Manager- Employee Relations

Decision Making Authority

• ER Strategy
• Employment Laws compliance
• Conflict Resolution
• Policy adherence
• POSH Compliance
• Investigation of ER Incidents
• Labor Litigations Management
• ER Advisory
• Policy Development
• LTS, Recommendation and Audits

Role Responsibilities:

• Partner with business leaders and HR teams to develop and implement employee relations strategies & programs aligned with company objectives.
• Investigate and resolve employee concerns, incidents, grievances, and disciplinary matters in a fair, confidential, and timely manner.
• Maintain a strong understanding of Indian labor & employment laws and regulations, ensuring company policies and practices are compliant.
• Analyze employee relations data and trends to identify areas for improvement and implement proactive solutions.
• Advise management on employee relations best practices and provide guidance on handling sensitive situations.
• Manage the employee relations budget and ensure efficient utilization of resources.
• Stay updated on current trends and legal developments in employee relations.
• Collaborate with other HR departments on initiatives related to employee engagement, retention, and performance management.
• Manage and guide labor litigations across India locations through timely guidance to the Unit HRMs / HRBPs, appointment of advocates, decisions on appeals, finalizing drafts and other legal documents including guidance on out of court settlements etc.
• Provide POSH administration end to end across Diageo India and its subsidiaries.
• Be single point of contact for all ER matters and coordinate with Legal department on all matters pertaining to HR interface with Legal.
• Conduct / facilitate training on ER and compliance topics for employees and people managers.
• Provide ER oversight for developing and amending employee policies

Experience / skills required

• MBA / MSW from a well-known institute [ LLB / Graduation in Law is preferred ]
• 8 10 years of relevant work experience in ER roles across leading MNCs
• Hands on experience of managing labor litigations in multiple locations, holding conference with advocates.
• Had previously led and managed employee related investigations.
• End to end knowledge and experience of Employment laws compliance in India.