As People Partner, you are responsible for all People Function needs for the assigned Manufacturing site. You will orchestrate, as needed, the overall People Function delivery model to deliver these needs. It is an important part of the Plant’s Leadership team helping to drive overall plant performance and creating an inclusive and safe work environment. Your scope of business may change over time depending on business needs. This role is an Individual Contributor, will be based in India, and will report directly to our Manufacturing People Partnering Lead, Global and will also report day-to-day to our People Partner Lead in India. **You are responsible for:** + Works closely with Manufacturing management teams to understand and address business issues and supports capability development. + Deployment of operational workforce planning, talent management, staffing plans, employee relations, engagement, performance management, and compensation processes. + Drives capability development for the manufacturing site + Deliver professional guidance to People Leaders on footprint/restructuring) from local/legal perspective + and is responsible for the local execution + Provide professional advice on performance improvement plans (PIP) ensuring adherence to local policies and best practices **Employee Relations** + Provide professional guidance and support for performance improvement plans (PIP) ensuring adherence to local policies and best practices + Oversee and manage absence and sick leave cases, collaborating with People Leaders to ensure compliance with legal and organizational requirements. If required engage with authorities and experts (internal or external) on sick leave-related cases. + Handle disciplinary and grievance cases, ensuring accurate documentation and timely resolution with fairness and consistency + Conduct and support GBP investigations + Act as a point of escalation for complex employee relations matters, providing resolutions that balance compliance with business and employee needs. + Address and provide advisory support on rewards-related questions ensuring alignment with local guidelines and internal equity + Supports leaders and managers on organizational change and communications **Labor Relations** + Provides expert advice on implications and execution of Collective Labor Agreements (CLA) ensuring compliance with agreements and in alignment with organizational goals. + May bring specialized expertise in specific labor relations domains, workforce transition, or compliance with regional labor laws + May lead (depending on country) negotiations with unions and works councils, ensuring outcomes align with organizational goals while maintaining constructive relationships + Ensure consistent application of HR and labor relations policies and practices across the organization. + Monitor adherence to local labor laws, escalating potential risks to appropriate stakeholders. **You're the right fit if:** + 4-8 years’ experience in employee relations, or labor relations, preferably in a multinational environment + Education: Bachelor's / master's degree in human resources, Business Administration or equivalent + Knowledge of local employment laws, labor regulations to ensure compliance + Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with People Leader Partners, People Leaders and employees + Detail-oriented with strong documentation and case management skills **How we work together** We believe that we are better together than apart. For our office-based teams, this means working in-person at least 3 days per week. Onsite roles require full-time presence in the company’s facilities. Field roles are most effectively done outside of the company’s main facilities, generally at the customers’ or suppliers’ locations. Indicate if this role is an office/field/onsite role. **About Philips** We are a health technology company. We built our entire company around the belief that every human matters, and we won't stop until everybody everywhere has access to the quality healthcare that we all deserve. Do the work of your life to help the lives of others. * Learn more about our business. * Discover our rich and exciting history. * Learn more about our purpose. If you’re interested in this role and have many, but not all, of the experiences needed, we encourage you to apply. You may still be the right candidate for this or other opportunities at Philips. Learn more about our culture of impact with care here.