🧑‍⚖️ ER/IR Advisor – Shell India | Hazira (Employee & Industrial Relations)

Job Description

🔍 Summary

Shell India is hiring an ER/IR Advisor to lead Employee Relations (ER) and Industrial Relations (IR) efforts at its Hazira location. This full-time role is ideal for HR professionals with over 8 years of experience in labor compliance, grievance handling, labor law implementation, and contractor workforce governance.

As an Employee Relations and Industrial Relations Advisor at Shell Hazira, you will ensure a legally compliant, proactive, and harmonious workplace while collaborating with internal stakeholders, government bodies, and contractors. You’ll work directly under the ERIR Manager, India, in a high-impact individual contributor role that shapes Shell’s HR and compliance landscape in India.

📋 Job Details at a Glance

💼 Key Responsibilities

As a Shell ER/IR Advisor, your role will cover three critical HR verticals: Employee Relations, Industrial Relations, and Compliance.

👥 Employee Relations & Labor Compliance

• Monitor emerging labor law trends and legal updates to ensure internal compliance
• Manage and lead high-risk or high-impact ER/IR cases, including grievances and disciplinary action
• Represent Shell in labor inspections, audits, and compliance-related discussions
• Ensure governance of statutory compliances in accordance with Indian labor laws
• Collaborate with compliance and legal teams to manage risk mitigation strategies

🤝 Industrial Relations & Contractor Management

• Represent Shell in labor matters with government and regulatory authorities
• Evaluate IR risks in contractor tenders and workforce management
• Oversee IR strategies and practices of major contractors to align with Shell policies
• Prevent co-employment risks and ensure fair labor practices among third-party vendors

🚨 Crisis Management, HSSE & Ethics

• Set up local crisis response and governance structures for labor-related issues
• Lead HR investigations, GHL complaints, and resolve employee grievances swiftly
• Monitor employee sentiment and proactively manage early warning signs
• Ensure duty of care for both employees and contract workforce

🧠 Skills & Competencies

To succeed in this HR advisory role at Shell India, you’ll bring:

• 8+ years of progressive experience in Employee & Industrial Relations
• In-depth knowledge of Indian labor legislation, statutory compliance, and HR governance
• Strong case management and problem-solving skills in complex ER/IR scenarios
• Experience working with government labor offices, auditors, and legal advisors
• Ability to gather and interpret workforce data to identify trends and mitigate risks
• Stakeholder management skills to engage with internal leaders, contractors, and authorities
• Exposure to organizational design, workforce planning, and capability diagnostics

🎓 Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Labor Law, or Business Administration
• Certifications in Labor Law Compliance or HR Governance (preferred)
• Proven track record of implementing organizational-level labor relations strategies
• Experience in heavy industries, manufacturing, oil & gas, or similar sectors (preferred)

🌱 Why Join Shell India?

At Shell, we offer more than a job—we offer a mission to Power Progress. As an ER/IR Advisor in Hazira, you’ll gain:

• Work-life balance with flexible working hours and inclusive leave policies
• Industry-best compensation packages and annual performance-linked increments
• Access to global learning programs, career growth, and leadership development
• A diverse, respectful, and inclusive culture that values integrity and human rights
• A chance to impact the future of sustainable energy and people-first workplaces

🚀 Apply Now

Ready to lead employee and labor relations at one of the world’s most respected energy companies?

👉 Click here to apply via the official Shell Careers Portal
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