HR Governance & Employee Relations Manager

Your Future Evolves Here

Evolent Health has a bold mission to change the health of the nation by changing the way health care is delivered. Our pursuit of this mission is the driving force that brings us to work each day. We believe in embracing new ideas, challenging ourselves and failing forward. We respect and celebrate individual talents and team wins. We have fun while working hard and Evolenteers often make a difference working in everything from scrubs to jeans.

Are we growingAbsolutely and Globally. In 2021 we grew our teams by almost 50% and continue to grow even more in 2022. Are we recognized as a company you are supported by for your career and growth, and a great place to workDefinitely. Evolent Health International (Pune, India) has been certified as Great Places to Work in 2021. In 2020 and 2021 Evolent in the U.S. was both named Best Company for Women to Advance list by Parity.org and earned a perfect score on the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation s Corporate Equality Index (CEI). This index is the nations foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality.

We recognize employees that live our values, give back to our communities each year, and are champions for bringing our whole selves to work each day. If you re looking for a place where your work can be personally and professionally rewarding, don t just join a company with a mission. Join a mission with a company behind it.

What You ll Be Doing:

The HR Governance & Employee Relations Manager at Evolent International (EI), Pune is an individual contributor role responsible for driving HR governance, compliance, and strategic projects across EI. This role combines policy formulation, regulatory adherence, HR process automation, and project management with a strong focus on risk mitigation and employee experience.

Governance & Compliance

• Develop, update, implement, and monitor HR governance frameworks, policies, and processes to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct periodic audits of HR processes and recommend improvements to mitigate risks.
• Ensure statutory compliance and regulatory adherence across India and Philippines, including labor laws and employment regulations.
• Serve as the primary contact for internal and external HR audits.
• Ensure compliance with data privacy regulations and cybersecurity protocols in HR processes.

Strategic Initiatives & Project Management

• Provide strategic and operational support to the VP, Talent & Operations, supporting strategic planning and tracking key deliverables.
• Lead HR transformation projects such as organizational restructuring, workforce planning, including HRIS implementation, process automation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage cross-functional projects involving Talent, Finance, Legal, and other business operations.
• Identify process gaps and implement automation or process improvements for efficiency and scalability.

Employee Relations & Risk Management

• Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders on governance and strategic HR matters.
• Handle sensitive employee relations cases and grievance redressal.
• Ensure compliance with POSH (Prevention of Sexual Harassment) regulations, including spearheading the EI Internal Complaints Committee.
• Support organizational change initiatives, including workforce restructuring and layoffs.
• Act as a point of contact for crisis communication, ensuring accuracy and alignment with legal/ethical standards.

Compensation, Benefits & Vendor Management

• Provide oversight on compensation and benefits processes for governance and compliance.
• Manage relationships with HR vendors, ensuring service quality and cost-effectiveness.

Global HR Partnership

• Serve as the HR liaison for Evolent Philippines, ensuring alignment with global talent strategy and local compliance.
• Collaborate with Talent Partners and Talent Centers of Excellence to deliver consistent employee experience globally.

Operational HR Excellence

• Support performance management cycles, including goal setting, mid-year reviews, and year-end evaluations.
• Address employee relations issues with fairness, consistency, and legal compliance.
• Ensure HR policies and practices are up-to-date and aligned with local labor laws and global standards.
• Leverage HR analytics to drive data-informed decisions and continuous improvement.

To ensure a secure hiring process we have implemented several identity verification steps, including submission of a government issued photo ID. We conduct identity verification during interviews, and final interviews may require onsite attendance. All candidates must complete a comprehensive background check, in-person I-9 verification, and may be subject to drug screening prior to employment. The use of artificial intelligence tools during interviews is prohibited and monitored. Misrepresentation will result in immediate disqualification from consideration.

Mandatory Requirements:

Employees must have a high-speed broadband internet connection with a minimum speed of 50 Mbps and the ability to set up a wired connection to their home network to ensure effective remote work. These requirements may be updated as needed by the business.

Evolent Health is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.