EY Employee Relations- Associate Director 

India, Tamil Nadu, Chennai 

717662992

Your Key Responsibilities

• Cultivate a constructive workplace by ensuring that HR policies are in harmony with labor legislation.
• Provide expert advice to employees and management on compliance with labor laws and internal policies.
• Implement measures aimed at reducing the likelihood of labor disputes.
• Manage all disciplinary, incapacity and grievance matters effectively through a systematic approach.
• Lead and project manage acquisitions and operational restructures.
• Represent t EY in CCMA cases, including both conciliation and arbitration processes.
• Lead internal dispute resolution efforts and oversee labor court case.
• Develop and execute Employee Relations plans that are aligned with the overarching HR Strategic Plan.
• Ensure EY adheres to all applicable labor laws.
• Draft employment agreements such as employment contracts, addendums and memorandums of agreement.
• Conduct training programs to elevate staff awareness and understanding of labor relations.
• Regularly monitor and assess the effectiveness of Employee Relations policies.
• Ensure the Employee Relations Directorate operates within a robust governance structure.
• Lead the employee relations function within Talent.

To Qualify for the Role, You Must Have:

• A bachelor’s degree in Labour Law,
• A master’s degree (NQF Level 9) in Labour Relations, Industrial Relations, or Law (LLM) will be advantageous.
• Current registration with the Legal Practice Council (LPC) is advantageous.
• A minimum of 8 to 10 years of managerial experience within a labor relations context.
• In-depth understanding of South African labour legislation, collective bargaining frameworks, and conflict resolution mechanisms.