Employee Relations Lead

Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS)

Lahore , Pakistan

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The Employee Relations Lead plays a critical role in managing employee relations, disciplinary actions, grievance handling, and ensuring compliance with labour laws across the University. This position serves as a trusted advisor to various stakeholders on employee-related issues, mitigates compliance risks, and continuously enhances employee relations processes. The goal is to foster a fair, respectful, and legally compliant workplace environment.

Key Responsibilities

Employee Relations and Case Management:
Take charge of managing employee relations cases, including grievances, workplace conflicts, misconduct, and disciplinary matters. Ensure these cases are resolved fairly, consistently, and within appropriate timelines. Oversee all disciplinary proceedings such as investigations, hearings, and documentation, strictly following University policies and relevant legal frameworks. Analyze patterns in employee relations issues to uncover root causes and recommend preventive strategies. Handle sensitive employee matters with confidentiality, impartiality, and through proper institutional channels.

Labour Law and HR Compliance:
Ensure adherence to Pakistan’s labour laws, employment regulations, and University policies. Stay updated on legislative changes and advise on necessary revisions to HR policies, employment practices, and documentation. Conduct regular compliance audits to identify gaps or risks and propose corrective measures. Collaborate with legal counsel and external authorities on employment-related legal and regulatory issues as needed.

Policy and Process Improvement:
Review and refine HR policies, standard operating procedures, guidelines, and documentation related to employee relations and disciplinary management. Develop and implement consistent procedures and documentation standards to enhance fairness, accountability, and transparency in employee relations processes.

Reporting and Risk Management:
Prepare regular reports on disciplinary cases, grievances, compliance reviews, and overall employee relations trends. Track case progress to ensure timely resolution and adherence to procedures. Maintain accurate and confidential records of investigations, disciplinary actions, grievances, and compliance matters. Keep the Director of HR informed about significant cases, emerging risks, and recommended interventions to support effective decision-making.

Required Qualifications

A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Law, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, or a related field is essential. Candidates must have a minimum of six years of relevant experience in employee relations, disciplinary management, grievance resolution, and labour law compliance.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits

While not explicitly stated, candidates with strong skills in mediation, negotiation, conflict resolution, and the ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion will be highly valued. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and report-writing abilities are critical to success in this role. The position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic academic environment, contributing to a positive workplace culture and ensuring legal compliance.

This role demands a professional who can build effective relationships, manage stakeholder expectations, and address workplace concerns constructively, promoting a respectful and compliant work environment throughout the University.