Job descriptionCompany and benefits Job IDLEADE016502 Employment TypeRegular Work Styleon-site LocationPune City India TravelUp to 25 RoleLead Employee Relations Partner Why UKG At UKG the work you do matters The code you ship the decisions you make and the care you show a customer all add up to real impact Today tens of millions of workers start and end their days with our workforce operating platform Helping people get paid grow in their careers and shape the future of their industries That s what we do We never stop learning We never stop challenging the norm We push for better and we celebrate the wins along the way Here you ll get flexibility that s real advantages you can count on and a team that succeeds together Because at UKG your work matters and so do you As a Lead Employee Relations ER professional within the People Employment Practices PEP team you will play a critical role in fostering a respectful fair and legally compliant workplace culture You will serve as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert partnering closely with HR Business Partners Legal and People Operations to ensure that employee relations strategies and practices align with organizational values and legal standards This role requires a strategic and analytical thinker with deep expertise in employment law conflict resolution and organizational change management You will influence policy development lead complex investigations and drive continuous improvement in ER practices across the organization Key Responsibilities Collaborate with Legal and People Operations to develop implement and maintain ER policies that align with labor laws and organizational values Serve as the regional ER expert for your assigned geography applying local employment law knowledge and cultural awareness to ensure tailored compliant and effective support Educate employees and managers on policies legal obligations and best practices Serve as a trusted advisor to managers and HRBPs on complex employee matters including performance management disciplinary actions and terminations Provide guidance on sensitive issues such as harassment discrimination and workplace disputes Mediate interpersonal and team conflicts to foster a collaborative work environment Lead or oversee impartial investigations into employee complaints misconduct or policy violations ensuring fairness confidentiality and consistency Support managers in addressing performance issues implementing performance improvement plans and ensuring disciplinary actions are fair and well-documented Develop and deliver training programs to enhance ER knowledge and promote awareness of policies and legal standards Analyze ER-related data to identify trends root causes and opportunities for proactive strategies that improve the employee experience and mitigate risk Provide ER expertise during mergers acquisitions restructures and offboarding processes to ensure smooth transitions Recommend and help implement HR technologies that support ER functions and leverage workforce analytics to drive continuous improvement Serve as the lead for assigned verticals and or cross-functional projects ensuring alignment with broader Employee Relations and organizational objectives Qualifications Bachelor s degree in Human Resources Business Administration or related field Master s preferred or an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered in lieu of a degree 8 years of progressive experience in employee relations HR or employment law with a strong track record of handling complex workplace issues Deep knowledge of federal state and local employment laws and regulations Demonstrated experience conducting workplace investigations resolving conflicts and managing sensitive employee matters with discretion and integrity Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to assess risk and make sound data-informed decisions Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and build trust across all levels of the organization Experience working in a matrixed or global organization is a plus Experience with HRIS and case management systems is a plus Company Overview UKG is the Workforce Operating Platform that puts workforce understanding to work With the world s largest collection of workforce insights and people-first AI our ability to reveal unseen ways to build trust amplify productivity and empower talent is unmatched It s this expertise that equips our customers with the intelligence to solve any challenge in any industry because great organizations know their workforce is their competitive edge Learn more at ukg com UKG is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace including the recruitment process Disability Accommodation in the Application and Interview Process For individuals with disabilities that need additional assistance at any point in the application and interview process please email UKGCareers ukg com NOTICE ON HIRING SCAMS UKG will never ask you for a copy of your driver s license social security card or passport during a job inter ABOUT OUR JOB DESCRIPTIONS All job descriptions are written to accurately reflect the open job and include general work responsibilities They do not present a comprehensive detailed inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required for the job Management reserves the right to revise the job or require that other or different tasks be performed if or when circumstances change

📌 Lead Employee Relations Partner (Maharashtra)
🏢 Ukg
📍 Maharashtra