HR Head - Employee Relations & Industrial Relations

Description:

Role & responsibilities:

- Develop and execute India ER/LR strategy aligned with Global and ASPAC frameworks.

- Ensure compliant handling of employee relations, performance management, and grievance matters while coaching leaders.

- Lead labor relations strategy including CBA negotiations and advisory support for M&A, restructuring, and workforce events.

- Ensure policy compliance, governance, and consistent employee experience across plants in India.

- Build team capability, external networks, and drive continuous improvement in ER/LR processes.

Preferred candidate profile:

- 12+ years of HR experience with at least 3 years in people management, and strong expertise in diagnosing organizational needs and building leadership capability.

- Proven ability to lead change, manage complex multi-functional stakeholders, and influence effectively across matrixed environments.

- Demonstrated strength in analytical thinking, simplifying complex inputs, and building trust through transparent, empathetic communication.