Investment Banking, Financial Services
30,000+ employees
We are hiring a seasoned Employee Relations professional to lead the ER Advisory function for a Global Capability Center (GCC) of a leading Investment Bank. The ideal candidate will be an existing VP, Head, or equivalent professional from a GCC setup who has substantial experience managing large employee relations teams.
Key Responsibilities and Ownership: Define and drive the Employee Relations strategy, policies, and overarching governance frameworks across a 30,000+ workforce. Manage and resolve complex, high-risk employee relations matters including end-to-end workplace investigations, disciplinary actions, employee grievances, disputes, litigation, and industrial relations. Serve as a trusted advisor on organizational transformation, restructuring, and workforce change initiatives. Oversee people risk management, governance mechanisms, and full regulatory compliance with all applicable statutory mandates. Lead, coach, and mentor a high-performing team of 6 to 7 Employee Relations professionals. Partner with and influence senior stakeholders across Human Resources, Business Leadership, Legal, Compliance, and Risk divisions.
Candidate Profile and Requirements: Overall experience between 15 to 20 years maximum, with a mandatory minimum of 10+ years of recent, dedicated experience in Core Employee Relations advisory. Candidates from pure HRBP, HR Operations, or HR Generalist backgrounds will not be considered. Must have proven experience working in a Global Capability Center (GCC) environment, preferably leading the organization-level ER function or positioned one level below reporting directly into the Head of ER. Demonstrated track record of leading an ER Advisory vertical within a large-scale, complex corporate matrix. Comprehensive exposure across diverse ER facets including Policies and Procedures, Business Change and Transformation, People Risk, Employment Law, Litigation Management, Industrial Relations, and Conduct and Concerns Management. Deep subject-matter expertise and hands-on application of Indian employment, labor, and industrial relations laws across federal and state levels. Strong risk and governance mindset combined with executive presence and senior stakeholder management capabilities.
