Employee Relations Manager

Alcon Laboratories India Pvt Ltd; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Alcon Laboratories India Pvt Ltd in Bengaluru seeks a Manager, Employee Relations to lead the regional ER function within the HR group. You will provide strategic ER guidance, ensure policy compliance, and drive initiatives across the geography while coordinating with Global ER CoE and external agencies.

The role emphasizes building relationships with HR partners, developing analytics to track ER trends, and managing ER projects and budgets to align with organizational objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop an Employee Relations function for a defined geography/business unit.
• Provide strategic advice on employee relations, HR compliance and policy development.
• Develop and implement analytics to monitor ER trends and inform decisions.
• Manage case data with business stakeholders and respond to organizational/employee crises.
• Partner with HRBPs, Legal, Compliance and other departments to educate employees and prevent ER issues.
• Represent the company with external agencies and participate in Global ER initiatives.
• Oversee regional ER budget and spending; collaborate on ER strategies with Global ER CoE.

Job description

Manager, Employee Relations

Job Profile Summary At Alcon, we're passionate about enhancing sight and helping people see brilliantly. With more than 25,000 associates, we innovate fearlessly, champion progress, and act swiftly to impact global eye health. We foster an inclusive culture, recognizing your contributions and offering opportunities to grow your career like never before. Together, we make a difference in the lives of our patients and customers. Are you ready to join us?

This role is part of Alcon's Human Resources function, a team that collaborates across the business to shape company culture, manage talent, align associates to our purpose, and support associate development to help our people and the world see brilliantly. The Manager, Employee Relations (Professional Path) is primarily responsible for leading employee relations within Alcon for a specific geography or business. You will provide strategic advice, ensure HR compliance, and facilitate initiatives while developing policies and offering expert consultation on legal standards.

Specifics include:

• Support the continued growth of the Employee Relations function and develop processes and systems.
• Lead and develop a team of direct reports.
• Serve as a regional member of the Employee Representative Bodies Committee.
• Build effective relationships with HR partners to gather early information on relevant projects and initiatives.
• Develop an analytics strategy for the region; track, analyze, and monitor data to identify and solve emerging ER trends.
• Review case data with business stakeholders.
• Liaise with appropriate internal departments, leadership, and employees to respond to organizational or employee crises and urgent matters.
• Represent Alcon with external agencies as appropriate.
• Assist Global Employee Relations in developing and implementing employee/labor relations strategies that align with organizational initiatives and legal requirements.
• Actively support and implement ER-related projects and initiatives.
• Participate in the Global ER CoE Leadership Team and establish productive partnerships with Global ER colleagues for best practice sharing and alignment.
• Manage and oversee the regional ER budget and spending.
• Partner with HRBPs, Compliance, Legal, and other departments to develop programs, tools, and communications to educate employees and prevent employee relations issues.

Ensure compliance with labor laws/workplace policies and resolves disputes between unions and employees, between employees or between employees and management. Addresses/investigates employee complaints regarding the workplace and employee conduct.

Alcon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and takes pride in maintaining a diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, or any other reason.

Experience Level Mid Level