People Relations Advisor

What you'll do

• Manage day-to-day employee relations matters including gathering facts, documenting issues, and supporting case resolution
• Support disciplinary and grievance processes by helping managers follow appropriate process and documentation
• Guide managers on employee relations topics pragmatically and compliantly for India
• Conduct initial review and fact-finding on employee relations matters, summarize findings, and escalate complex or high-risk topics
• Collaborate closely with local and APAC-based People Business Partners and managers in India
• Apply practical, solutions-oriented approach to people relations topics using knowledge of local practices
• Partner with wider People Team to ensure timely and consistent support
• Support APAC People Business Partners and global People stakeholders on India-specific compliance or employee relations matters
• Coordinate with People Business Partners and Centers of Expertise to adapt global People processes for India in line with local regulations
• Support drafting, updating, and rollout of local policies and related processes for legislative or business needs in India
• Provide guidance to People Operations on India regulations, local practices, or policy interpretation
• Monitor labor law and market developments in India and share updates with People Team
• Collect information on market practices in India including industry and competitor trends to inform internal recommendations
• Support communication and coordination with external counsel or authorities on employee relations and compliance matters

Requirements

• Strong Human Resources experience of minimum 3-4 years with exposure to employee relations and compliance topics
• Ability to manage employee relations matters independently for standard cases, with appropriate judgment on when to escalate more complex issues
• Experience working in a fast-paced, changing environment while balancing compliance, risk, and business needs
• Good knowledge of India labor law frameworks and local market practices, with a practical and business-oriented mindset
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Ability to prioritize effectively and manage multiple deadlines
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Strong communication and listening skills, with the ability to influence others using logic, sound judgment, and policy knowledge
• Strong collaboration skills across People Business Partners, People Operations, Compensation and Benefits, Payroll teams and business stakeholders
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken
• University degree, degree in Human Resources or Labor Law is a plus

Benefits