keywords while sourcing:

Primary Keywords

• Workmen Management
• Industrial Relations
• IR
• Labour Management
• Labour Welfare
• Workforce Administration
• Contractor Management
• Site HR
• Construction HR
• Compliance Officer
• Labour Compliance

Alternate Designations

• Assistant Manager – IR
• Manager – Industrial Relations
• Manager – Labour Administration
• Labour Welfare Officer
• Site HR Manager
• Workmen Management Officer
• Employee Relations Manager
• Industrial Relations Executive
• Contractor Workforce Manager
• Labour Relations Specialist

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Target Companies for Sourcing

EPC & Construction

• Larsen & Toubro (L&T)
• Tata Projects
• Afcons Infrastructure
• Shapoorji Pallonji
• KEC International
• Kalpataru Projects
• Megha Engineering (MEIL)
• Reliance Infrastructure
• JMC Projects
• NCC Limited

Manufacturing & Heavy Engineering

• Tata Steel
• JSW Steel
• Jindal Steel
• Vedanta
• Adani Group
• Ultratech Cement
• ACC Cement
• Dalmia Cement
• BHEL
• Thermax

Oil & Gas / Energy

• ONGC
• IOCL
• BPCL
• HPCL
• Cairn Oil & Gas
• GAIL

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Mandatory Screening Questions

1. Total years of experience in Industrial Relations?
2. Current role in Workmen/Contract Labour Management?
3. Number of workmen managed at a single location?
4. Experience in handling labour unions? (Yes/No)
5. Knowledge of BOCW, CLRA, EPF, ESI compliance?
6. Experience in contractor workforce management?
7. Number of labour contractors handled?
8. Experience working at project/construction sites?
9. Current CTC and Expected CTC?
10. Notice Period and earliest joining availability?

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Ideal Candidate Profile

? 5–20 years of experience in Industrial Relations, Labour Compliance, and Workmen Management

? Exposure to large construction, infrastructure, manufacturing, refinery, power, or EPC projects

? Managed 500–5000+ contract workmen

? Strong labour law and statutory compliance expertise

? Experience dealing with contractors, unions, labour authorities, and project stakeholders

? Willingness to work at project/site locations