Introduction

Industrial Relations (IR) is a critical pillar in modern Human Resource Management, ensuring workplace harmony, employee engagement, legal compliance, and sustainable productivity. In today’s rapidly evolving business environment driven by labor law reforms, digital HR transformation, gig economy expansion, and unionized workforce dynamics, HR professionals must develop advanced capabilities in collective bargaining, conflict resolution, grievance handling, and employee relations strategy. Industrial Relations for HR Professionals Training Course is designed to equip HR practitioners with practical and strategic competencies to manage industrial relations in compliance-driven, high-performance organizations.

With increasing global emphasis on ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance), ethical labor practices, workforce well-being, and industrial peace, organizations are under pressure to build strong IR frameworks. HR professionals are expected to act as strategic mediators between management and employees while ensuring adherence to labor legislation, trade union regulations, dispute resolution mechanisms, and organizational policies. This program provides a comprehensive, hands-on approach using real-world case studies, simulations, and best practices to strengthen industrial harmony, negotiation power, and workforce stability in both unionized and non-unionized environments.

Programme Curriculum

Industrial Relations for HR Professionals Training Course

Introduction

Course Duration

10 Days

Course Objectives

Understand Industrial Relations frameworks & labor law compliance systems
Develop expertise in collective bargaining and negotiation strategies
Strengthen skills in employee grievance handling & dispute resolution
Build capability in trade union management and engagement
Apply labor legislation and regulatory compliance (ILO standards, national laws)
Enhance workplace conflict management and mediation techniques
Design effective employee relations strategies for workforce stability
Implement disciplinary procedures and fair HR practices
Improve industrial peacebuilding and organizational communication
Manage strike, lockout, and labor unrest situations effectively
Strengthen HR legal risk management and compliance auditing
Apply HR analytics for workforce behavior and IR forecasting
Build strategic HR leadership in industrial relations governance

Target Audience

HR Managers and HR Business Partners
Industrial Relations Officers
Employee Relations Specialists
Line Managers and Supervisors
Plant/Factory HR Executives
Labor Union Representatives
Compliance and Legal Officers
Organizational Development Professionals

Course Modules

Module 1: Foundations of Industrial Relations

IR concepts, scope, and evolution
Stakeholder roles in IR systems
Industrial harmony fundamentals
HR’s strategic IR role
Global IR best practices
Case Study: Labor relations transformation in manufacturing sector

Module 2: Labor Laws & Compliance Framework

National labor law structure
Employment standards regulations
ILO conventions overview
Compliance auditing methods
Legal documentation practices
Case Study: Labor law violation penalties in corporate setup

Module 3: Trade Unions & Collective Bargaining

Union formation and structure
Collective bargaining process
Negotiation stages
Employer-union relationship models
Bargaining power dynamics
Case Study: Successful wage negotiation in automotive industry

Module 4: Conflict Management in Workplace

Sources of workplace conflict
Conflict escalation models
Resolution frameworks
Mediation techniques
HR intervention strategies
Case Study: Resolving interdepartmental dispute in IT firm

Module 5: Grievance Handling Systems

Grievance procedures design
Employee complaint mechanisms
Investigation processes
Documentation standards
Fair hearing principles
Case Study: Grievance escalation in logistics company

Module 6: Disciplinary Action & Code of Conduct

Disciplinary policies structure
Misconduct classification
Investigation procedures
Warning and termination process
Legal safeguards
Case Study: Wrongful termination dispute resolution

Module 7: Industrial Disputes & Resolution

Types of industrial disputes
Arbitration and conciliation
Legal dispute resolution bodies
Settlement agreements
HR mediation role
Case Study: Strike resolution in textile industry

Module 8: Employee Relations Strategy

ER policy development
Employee engagement tools
Communication frameworks
Trust-building strategies
Workplace culture alignment
Case Study: Employee retention improvement in retail chain

Module 9: Negotiation Skills for HR

Negotiation psychology
Win-win bargaining strategies
BATNA concepts
Communication tactics
Stakeholder alignment
Case Study: Contract negotiation in construction sector

Module 10: Workplace Ethics & Compliance

Ethical HR practices
Corporate governance
Whistleblowing systems
Compliance monitoring
Ethical decision-making
Case Study: Ethical breach handling in finance company

Module 11: Industrial Peace & Harmony

Peacebuilding strategies
Employee satisfaction drivers
Trust-building mechanisms
Preventive IR systems
Engagement programs
Case Study: Reducing labor unrest in production plant

Module 12: HR Analytics in IR

Workforce data analysis
Predictive IR modeling
Absenteeism tracking
Turnover insights
Dashboard reporting
Case Study: Predicting strike risk using HR data

Module 13: Crisis Management in IR

Strike management strategies
Lockout handling
Emergency communication plans
Business continuity planning
Stakeholder coordination
Case Study: Crisis handling in public sector strike

Module 14: Global Industrial Relations Trends

Gig economy impact
Remote workforce IR challenges
Automation and labor shift
Global labor standards
Future of work trends
Case Study: Remote workforce dispute resolution

Module 15: Strategic HR Leadership in IR

Strategic HR planning
Leadership influence in IR
Policy formulation
Organizational alignment
Future-ready IR systems
Case Study: Transformation of IR system in multinational company

Training Methodology

Interactive lectures and presentations.
Group discussions and brainstorming sessions.
Hands-on exercises using real-world datasets.
Role-playing and scenario-based simulations.
Analysis of case studies to bridge theory and practice.
Peer-to-peer learning and networking.
Expert-led Q&A sessions.
Continuous feedback and personalized guidance.

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Send us an email: info@fineskilltrainingcenter.org or call +254769199797

Certification

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with a globally- recognized certificate.

Tailor-Made Course

We also offer tailor-made courses based on your needs.

Key Notes

a. The participant must be conversant with English.

b. Upon completion of training the participant will be issued with an Authorized Training Certificate

c. Course duration is flexible and the contents can be modified to fit any number of days.

d. The course fee includes facilitation training materials, 2 coffee breaks, buffet lunch and A Certificate upon successful completion of Training.

e. One-year post-training support Consultation and Coaching provided after the course.

f. Payment should be done at least a week before commence of the training, to Fineskill Training Center account, as indicated in the invoice so as to enable us prepare better for you.

Skills & Software Covered

Conflict resolution Collective bargaining Employee relations Labour law compliance

Programme Fee

Duration: 10 Days

Method: Online or Physical

Online Price: $2,000

Physical Price: $3,000

Certification: Accredited Certificate

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Available Sessions

Location

Month

Year

Oct 19 2026

19 Oct — 30 Oct 2026

💻 Online / Virtual session

Online $2,000