EY's Global Delivery Services (GDS) is seeking a skilled Assistant Manager for its Employee Relations team. This role is crucial within the Talent organization, focusing on managing sensitive employee relations incidents and mitigating risks. The function collaborates closely with Strategic Talent Consultants, the GDS Ethics Office, and the GDS General Counsel’s Office.

The Employee Relations Centre of Excellence (CoE) actively monitors the firm's ER risk profile, developing and implementing strategies for proactive risk management. This team also spearheads Talent special projects and serves as the custodian for all Talent Policies, contributing significantly to EY's growth strategy.

Key responsibilities include conducting thorough workplace investigations for sensitive Employee Relations matters, which involves facilitating interviews, analyzing evidence, and documenting findings. You will partner with senior ER professionals to guide Talent Consultants and Business Leaders on a wide array of ER issues, such as Code of Conduct breaches, performance issues, and allegations of discrimination or harassment, ensuring resolutions that minimize risk.

Maintaining the ER Incident database is essential for identifying trends and informing Talent leadership on strategies to proactively reduce ER risks. Active participation in special projects undertaken by the EY GDS Employee Relations Centre of Excellence is also a core aspect of this role.

Candidates should possess a Master’s Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration with HR specialization, or a Bachelor in Legislative Law (LLB). A minimum of 6 to 10 years of experience in Human Resources is required, with at least 4 years specifically in Employment Law, ideally within Big Four or leading IT services/Consulting firms.

Essential qualifications include a strong command of Indian employment law and regulations, particularly concerning disciplinary procedures and workplace investigations. Exceptional written legal and oral communication skills are vital. The ability to exercise discretion, make sound judgments under pressure, maintain confidentiality, and navigate complex, ambiguous situations is also critical for success in this role.