Employee Relations

Overview

KPMG entities in India are professional services firm(s). These Indian member firms are affiliated with KPMG International Limited. KPMG was established in India in August 1993. Our professionals leverage the global network of firms, and are conversant with local laws, regulations, markets and competition. KPMG has offices across India in Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Chennai, Gurugram, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kochi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Noida, Pune, Vadodara and Vijayawada.

KPMG entities in India offer services to national and international clients in India across sectors. We strive to provide rapid, performance-based, industry-focussed and technology-enabled services, which reflect a shared knowledge of global and local industries and our experience of the Indian business environment.

Job Title: Employee Relations and HR Compliance Associate Director

Location: Gurgaon/Mumbai

Role & Responsibilities:

You will be responsible for managing employee relations programs, resolving workplace conflicts, ensuring compliance with labor laws, and advising leadership on best practices. This role requires strong leadership, analytical skills, and expertise in employment/labour law to support organizational goals and employee engagement

• Develop and implement employee relations strategies.
• Manage reports of grievances and misconduct, ensuring thorough inquiries and fair investigations.
• Implement appropriate actions aligned with company policies and applicable laws.
• Review and refine employee relations policies and process to enhance employee experience while aligning with applicable laws.
• Analyze patterns in workplace concerns and devise corrective strategies.
• Develop and deliver training interventions for HR and business teams to handle employee relations effectively.
• Act as a trusted advisor for talent strategists and leadership on sensitive conflicts, labor law compliance, and employee relations matters.
• Collaborate with HR teams and Centers of Excellence (COEs) to ensure compliance with policies and legal standards.
• Work with internal compliance team to ensure adherence to applicable laws and regulations.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Masters degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 12+ years of experience in employee relations, HR, labor relations
• Proficiency in conducting fair and impartial investigations, with a deep understanding of grievance and misconduct procedures
• Strong understanding of labor laws, employment regulations, and compliance requirements to guide decisions effectively.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact with employees, HR teams, and leadership effectively.
• Ability to analyze data and provide insights to improveemployee engagement and workplace culture.
• Ability to manage teams and collaborate across departments

"KPMG India has a policy of providing equal opportunity for all applicants and employees regardless of their color, caste, religion, age, sex/gender, national origin, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability or other legally protected status. As an equal opportunity employer, KPMG is committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels welcomed and is treated fairly. If you have any reasonable accessibility or accommodation requirement that will make you more comfortable during the assessment and recruitment process, please let us know and our Talent Acquisition colleague will connect with you."