Employee Relations Lead - IMEA

About Us

We are a global climate technologies company engineered for sustainability. We create sustainable and efficient residential, commercial and industrial spaces through HVACR technologies. We protect temperature-sensitive goods throughout the cold chain. And we bring comfort to people globally. Best-in-class engineering, design and manufacturing combined with category-leading brands in compression, controls, software and monitoring solutions result in next-generation climate technology that is built for the needs of the world ahead.

Whether you are a professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring your first opportunity, or recent graduate with an advanced degree, we have opportunities that will allow you to innovate, be challenged and make an impact. Join our team and start your journey today!

Employee Relations Lead – India, Middle East & Africa

Location: India Reports to: Employee Relations Director

Job Summary

The Employee Relations Lead – IMEA oversees the execution of Copeland's Employee Relations (ER) strategy within the IMEA region. They serve as the primary point of contact for all ER matters across India, the Middle East, and Africa, ensuring consistent policy application, effective case management, and strong partnership with HR and site leadership teams. This includes addressing region-specific labor/industrial relations issues such as union strategy, statutory consultation procedures, and other ER-related regulatory or socio-political considerations, in partnership with Legal and local HR where appropriate. The Lead drives centralized ER service delivery, maintaining direct ownership of case management activities, performance improvement support, and policy compliance across the region. In countries with minimal headcount or specialized local requirements, the Lead may partner with Business-Facing HR (BFHR) to deliver hybrid support. They collaborate closely with the global ER COE to maintain standardized processes, reporting, and service levels.

Key Responsibilities

Qualifications:

+ 7+ years of experience in employee relations or HR, including regional or global support experience. + 5+ years of employee relations or HR experience in India + 3+ years managing complex employee relations cases required. + Experience working in a centralized Employee Relations delivery model preferred.

Additional Requirements:

Preferred Location:

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Pune, India

Our Commitment to Our People

Across the globe, we are united by a singular Purpose: Sustainability is no small ambition. That’s why everything we do is geared toward a sustainable future—for our generation and all those to come. Through groundbreaking innovations, HVACR technology and cold chain solutions, we are reducing carbon emissions and improving energy efficiency in spaces of all sizes, from residential to commercial to industrial.

Our employees are our greatest strength. We believe that our culture of passion, openness, and collaboration empowers us to work toward the same goal - to make the world a better place. We invest in the end-to-end development of our people, beginning at onboarding and through senior leadership, so they can thrive personally and professionally.

Flexible and competitive benefits plans offer the right options to meet your individual/family needs . We provide employees with flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

Together, we have the opportunity – and the power – to continue to revolutionize the technology behind air conditioning, heating and refrigeration, and cultivate a better future. Learn more about us and how you can join our team!

Our Commitment to Inclusion & Belonging

At Copeland, we cultivate a strong sense of inclusion and belonging where individuals of all backgrounds, and with diverse perspectives, are embraced and treated fairly to enable a stronger workforce. Our employee resource groups play an important role in culture and community building at Copeland.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Copeland is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.