Assistant Manager - Employee Relations

Human Resources / Recruitment / Training

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Job Description

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ASSISTANT MANAGER - EMPLOYEE RELATIONS

PEOPLE AND CULTURE DEPARTMENT

This role is responsible for leading our employee relations function by ensuring compliance with Sri Lankan labour standards and foster a culture of equity & fairness across Allianz Lanka. The incumbent will manage employee matters, navigate the domestic inquiry processes and represent the company in employee relations fora.

What you do

  • Lead employee grievance resolution, disciplinary processes, domestic inquiries, and investigations into general employee misconduct, policy violations, and workplace disputes.
  • Manage relationships and negotiations with labour authorities and other key stakeholders.
  • Work closely with the Allianz Lanka Compliance team in carrying out disciplinary process as relevant.
  • Develop, review, and update HR policies to ensure alignment with Sri Lankan labour law, Allianz global people standards and best practices.
  • Provide expert advice to management on employee relations matters, labour law compliance, disciplinary actions, and risk mitigation strategies.
  • Attending to all misconduct and disciplinary action including matters coming from Compliance department.
  • Representing the Management to Labour courts, Labour tribunals.
  • Handling employee related court cases with senior legal consultants.
  • Coordinating and attending for all matters related to EFC.

What you bring

  • LLB from a recognized University or a Degree in Law. A professional qualification in Human Resources will be an added advantage.
  • Minimum 5-7 years' experience in Employee Relations in similar capacity in the insurance or financial services sector will be an added advantage.
  • Proven experience managing labour disputes, domestic inquiries and disciplinary matters.
  • Proven ability to represent the company in labour tribunals and conciliation forums.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills in English and Sinhala.

Location: Head Office (One Galle Face Tower)

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Classification: Internal