Employee & Labour Relations Leader, India

Apple; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple seeks an Employee & Labour Relations Leader in India to shape and execute the ER strategy, proactively manage issues, ensure regulatory compliance, and advise leadership on employee matters. The role collaborates with the People organization and leadership across lines of business globally to foster a positive, compliant work environment.

The role requires handling complex labour relations, governance, training, and data-driven reporting while upholding Apple’s values.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of hands-on experience in employee & labour relations.
• Deep understanding of India labour law and applicable legal frameworks.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders across diverse markets.
• Demonstrated leadership with ability to influence, plan and prioritise.

Responsibilities

• Lead and conduct investigations into potential misconduct and policy violations with fair, impartial outcomes.
• Develop and implement ER policies and procedures, ensuring India compliance and fairness.
• Create and execute a comprehensive labour relations strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Advise senior leaders on ER initiatives while safeguarding Apple’s culture and values.
• Ensure compliance with applicable labour laws and mitigate legal risks in employment practices.
• Develop and deliver training programs for managers and employees on ER practices.
• Track ER metrics and provide leadership with insights on trends and areas for improvement.
• Lead, mentor and develop the Employee & Labour Relations team to sustain high performance.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Policy development

Strategic thinking

Communication

Data analysis

Team mentoring

Job description

Summary

At Apple, we are a diverse collection of thinkers and doers, continually reimagining our products, systems and practices to help people do what they love in new ways. This is a deeply reciprocal place, where everything we build is the result of people in different roles and teams working together to make each other’s ideas stronger. That same real passion for innovation that goes into our products also applies to our practices, strengthening our dedication to leave the world better than we found it!

The Employee & Labour Relations team is a globally connected team, focused on caring for our employees and enhancing the experience of our diverse global workforce. Integrity and fairness are at the heart of everything we do. We provide subject matter expertise on issues including workplace investigations, compliance, employee and labour relations. We are solutions-oriented advisors and strategic partners, helping employees, leaders and stakeholders to embody Apple’s values in solving employment and business challenges.

Description

The Employee & Labour Relations Leader is a critical role responsible for shaping and executing the company's employee and labour relations strategy within India. This role will proactively manage employee relations issues, ensure compliance with local regulations, foster a positive and productive work environment, and serve as a trusted advisor to leadership on all employee-related matters.

The position involves close collaboration with the People organisation, as well as closely working with the leadership teams of lines of business in India, and globally.

Responsibilities

• Employee Relations Case Management: Lead and conduct thorough investigations into potential misconduct and policy violations, ensuring fair and impartial outcomes. Consult with Leadership on disciplinary actions to be implemented, ensuring alignment with Apple's values and legal requirements. Lead the local ELR team to ensure timely and effective resolution of ER cases, capturing critical data to inform future strategies.
• Policy Development: Develop and implement company policies and procedures related to employee relations, ensuring compliance with India law and promoting a fair and equitable workplace.
• Strategic Labour Relations: Develop and implement a comprehensive labour relations strategy aligned with the company's overall business objectives.
• Strategic Advisor: Provide expert guidance to senior leaders and the broader organisation on implementing initiatives in compliance with local legislation, safeguarding Apple's culture and values.
• Compliance & Legal Risk Management: Ensure compliance with all applicable labour laws and regulations. Identify and mitigate potential legal risks related to employment practices.
• Training & Development: Develop and deliver training programs for managers and employees related to employee and labour relations to promote compliance and best employment practices in the workplace.
• Reporting & Analysis: Track and analyse key employee and labour relations metrics, providing regular reports to leadership on trends and issues.
• Team Leadership & Development: Lead, mentor and develop a team of Employee and Labour Relations professionals, fostering a high-performance culture and ensuring their continued professional growth.

Minimum Qualifications

• 15+ years of hands-on experience related to employee and labour relations
• Deep understanding of India labour law and applicable legal frameworks
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, stakeholders and work streams across diverse markets
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, organizing, planning and prioritising tasks effectively
• Exceptional leadership and influencing skills, with the ability to inspire action
• Ability to build strong partnerships and collaborate effectively with multiple functional and business partners
• Outstanding communication skills, including active listening, clear writing and compelling presentation abilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven experience navigating the complexities of a large, international and matrixed organization, with a strong understanding of HR/ER principles and practices

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