Job Description

Employee Relations Manager

Do you love collaborating with teams to solve complex problems in the field of employer-employee relations?

Would you like the opportunity to take ownership for the Corporate Employee Relations function?

About our Team

Our HR team partners with employees and managers during the employee lifecycle to help improve the performance of our business. We offer advice and support on all matters relating to the attraction, development, retention, engagement and management of our workforce. We are an employee-oriented, inclusive culture that values empowerment, quality, continued learning and ongoing development of our workforce.

About the Role

The Employee Relations Manager role within the organization is being a confidential, trusted advisor for both employer and employee by providing expert advice on complex matters.
The ERM works closely and in collaboration with employment lawyers (internal and external), Compliance function, Head of Human Resources , Human Resources Business Partners & Business stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Conducting investigations of complex cases to establish relevant facts required to resolve cases

Delivering report in plain English, concise documentation including investigation reports that can be easily understood by Indian, regional and global functions, and which address all relevant matters

Being the first touchpoint for low complexity cases like PIPs, performance related and partner with HRBP to enable actions

Maintaining database of all ER cases, relevant documentation, and records in line with legal and company requirements

Navigating between complex labor law and business strategy to resolve complaints between managers and employees whilst acknowledging RELX business priorities

Building and maintaining a Disciplinary matrix of cases, templates to ensure operational efficiency, consistency, and uniformity

Being a trusted advisor in employee relations practices and collaborate with business leaders, HRBPs, legal on critical elements of investigation outcomes

Driving POSH and ensure a positive constructive working relationship with RELX ICC internal team and external counsel

Coaching and guiding HRBPs to drive proactive measures to mitigate and ensuring appropriate resolution of all cases

Requirements

Have atleast 5-7 yrs of core ER experience function as a team member or team lead in a mid to large MNC;

Experience of working in a highly matrixed, fast paced organization with attention to detail

Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to build successful relationships

Demonstrate emotional intelligence and empathy in all interactions and maintaining the ability to firmly deliver difficult messages when necessary;

Show interest and enthusiasm in the latest developments on labor law and best practices in ER related topics

Be a great problem solver, with analytical approach to solve complex issues and highly focussed on results

Work in a way that works for you

We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. With an average length of service of 9 years, we are confident that we offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.

Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive

Working with us

We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to help you succeed. Here, you will find an inclusive, agile, collaborative, innovative and fun environment, where everyone has a part to play. Regardless of the team you join, we promote a diverse environment with co-workers who are passionate about what they do, and how they do it.

Working for you

At RELX , we know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:

Group Health Insurance Policy (covering self and family)

Group Life insurance/accident policy

Generous long-service awards

New Baby gift

Subsidised food provided (applies to India- Chennai)

Casual Leave, Sick Leave, Privilege Leave, Compassionate Leave, Special Sick Leave, Gazetted Public Holiday and Maternity/Paternity Leave

Free Transport provided to and from the office (applies to India-Chennai)

About Us -

RELX is a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers.

We help scientists make new discoveries, doctors and nurses improve the lives of patients and lawyers win cases. We prevent online fraud and money laundering, and help insurance companies evaluate and predict risk. Our events enable customers to learn about markets, source products and complete transactions. In short, we enable our customers to make better decisions, get better results and be more productive. The Group serves customers in more than 180 countries and has offices in about 40 countries. It employs over 33,000 people, of which around 1/4th are technologists.

Our workforce of over 33,000 people has an average length of service of 9 years. Our people team is responsible for recruiting talented individuals and helping them develop in their role. We provide innovative learning and development opportunities for our employees and work with them to create an inclusive culture that enables a high-performing and engaged workforce.

Join Us

We want RELX to be a great place to work, where our employees feel valued, have equal opportunities and benefit from pay equality, regardless of their gender, gender identity, national origin, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, age or disability status. Inclusion and diversity are important to our future. We need the engagement of people from a wide range of backgrounds, experiences and ideas to achieve real innovation for our customers around the world.



Elsevier is an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. If a qualified individual with a disability or disabled veteran needs a reasonable accommodation to use or access our online system, that individual should please contact accommodations@relx.com or if you are based in the US you may also contact us on 1.855.833.5120.

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