Regional Employee Relations Manager IMEA

As the Employee Relations Lead for India, Middle East & Africa at Copeland, you will oversee the implementation of the company's Employee Relations (ER) strategy within the IMEA region. Serving as the main point of contact for all ER matters across India, the Middle East, and Africa, you will ensure consistent policy application, effective case management, and strong collaboration with HR and site leadership teams. Your role will involve addressing region-specific labor/industrial relations issues, such as union strategy and statutory consultation procedures, in partnership with Legal and local HR when necessary. You will lead and manage employee relations activities within the IMEA region, ensuring timely and fair case resolution in alignment with global ER policies. Specifically focusing on the India business, you will provide direct ER leadership as the largest business in the region. Your responsibilities will also include supporting labor/industrial relations strategy, serving as the primary escalation point for complex ER cases, and managing ER case intake, investigation, resolution, and closure across the region. In addition to overseeing ER activities, you will collaborate with regional Business-Facing HR teams to provide hybrid ER support where needed. Monitoring case trends, emerging risks, and delivering insights to leadership will be crucial aspects of your role. You will also execute the Employee Relations annual governance cycle within the region, ensure full adoption of ER case management protocols, and provide coaching and education to site leaders on various HR-related matters. To qualify for this role, you should have a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, with a Master's degree being preferred. You should have at least 7 years of experience in employee relations or HR, including 5+ years of experience in India. Strong leadership, problem-solving, conflict resolution, and team leadership skills are essential, as well as proficiency in English and Marathi, with additional languages being a plus. If you are looking for a challenging role where you can make a significant impact, innovate, and contribute to a sustainable future, join our team at Copeland and start your journey today in Pune, India. Our commitment to sustainability and our people's development will empower you to thrive both personally and professionally while working towards a common goal of creating a better world through innovative HVACR technology and cold chain solutions.,