- Effective case management of all people related issues and adverse employment actions to include, but not limited to, investigations, disciplinary, performance management, grievance, redundancies/reduction in force, leave of absence adverse actions, flagged new hire background checks, and reasonable accommodations through to conclusion. This work will be carried out independently but may include partnership with HR, Legal, H&S;, compliance teams or other COEs.
- Coach and guide managers on all matters relating to complex ER/IR matters by applying regulatory expertise, and broad understanding on HR policies and procedures across all disciplines.
- Ability to work through complex ER/IR matters and problem solve risk mitigation strategies directly correlated with limiting legal exposure. Ability to assess risk through applying expert knowledge on regulations, policies and practices to drive solutions.
- Undertake investigations, prepare reports and documentation, and development of discplinary action or memos in support of cases ensuring compliance with local law and regulations. May be required to support legal cases preparation.
- Managing and leading the overall enterprise bargaining and negotiation process with employees, unions and other bargaining representatives to reach agreement on employment terms to include gathering information, conducting research and preparing proposals for consideration during negotiations.
- Maintain up-to-date employee relations records electronically written and held on the HRIS system. Responsible for ensuring compliance with data privacy regulation and other record keeping compliance.
- Monitor trends, collate and analyze data, prepare presentations to enable business insights and pro-active solutions.
- Responsible for the development of policies, procedures, trainings, SOP guidelines, templates,



and other tools/resources as identified for India.
- Promote a positive employee relations culture within the business, through enabling a fair and consistent approach to policies and procedures. May provide training to both employee and managers in support.
- Support or lead regional change programs and special projects as directed that will impact India and the APAC region as a subject matter expert and provide direction to HR, business leaders and COEs. This includes the ability to influence risk management outcomes with potential to impact Cubic globally based on decision making guidance. Participates in other employee relations activities as dictated by the geographical market.
- Act as a backup and escalation point to other ER team members as needed.
- Completes additional special projects in accordance with assigned deadlines.

Minimum Job Requirements:

- Four-year (4) college degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field (advanced degree preferred), plus eight (8)- twelve (12) years' experience in Employee/Industrial Relations.
- Extensive understanding of employment/industrial & labor law in India is required; with experience in Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore preferred.
- Significant knowledge of HR processes, policies, and best practices across all disciplines with the aptitude to research, learn and apply knowledge to adhere to regulatory requirements.
- Ability to lead through enterprise bargaining is preferred.
- Able to comprehend, interpret,



and apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies within India and the APAC region to include, but not limited to, India, Australia, Recent Zealand, Singapore, etc., in support of complex matters and problem-solving solutions directly correlated with risk mitigation.
- Prior experience managing investigations and other adverse employment actions is required to include disciplinary and grievances, performance improvement, redundancies/reduction in force, leave of absence adverse actions, flagged new hire background checks, and reasonable accommodations.
- Experience in data analysis, delivering training or training program development, general project management experience and policy/procedure development is required.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written with the ability to communicate effectively and discretely with employees at all levels including executives.
- Must be detail-oriented and able to perform duties with high degree of accuracy.
- Must be able to work independently, professionally and calmly, in a time-sensitive, sometimes stressful environment.
- Proficient MS Office skills, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Experience managing employee records, written and using HRIS systems, prior Workday experience preferred.
- Ability to protect and handle confidential personnel information.
- Ability to organize, prioritize and complete multiple tasks under deadlines and shifting priorities.
- Some travel may be required; mostly domestic.

The description provided above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements. Duties, responsibilities, and requirements may change over time and according to business need.

📌 Employee Relations Business Partner (Hyderabad)
🏢 Cubic Transportation
📍 Hyderabad