Employee & Labour Relations Leader, India

At Apple, we are a diverse collection of thinkers and doers, continually reimagining our products, systems and practices to help people do what they love in new ways. This is a deeply reciprocal place, where everything we build is the result of people in different roles and teams working together to make each other’s ideas stronger. That same real passion for innovation that goes into our products also applies to our practices, strengthening our dedication to leave the world better than we found it!

The Employee & Labour Relations team is a globally connected team, focused on caring for our employees and enhancing the experience of our diverse global workforce. Integrity and fairness are at the heart of everything we do. We provide subject matter expertise on issues including workplace investigations, compliance, employee and labour relations. We are solutions-oriented advisors and strategic partners, helping employees, leaders and stakeholders to embody Apple’s values in solving employment and business challenges.

The Employee & Labour Relations Leader is a critical role responsible for shaping and executing the company's employee and labour relations strategy within India. This role will proactively manage employee relations issues, ensure compliance with local regulations, foster a positive and productive work environment, and serve as a trusted advisor to leadership on all employee-related matters.

The position involves close collaboration with the People organisation, as well as closely working with the leadership teams of lines of business in India, and globally.

Minimum Qualifications

15+ years of hands-on experience related to employee and labour relations
Deep understanding of India labour law and applicable legal frameworks
Ability to manage multiple priorities, stakeholders and work streams across diverse markets
Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, organizing, planning and prioritising tasks effectively
Exceptional leadership and influencing skills, with the ability to inspire action
Ability to build strong partnerships and collaborate effectively with multiple functional and business partners
Outstanding communication skills, including active listening, clear writing and compelling presentation abilities

Preferred Qualifications

Proven experience navigating the complexities of a large, international and matrixed organization, with a strong understanding of HR/ER principles and practices