AGM / Sr. Manager - ER & Compliance

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Salary range: Rs 2000000 - Rs 2500000 (ie INR 20-25 LPA)

Experience: 8+ yrs

Location: Gurgaon

Job Type: full-time

We are looking for an experienced Employee Relations professional to lead workplace investigations, strengthen compliance frameworks, and drive fair, consistent employee practices across the organization. This role will serve as a trusted advisor to HR and business leaders, ensuring adherence to company policies, labor laws, and ethical workplace standards while fostering a positive and compliant work environment.

The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in employee relations, compliance management, workplace investigations, and policy governance. You will play a critical role in resolving complex employee matters, mitigating organizational risks, and enhancing HR processes through data-driven insights and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage workplace investigations related to misconduct, policy violations, harassment complaints, disciplinary issues, and employee grievances.
• Provide expert guidance to HR teams and business leaders on employee relations matters, disciplinary actions, compliance requirements, and labor law implications.
• Conduct thorough, objective, and confidential investigations while ensuring proper documentation and adherence to legal and organizational standards.
• Analyze investigation trends and employee relations data to identify risk areas and recommend preventive actions, policy enhancements, and training programs.
• Develop, implement, and strengthen employee relations policies, procedures, and governance frameworks aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Partner closely with Legal, Compliance, Finance, and HR stakeholders to ensure effective resolution of employee matters and regulatory compliance.
• Support internal and external audits, inspections, and compliance reviews, including reporting findings and driving corrective action plans.
• Maintain accurate case records, investigation reports, and compliance documentation while ensuring confidentiality and data integrity.
• Conduct periodic process reviews, gap assessments, and risk evaluations to improve employee relations practices and organizational controls.
• Promote a culture of fairness, accountability, ethical conduct, and employee trust across the organization.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Strong experience in Employee Relations, HR Compliance, and workplace investigations.
• In-depth knowledge of labor laws, employment regulations, disciplinary procedures, and grievance handling.
• Proven ability to manage sensitive employee matters with discretion, objectivity, and professionalism.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and advise business leaders and HR teams.
• Experience collaborating with Legal, Compliance, and Audit functions on complex employee and regulatory matters.
• Excellent analytical, documentation, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to handle challenging conversations effectively.
• A proactive mindset focused on risk mitigation, policy governance, and continuous process improvement.