Industrial Relation Manager

Industrial Relation Manager

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Inspire Motion for Life with Michelin!

A pioneer of engineered materials, Michelin is building the world’s leading manufacturer of life-changing composites and experiences.

Join Michelin Indonesia as our Industrial Relations Manager – Michelin Indonesia today to move your career forward, unlock exciting opportunities, and be part of a world-class organization committed to a better, more sustainable world.

WHY MICHELIN Indonesia

Career Progression: Start your career adventure and build the skills and experience to develop in new directions.

• Wellbeing and Inclusion: At Michelin Indonesia, experience a supportive, inclusive culture that creates space for collaboration and new ideas.

• Become a key Player in a Dynamic Global Brand: At Michelin, we deliver products and experiences that transform everyday moments into extraordinary ones. Join us on our journey to innovate and contribute to exciting projects that impact our world.

OUR TEAM:

In the HR team, we believe that everyone has talent. Hence, we focus on developing our Michelin employees through best-in-class people practices. Together we build our talented employees for today and tomorrow!

MISSION:

In this role, he/she will lead the company’s industrial relations strategy in Indonesia by ensuring full compliance with labor regulations, managing union relationships, minimizing industrial disputes, and safeguarding business continuity through proactive and strategic IR practices.

Key Responsibilities:

1. IR Strategy & Leadership

• Develop and execute a comprehensive Industrial Relations strategy aligned with business goals.
• Provide strategic advisory to management on IR risk, labor trends, and regulatory impact.
• Lead and build a high-performing IR team across sites/operations.

2. Labor Law Governance & Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with Indonesian labor laws and regulations, including Government and Ministerial decrees
• Oversee compliance audits and mitigate legal exposure.
• Partner with Legal to manage complex employment litigation.

3. Union & Collective Relationship Management

• Lead engagement with labor unions at enterprise and site levels.
• Establish long-term, constructive union relationships to maintain industrial harmony.
• Act as negotiator for Collective Labor Agreement (PKB) discussions.

4. Collective Labor Agreement (PKB) Strategy

• Direct the negotiation, renewal, and execution of Collective Labor Agreement.
• Develop negotiation frameworks and Wall position budget, balancing employee welfare and business sustainability.
• Ensure consistent implementation of Collective Labor Agreement across all locations.

5. Industrial Dispute & Crisis Management

• Oversee resolution of complex labor disputes, including Termination disputes, Mass grievances, and strikes
• Represent the company in mediation, conciliation, and Industrial Relations Court (PHI).
• Lead crisis response during industrial unrest (e.g., strikes, demonstrations).

6. Government & External Stakeholder Relations

• Build strategic relationships with Government and External Stakeholder:
• Represent the company in bipartite and tripartite session.
• Monitor regulatory developments and influence policy where relevant.

7. Policy & Framework Development

• Lead development of Company Regulations
• Ensure alignment between policies, PKB, and labor laws.
• Drive standardization of IR practices across all business entities.

8. Risk Management & Advisory

• Identify IR risks (union escalation, legal exposure, workforce dissatisfaction).
• Provide proactive mitigation strategies and scenario planning.
• Advise management on sensitive workforce decisions (restructuring, layoffs, disciplinary actions).

9. Workforce Transformation & Change Management

• Support organizational transformation initiatives from an IR standpoint.
• Manage workforce restructuring projects, ensuring legal compliance and minimal disruption.
• Facilitate communication strategies during major organizational changes.

10. Employee Relations & Engagement

• Monitor industrial climate and employee sentiment across sites.
• Drive initiatives to improve employee relations and minimize disputes.
• Promote a culture of transparency, fairness, and compliance.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Law (preferred), HR, Industrial Engineering, or related field; Master’s degree is an advantage.
• Minimum 8–10 years of experience in Industrial Relations, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Extensive experience managing unionized environments and large workforce populations.
• Proven track record in CLA negotiations and dispute resolution.
• Strong exposure to manufacturing, Petrochemical, Plantation, or labor-intensive industries is preferred.

Key Competencies:

• Deep expertise in Indonesian labor law and industrial relations practices
• Strategic thinking and business acumen
• Advanced negotiation and influencing skills
• Crisis and conflict management
• Leadership and stakeholder management
• Strong communication in Bahasa Indonesia and English)
• High integrity and ability to handle sensitive matters

APPLICATION PROCESS:

• Apply via Michelin Careers Website
• Application deadline: 30 July 2026, OR Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis