Junior Officer - Welfare Officer

About the Company

Adani Group is a diversified Indian conglomerate comprising ten publicly traded companies. It has a nationwide presence with a focus on world-class logistics and utility infrastructure. Headquartered in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, Adani Group is a leader in India's infrastructure sector, especially in logistics and energy, with operations guided by global standards and boasting four investment-grade ratings.

Job Purpose

The Welfare Officer at a coal mining site holds a statutory responsibility to nurture harmonious relations between employees and management, manage grievances, and promote a positive work environment. This role oversees welfare activities, assists in leave management, and initiates measures to enhance workers' quality of life and well-being.

Responsibilities

• Maintain effective communication between management and employees to support harmonious relations.
• Raise individual and collective grievances with management ensuring timely resolution.
• Facilitate employee adjustment to their workplace to improve productivity and working conditions.
• Support formation and management of welfare-related committees such as Works and Joint Production Committees, Co-operative Societies, and Safety-First and Welfare Committees.
• Provide guidance to these committees to foster participation in welfare and safety initiatives.
• Assist management with leave policies, explaining rules, helping workers apply for leave, and managing authorized absences.
• Inform employees about their leave benefits and address related queries.
• Advise on welfare provisions including housing, food, sanitation, social/recreational facilities, and employees’ children's education.
• Supervise welfare activities, including training and education, ensuring compliance with standards.
• Recommend and implement improvements to elevate workers' living standards and wellbeing.
• Keep records of welfare activities and prepare annual welfare reports for authorities.
• Ensure adherence to statutory welfare requirements and drive ongoing welfare improvements.
• Coordinate deployment and effective use of digital solutions to boost team productivity and align with business goals.

Key Internal Stakeholders

• Heads of Departments (HODs)
• Employees

Key External Stakeholders

• Director General of Mines Safety (DGMS)
• Forest Department
• Environment Authorities

Experience Required

Applicants should have between 12 and 20 years of relevant work experience.