Vice President - Employee Relations

Description:

Location: Powai, Mumbai

Experience: 12-15 years (Minimum 7 years into core E.R)

We are hiring for a Vice President Employee Relations role. This is an Individual Contributor role requiring deep expertise in employee relations, labour laws, and compliance within a complex, regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead end-to-end Employee Relations (ER) case management including grievances, disciplinary actions, and investigations

- Drive ER frameworks, policies, and governance in alignment with regulatory requirements

- Manage sensitive and high-risk cases with sound judgment and adherence to legal standards

- Partner with HRBPs and business stakeholders to provide ER advisory and ensure compliance

- Handle employee litigation in collaboration with internal and external legal teams

- Lead POSH cases, inquiries, and awareness initiatives

- Drive labour law compliance across entities and manage regulatory changes

- Track ER cases, produce analysis, and identify trends for proactive risk mitigation

Mandatory Skills & Experience:

- 12 - 15 years of HR experience with minimum 6 - 7 years in core Employee Relations

- Strong hands-on experience in end-to-end ER case management and investigations

- Deep practical knowledge of Indian labour laws, including:

- Industrial Disputes Act

- Shops & Establishment Act

- POSH Act

- Standing Orders

- Wage and labour compliance regulations

- Proven experience in disciplinary actions, grievance handling, and misconduct investigations

- Exposure to risk, compliance, and governance frameworks

- Strong stakeholder management and advisory capabilities

Educational Qualifications:

- Postgraduate in Human Resources / Labour Relations

- Degree in Law or specialization in Labour Laws preferred