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.

Employee Relations Manager

Manager- Employee Relations