Employee Relations Manager

2 weeks ago

Pune, Maharashtra, India Mahindra Group Full time US$ 40,000 - US$ 80,000 per year

Location: Mumbai, Pune

Department:
Employee Relations / HR

Industry Preference:
Automotive

Experience : 6+ Years in ER/IR

Education:
Post-Graduation in HR / Masters in Labour Studies / MBA HR / MPM with an engineering background (Mechanical/Electronics preferred)

Position Overview

The Employee Relations (ER) Specialist will be responsible for driving proactive initiatives to promote standardized and structured ER practices across the sector. The role demands strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder-management skills, with a focus on timely response, compliance, and effective risk mitigation. The position also requires experience in conducting training programs and a strong understanding of functional and behavioral training methodologies.

Key Responsibilities

1. Proactive ER Initiatives

  • Drive and implement standardized and structured Employee Relations practices across the sector.
  • Ensure timely response and resolution of employee-related issues, as response time is critical for success.

2. Compliance, Policies & Audits

  • Ensure adherence to company policies, HR guidelines, and legal regulations.
  • Conduct periodic audits, identify gaps, and recommend corrective actions.
  • Keep updated with relevant labour laws, statutory requirements, and industry trends.

3. Risk Detection & Mitigation

  • Analyze ER trends, identify risks, gaps, and recurring issues.
  • Develop and execute solution-driven strategies to address and mitigate risks effectively.

4. Data Analysis & Reporting

  • Maintain accurate records, analyse data, and generate insights.
  • Prepare reports, dashboards, and scenarios for management review.
  • Present recommendations to support decision-making.

5. Stakeholder Management

  • Coordinate with business leaders, HR teams, and key stakeholders to share insights, gather inputs, and influence necessary changes.
  • Support business units by offering ER guidance on various issues and recommending appropriate Plans of Action.

6. Problem Solving

  • Provide independent thought leadership in resolving ER challenges.
  • Support complex grievance issues with structured problem-solving approaches.

7. Training & Development

  • Conduct functional and behavioral training sessions for employees and managers.
  • Design and facilitate training modules related to ER, policies, and compliance.

Required Skills & Competencies

  • Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
  • Excellent attention to detail with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
  • High level of integrity with the ability to maintain confidentiality.
  • Strong collaboration and team-building skills.
  • Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment.
  • Proficiency in ER processes, HR policies, forecasting, audits, and labour relations.
  • Exposure to the automotive industry (preferred).

Qualifications

  • Post Graduation in HR / Masters in Labour Studies / MBA HR / MPM.
  • Engineering background (Mechanical or Electronics) preferred.
  • Must have hands-on experience in delivering functional and behavioral training sessions.

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