Senior Associate, Specialist, Employee Relations

Job description

Job Purpose Employee Relations is an important and critical function within HR responsible for creating and driving the right culture and creating a safe environment for Employees. The function is responsible for end-to-end management of all Employee Relations activities including Grievance, Disciplinary, ex-employee litigation, Prevention of Sexual Harassment cases & review of related policies/processes/guidelines, regulatory reporting & statutory compliance activities wherever applicable. Key Accountabilities • Drive and actively contribute to the implementation of the People and ER Strategy initiatives. • Serve as the designated POSH focal point for the organization, overseeing end-to-end compliance, case management, and stakeholder coordination across all pan-India locations in adherence to the POSH Act. • Own and manage the centralized ER MIS repository, driving data integrity, trend analysis, and periodic reporting to senior leadership forums, governance committees, and regulatory stakeholders. • Proactively handle allocated employee-related investigations and conclude in a fair and appropriate manner in line with Principles of Natural Justice. • Ensure that all matters related to disciplinary / grievance are complied with the prescribed DC ‘Terms of References' • Develop and implement plans, practices, and procedures to further support senior business stakeholders and HR Relationship Managers in the handling of complex employment matters. • Periodically review all ER policies and procedures in line with regulations. • Work closely with internal legal team / external legal consultants to manage employee litigations. • Work with Business and HR colleagues and assist in embedding the HR strategy of Risk Culture and Conduct as well as high-performance. Required Experience • Experience of at least 8 years in Employee Relations with exposure to POSH and case management preferred. • Strong analytical, critical thinking, investigative and problem-solving skills. Proven ability to handle sensitive matters with tact and diplomacy and working collaboratively across multiple business lines with stakeholders and colleagues at all levels. • Ability to effectively organize, prioritize and handle multiple assignments simultaneously. • Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment. • Knowledge of employment policies, practices and employment law and regulations. • Experienced in coaching, consulting and advising employees, HR and business stakeholders. • Travel as required. Education / Preferred Qualifications Post graduate in HR / Legal / Labour Laws qualification preferred. Core Competencies • Good communication skills partner with multiple stakeholders • Excellent negotiation, influencing, and planning skills • Excellent negotiation & persuasion skills • Attention to detail • Ability to think critically and identify amicable solutions • Should have a problem-solving mindset to handle issues & be able to think through a problem Technical Competencies • Labour laws • Legal drafting skills Work Relationship • Close working relationship with all HRRM and People managers within the region. • External partners – Lawyers, Labour officers, others. Location: Hyderabad-DBIL Job: Human Capital Management Schedule: Regular Employee Status: Full time