Director - Employee Relations - BFSI

Top MNC investment bank hiring Head / Director for Employee Relation profile.

Job Location : Anywhere in West India (Confidential, will be shared with interested candidates)

Set Skills: Strong in Employee Relations matters.

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities:

- Provide advice on issues with risk of significant litigation or systemic / widespread implications to an LOB/Firm

- Develop, interpret and maintain HR policies on Employee Relations issues.

- Develop and deliver interactive HR, employee, management and leadership education based on trends in ER activity and changes in employment law

- Provide advice on issues posing serious risk of media attention

- Assist with the resolution of complex health-related workplace issues

- Manage negotiated departures / terminations

- Provide broad oversight for Reductions in Force

- Broader Human Resource related projects, as needed

Investigating and/or addressing complaints and allegations arising out of:

- Allegations of harassment, discrimination or retaliation

- Serious Code of Conduct or policy violations

- Employee complaints to the CEO and Head of Human Resources

Qualifications:

- Professional degree in law and/or Human Resources Management

- 12-15 years of legal or HR experience in the financial services industry which includes advising on employee relations matters

- In-depth expertise of corporate policies/procedures and business practices.

- Possesses a risk and control mindset; follows published protocols around conducting investigations and tracking activities related to carrying out key responsibilities. Applies a consistent and appropriate level of review when decisioning cases and providing guidance. Escalates appropriately.

- Ability to make sound judgments under significant pressure and influence across all levels and roles in the Firm including colleagues in HR and with sr. level leaders. Effectively partners across multiple stakeholders with competing priorities.

- Understands financial and HR related industry trends and applies them in decision making, where appropriate.

- Applies legal technical knowledge and business acumen to fact pattern and determines appropriate solution. Ability to work in a global, matrixed, and complex business

- Results-oriented; takes ownership of and drives clients and stakeholders towards an appropriate resolution of issues

- Easily identifies and assesses a difficult situation and makes the tough call while preserving and strengthening relationships

- Ability to negotiate and mediate an appropriate outcome balancing the needs of employees and the Firm

- Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment; adjust readily to multiple demands, shifting priorities, and rapid change with composure.

- Strong analytical and decision-making skills; combined with the ability to think innovatively. Examines root cause and provides recommendations to management to mitigate repeated issues

- Strong organizational/time management skills

- Team-oriented and collaborative approach

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Fluent English

- Demonstrated success in project management