Employee Relations Manager

Job Description

About the company: BDO is a global network of professional services firms with a presence in over 166 countries, revenue of over USD 14 billion, and experience of over 60 years. It’s a leading service provider for the mid-markets with client service at its heart. BDO India LLP (or ‘BDO India’) is the India member firm of BDO International. BDO India offers strategic, operational, accounting and tax, and regulatory advisory & assistance for both domestic and international organizations across a range of industries. BDO India is led by more than 300+ Partners & Directors with a team of over 9,000+ professionals operating across 12 key cities. We expect to grow sizably in the coming 3-5 years, adding various dimensions to our business and multiplying and increasing the current team size multi-fold. Role Summary: We are hiring a senior Employee Relations and Compliance professional to lead non-payroll statutory compliance and ER matters. The role will ensure legal compliance and effective employee relations practices across the organization Key Responsibilities: Lead employee relations cases, investigations, and disciplinary procedures. Oversee compliance with labor laws, industrial relations statutes, and statutory regulations (non-payroll). Monitor legislative updates and ensure timely incorporation into policies and practices. Develop and implement ER policies, grievance redressal mechanisms, and disciplinary frameworks. Manage audits, inspections, and regulatory filings, ensuring adherence to compliance standards. Advise HRBPs, line managers, and leadership on ER matters and risk mitigation strategies. Liaise with government authorities, legal counsel, and external compliance partners as required. Track, analyze, and report compliance and ER metrics to leadership. Key Requirements: 10–15 years of specialized ER and compliance experience in professional services or large corporate environments. Deep knowledge of Indian labor laws, statutory compliance, and regulatory frameworks. Strong advisory and problem-solving skills in complex ER situations. Experience managing audits, labor compliance for third-party contractors/vendors. Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities. Ability to design and implement governance and risk mitigation frameworks. Show more Show less