Senior Manager Employee Relations

Job Summary

Overview We are looking for a seasoned Employee Relations Manager to lead a newly formed Employee Relations Center of Excellence based in India. In this critical leadership role, you will define and execute the regional Employee Relations strategy, lead a team of Employee Relations Partners, manage high-risk/high-profile investigations and partner with Senior Business Leaders, Legal and HR executives to foster a positive, compliant and thriving workplace culture. This role will report to the Vice President, Employee Relations.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership COE Execution: Define and execute the regional ER strategy across India; assist in building robust processes, performance improvement processes, investigation frameworks, tools, and technology enablement for the COE.
• Team Mentorship Growth: Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing group of Employee Relations Partners, guiding them on effective investigation methods, witness credibility, and outcome recommendations.
• Complex Investigations: Direct and manage high-risk, sensitive, and escalated investigations (e.g., Code of Conduct, POSH, Fraud/Theft, Discrimination, Retaliation, and Hostile Work Environment).
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Legal, Risk, Global Security Organization (GSO), and Ethics to ensure fair, consistent policy application.
• Proactive ER Data Insights: Analyze case data and ER trends to identify systemic risks and design proactive strategies that promote a positive workplace climate aligned with core company values.
• Compliance Policy: Protect the balance of interests for both associates and the organization in alignment with local labor laws, regulatory requirements, and internal policies.

Qualifications

• University Degree
• Labor Law Expertise: Degree in Law is preferred
• Experience: 10+ years of dedicated HR/ER experience within complex, multinational, or matrixed organizations
• Prior managerial experience

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