Employee Relations Lead

Opportunity Information

The Role

LUMS (Office of Human Resources) is hiring an Employee Relations Lead. The Employee Relations Lead is responsible for overseeing employee relations, disciplinary and grievance management, and labour law compliance across the University. The role guides stakeholders on employee-related matters, manages compliance risks, and improves employee relations processes to promote a fair, respectful, and compliant work environment.

•Lead the management of employee relations matters, including grievances, workplace conflicts, misconduct, and disciplinary cases, ensuring fair, consistent, and timely resolution •Oversee disciplinary proceedings, including investigations, hearings, and case documentation, in accordance with University policies and applicable legal requirements •Analyse recurring employee relations issues to identify underlying concerns and recommend preventive measures •Ensure sensitive employee matters are handled confidentially, impartially, and through appropriate institutional channels •Oversee compliance with applicable Pakistan labour laws, employment regulations, and University policies and procedures •Monitor changes in labour legislation and recommend timely updates to HR policies, employment practices, and documentation •Conduct periodic compliance reviews, identify gaps and potential risks, and recommend corrective actions •Coordinate with legal counsel and relevant authorities on employment-related legal and regulatory matters, as required •Review and improve HR policies, SOPs, guidelines, and documentation relating to employee relations and disciplinary management •Establish consistent procedures and documentation standards to strengthen fairness, accountability, and transparency in employee relations processes •Prepare periodic reports on disciplinary cases, grievances, compliance findings, and employee relations trends •Monitor case progress and closure to ensure timely resolution and adherence to established procedures •Maintain accurate and confidential records of investigations, disciplinary proceedings, grievances, and related compliance matters •Update the Director HR on significant cases, emerging risks, and recommended interventions to support informed decision-making

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