Employee Relations Senior Specialist

The Employee Relations Senior Specialist, based in the Employee Relations (ER) Center of Excellence in Hyderabad, is responsible for driving complex and sensitive employee relations matters across the assigned regions in India. This includes conducting comprehensive investigations, providing expert guidance on disciplinary actions and conflict resolution, and overseeing the implementation of employee relations processes to ensure fair and compliant application of company policies. As a strategic consultant and escalation point, you will work closely with senior business leaders and HR to address employee relations concerns, identify emerging risks, and deliver training sessions for HR teams and people managers. You will lead and conduct high-risk investigations, ensuring accurate fact-finding and legally sound conclusions. Serving as a strategic consultant, you will provide expert guidance on disciplinary actions, performance issues, and conflict resolution. By overseeing the implementation of employee relations processes and proactively addressing concerns, you will contribute to fostering a positive work environment and mitigating risks in alignment with business priorities. Your role will involve delivering training sessions, supporting corporate ER initiatives, and enhancing policies and processes to promote fairness, consistency, and operational efficiency. With strong business acumen and interpersonal skills, you will engage stakeholders effectively and ensure that ER actions support broader business outcomes. Additionally, you will uphold confidentiality, share information judiciously, and foster a culture of trust, fairness, and ethical behavior within the organization. To excel in this role, you should have 8-12 years of progressive experience in Employee Relations or related roles, along with an undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience. You should possess strong coaching, facilitation, and presentation skills, as well as the ability to influence leaders at all levels and build trust-based partnerships. Proficiency in managing multiple priorities, analyzing data, and developing strategic ER solutions will be essential, along with fluency in English and local languages and excellent communication skills. This role may require occasional travel and the ability to perform general office requirements with or without reasonable accommodations. By demonstrating your expertise in employee relations, problem-solving abilities, and strong interpersonal skills, you will contribute to the success of the ER function and the organization at large.,