AGM- Lead Employee Relations (Renewal Energy), Mumbai

Job Description: Lead Employee Relations is responsible for maintaining a positive, productive, and compliant work environment across corporate offices and remote project sites. This role often involves managing labor relations with unions, overseeing site-based employee issues, mitigating project risks related to human resources, and ensuring adherence to safety regulations. Core Responsibilities Strategic Labor Relations & Compliance: Manage labor relations, union negotiations, and collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) to prevent work stoppages. Ensure strict compliance with local, state, and federal labor laws, especially concerning contractual employment and site-based labor. Site-Based Employee Relations (EPC Projects): Act as the primary HR liaison between site management, contractors, and field employees to resolve grievances, disputes, and industrial relation issues promptly. Culture & Engagement Management: Develop initiatives to boost morale and engagement in remote project environments, ensuring alignment with corporate values and sustainability goals. Risk Mitigation & Policy Enforcement: Develop and implement policies to mitigate risks related to employee misconduct, safety violations, and subcontractor labor practices. Performance Management & Talent Support: Oversee performance management systems, including disciplinary actions and performance improvement plans, ensuring consistency. Crisis Management & Conflict Resolution: Investigate complex employee complaints and mediate disputes, including those arising from high-pressure, fast-paced project environments. Stakeholder Management: Work with internal leadership, legal counsel, and external bodies to manage labor-related risks and reputational damage. Required Skills and Qualifications Experience: 15-20+ years of progressive HR experience, with substantial experience in the EPC/infrastructure sector and a strong background in employee/labor relations. Education: Bachelors degree in HR, Business, or related field; MBA or specialized labor law qualification is highly preferred. Expertise: Deep knowledge of labor laws, union contracts, and industrial relations. Soft Skills: Strong leadership, conflict resolution, negotiation, and crisis management skills. Adaptability: Ability to travel and manage, support, or resolve issues at, remote construction sites. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Reduction in turnover rates. Improved Employee Net Promoter Score (eNPS). Reduction in grievances, disputes, and union-related stoppages. Compliance audit scores. .